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Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

PUEBLO, CO 81004-2633 View Map

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is located in Pueblo, Colorado. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility provides a variety of activities to help residents stay active.

(719) 564-0550 contact-RockCanyon@ensignservices.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.42/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

2/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

1/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 141

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

89.8%

130

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$23.8M

Profit

$2.0M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$23,794,474.00

Profit

$2,032,849.00

Payroll costs

$8.9M

37.6% of revenue

Other operating costs

$12.8M

Total costs $21.8M

141-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065100

Ownership & operating entity

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Gardner, Mark.

Owner name: ROCK CANYON HEALTHCARE LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

In-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active

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Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

CO 81004-2633

141

89.8%

$23,782,080.00

$8,935,182.00

37.6%

130.30

2/5

2.4176

2/5

1/5

5/5

-37%

+17%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81004-2633

Bed Count: 141

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65100

Occupancy: 89.8%

Home Revenue: $23,782,080.00

Payroll Costs: $8,935,182.00

Payroll %: 37.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 130.30

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.4176

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 4

Citations: 42

Severe Citations: 7

RN share vs State Avg:

-53%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-37%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+17%

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

PUEBLO, CO 81004-2633

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176

Total Staff

174

Employees

Contractors

54,438

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	10	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	19	10.2	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	64	9.3	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

6.9hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

98 staff

9.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

11 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

23 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

23 staff

8.9hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

5.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

9 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Other Services

7 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.1%

of total hours from contractors

65 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	64	0	64	18,894	91	100%	9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	19	0	19	8,609	91	100%	10.2
Qualified Activities Professional	23	0	23	6,587	91	100%	8.9
Registered Nurse	11	0	11	4,046	91	100%	10
Other Dietary Services Staff	8	0	8	2,421	91	100%	7.7
Dental Services Staff	7	0	7	2,378	65	71%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	10	0	10	1,953	77	85%	8.5
Speech Language Pathologist	6	0	6	1,895	85	93%	7.2
Physical Therapy Aide	8	0	8	1,495	73	80%	6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	1,128	68	75%	8.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	1,095	71	78%	8.5
Nurse Aide in Training	4	0	4	1,055	86	95%	7.1
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	731	69	76%	5.7
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	573	65	71%	8.8
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	502	63	69%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	461	58	64%	7.9
Medical Director	0	2	2	65	20	22%	3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	32	5	5%	6.5

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Total Health inspections 8

67% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 42

69% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

5.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 21 citations

Complaint investigations 29 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

150% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 6

186% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 35

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 05, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 05, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 05, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 05, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Ensign Group

Resident Census by Payment Source

131 Total Residents

Medicare 6 (4.6%)

Medicaid 80 (61.1%)

Private Pay/Other 45 (34.4%)

Specialized Care Beds

68 Total Specialty Beds

48.2% of Bed Capacity

AIDS Care Beds

0.7%

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

9.9%

Dialysis Beds

1.4%

Disabled Children / Young Adult Beds

1.4%

Head Trauma Beds

7.1%

Hospice Beds

4.3%

Ventilator Beds

23.4%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 5.1

43% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 14.4

23% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 5.4%

66% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.0%

53% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.0%

29% above Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.1%

36% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.8%

2% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.2%

85% below Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 8.0%

11% above Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 22.2%

18% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.3%

21% above Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.9%

28% better than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 97.9%

29% better than Colorado average

Total fines amount $90K

This home paid 127% more in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 3

This home received 35% more fines than the state average.

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Colorado average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Apr 3, 2025

$37K

Civil Money Penalty Jul 12, 2024

$31K

Civil Money Penalty Aug 10, 2023

$23K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 89.8% ↑ 3.6pp vs 2022

Net Income $2,032,849 ↑ ~$374K vs 2022

Total Payroll $10,371,475 ↑ ~$584K vs 2022

Profit Margin 8.6% ↑ 0.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	82.1%	86.4%	82.3%	80.0%	N/A	90.7%	90.8%	90.3%	91.0%	83.2%	84.1%	86.3%	89.8%
Beds	81	81	81	81	N/A	81	81	81	98	141	141	173	141
Net Income	$268,817	$973,904	$532,276	$90,336	$1,240,230	$1,557,145	$1,417,886	$366,094	$983,161	$1,629,325	$1,569,127	$1,658,439	$2,032,849
Gross Revenue	$11,026,095	$10,287,006	$10,704,473	$9,338,847	$10,499,584	$12,846,235	$13,105,561	$12,945,002	$14,126,715	$18,570,723	$19,527,724	$20,229,197	$23,782,080
Operating Expenses	$7,559,828	$7,305,791	$7,593,616	$7,363,647	$7,387,600	$8,569,631	$8,172,174	$8,539,546	$9,731,827	$14,001,225	$14,450,263	$14,637,984	$15,322,774
Net Patient Revenue	$7,800,155	$8,236,627	$8,032,478	$7,415,258	$8,624,607	$10,120,226	$9,588,569	$8,904,176	$10,705,996	$15,626,437	$16,016,668	$16,288,761	$17,343,330
Total Payroll	$4,506,022	$4,317,356	$4,385,448	$4,103,437	$4,915,895	$5,436,188	$5,434,490	$5,472,858	$6,409,456	$9,322,394	$9,330,363	$9,787,236	$10,371,475
Profit Margin %	2.4%	9.5%	5.0%	1.0%	11.8%	12.1%	10.8%	2.8%	7.0%	8.8%	8.0%	8.2%	8.6%
Medicare %	6.3%	6.4%	5.5%	3.1%	5.1%	3.4%	3.3%	5.1%	5.6%	7.2%	6.8%	4.7%	4.3%
Medicaid %	69.9%	68.7%	55.5%	78.0%	78.2%	82.9%	79.7%	77.6%	74.2%	69.1%	64.8%	54.1%	68.1%
Private %	23.8%	24.9%	39.0%	18.9%	16.6%	13.7%	17.0%	17.3%	20.1%	23.7%	28.4%	41.2%	27.6%
Revenue/Day	$322	$322	$330	$313	$334	$377	$357	$334	$327	$364	$370	$299	$375
Cost/Day	$312	$285	$312	$311	$286	$319	$305	$320	$297	$326	$334	$269	$331
Avg Length of Stay	116.6 days	129.3 days	110.1 days	164.3 days	155.4 days	171.2 days	153.4 days	163.7 days	144.8 days	123.4 days	118.2 days	136.0 days	163.0 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Rock Canyon Respiratory and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Rock Canyon Respiratory and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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