Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
La Jara, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065399) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $54,946
Phone: (719) 274-3311 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports 3.47997 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47843 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $54,946.00 for Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a 60-certified-bed nursing home in La Jara, Conejos County, Colorado, with an average of 48.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on June 3, 2010.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5. These four ratings measure different aspects of care and are not interchangeable.
Nurse staffing totals 3.47997 hours per resident per day, including 0.47843 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $54,946.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families considering this facility should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is part of the Centennial Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.47997 hours per resident per day, including 0.47843 RN hours, with a 42.9% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $54,946.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds with an average of 48.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company, part of the Centennial Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on June 3, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7192743311 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7192743311 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065399?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.