Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

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Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

La Jara, CO 81140- View Map
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Overview of Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in La Jara, CO. It offers specialized services including cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, and memory care. The center is committed to providing compassionate care and personalized rehabilitation to enhance the well-being of its residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Colorado average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Colorado average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Colorado average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Colorado average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 42m per day

This home provides 30% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Colorado average: 3h 52m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 86.5%
Residents per day (avg) 56
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
56

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

13% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

44% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$6.5M
Profit
$239.1K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$6,501,554.00
Profit
$239,088.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
39.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.7M
Total costs $6.3M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
SNF/NF Distinct Part

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065399

Ownership & operating entity

Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Guerrero, Neida Priscilla.

Owner name: RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Long-term care
Orthopedic Rehab
Subacute Rehab
Memory Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautiful private and semi-private suites
A variety of fine dining options
Access to a spacious courtyard and patio
Family lounges to entertain guests
Laundry and housekeeping services
Wifi and cable TV

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Memory Care, Long-term care, Subacute Rehab, Pain Management, Pulmonary Care, Diabetes Management, Wound Healing, Palliative Care, Respite Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
A variety of fine dining options available.

Compare Nursing Homes around Colorado

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

CO 81140-
60
No
DUKE, JACOB
86.5%
$6,472,483.00
$2,591,095.00
40%
56.40
2/5
2.6976
2/5
2/5
4/5
1
31
3
-9%
-30%
+13%
Adventhealth Avista
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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114
No
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Adventhealth Castle Rock
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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90
No
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Adventhealth Littleton
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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231
No
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Adventhealth Parker
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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179
No
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Address La Jara, CO 81140-

Address La Jara, CO 81140-

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

73
Total Staff
69
Employees
4
Contractors
19,206
Total Hours (Quarter)
24
Avg Staff/Day
8.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse99.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse510.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant359 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
57 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
116 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant350359,80491100%9
Registered Nurse9092,44491100%9.2
Medication Aide/Technician6062,20291100%10
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,5156875%10.6
Nurse Practitioner1015226774%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff2025216066%7.4
Administrator1015126470%8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff1014655965%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2024505965%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist3034184853%7.3
Nurse Aide in Training1011491820%8.3
Medical Director011651314%5
RN Director of Nursing101651213%5.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0222778%3.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0112433%8
Respiratory Therapist1012233%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician101111%1

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations 31
Citations per inspection
6.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

26 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
150% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 2
5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

1 critical citation More info Colorado average: 0.4

2 serious citations More info Colorado average: 2.1

28 moderate citations More info Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations More info Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Nov 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Nov 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Nov 06, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 24, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Centennial Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
55 Total Residents
Medicare 2 (3.6%)
Medicaid 48 (87.3%)
Private Pay/Other 5 (9.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.1
21% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 11.7
38% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.0%
31% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.6%
38% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 13.6%
41% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.0%
80% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
67% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3%
17% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 35.2%
391% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 28.7%
52% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.2%
23% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.7%
13% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $16K
60% lower than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 1
55% fewer fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $16K
Colorado average $40K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 26, 2024
$16K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

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

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

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

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

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

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.