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Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147-9388 View Map

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Overview of Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. It offers specialized therapy services and rehabilitative care, including short-term rehab, long-term care, orthopedic care, pulmonary care, wound healing, pain management, and diabetes management. The center is committed to providing exceptional care and enhancing the well-being of its residents.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.47/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

4/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

4/5

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

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

76.4%

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

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$6.1M

Profit

$628.6K

Proprietary home Partnership

Home revenue

$6,113,241.00

Profit

$628,579.00

Payroll costs

$2.4M

39.8% of revenue

Other operating costs

$3.1M

Total costs $5.5M

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 Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065366

Ownership & operating entity

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Cochran, Dawn.

Owner name: PINE RIDGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private rehab wing with beautiful 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

Short Term Rehab, Long Term Care, Orthopedic Care, Pulmonary Care, Wound Healing, Pain Management, Diabetes Management

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

A variety of fine dining options are available.

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Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

SNF

CO 81147-9388

GOTTS CONSULTING COLORADO LLC

76.4%

$6,088,733.00

$2,431,502.00

39.9%

52.60

4/5

2.4653

4/5

1/5

5/5

-36%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81147-9388

Bed Count: 60

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: GOTTS CONSULTING COLORADO LLC

CCN: 65366

Occupancy: 76.4%

Home Revenue: $6,088,733.00

Payroll Costs: $2,431,502.00

Payroll %: 39.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 52.60

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.4653

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 18

Severe Citations: 3

RN share vs State Avg:

+4%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-36%

Occupancy vs State Avg: 0%

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

PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO 81147-9388

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

14,498

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	7	10.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	8.8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	13	8.5	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.2hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

35 staff

9.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

9 staff

4.4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.8%

of total hours from contractors

123 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	13	0	13	4,535	91	100%	8.5
Registered Nurse	7	0	7	2,177	91	100%	10.1
Medication Aide/Technician	4	0	4	1,822	87	96%	9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	1,621	90	99%	8.8
Nurse Aide in Training	3	0	3	885	52	57%	11.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	599	67	74%	5.2
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	553	62	68%	7.6
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	488	61	67%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	265	42	46%	6.3
Administrator	1	0	1	264	33	36%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	65	13	14%	5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	65	12	13%	5.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	64	49	54%	1.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	34	9	10%	3.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	24	3	3%	8
Respiratory Therapist	1	0	1	21	4	4%	5.1

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Total Health inspections 3

38% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jan 2024

Total Health citations 18

27% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 18 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

150% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 2

5% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 15

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nutrition moderate citation Jan 10, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 10, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 10, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jan 10, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

45 Total Residents

Medicaid 31 (68.9%)

Private Pay/Other 14 (31.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Member Group

Family Engagement

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

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 3.9

57% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 8.4

55% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.2%

62% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 5.8%

66% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 13.1%

43% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 6.9%

108% above Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.6%

60% below Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 32.5%

353% above Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.5%

14% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.8%

6% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.6%

1% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 0.6%

88% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 92.1%

20% better than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 65.6%

13% worse than Colorado average

Total fines amount $3K

This home paid 92% less in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 55% fewer 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 Jul 17, 2023

$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 76.4% ↑ 12.6pp vs 2022

Net Income $628,579 ↑ ~$575K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,883,752 ↑ ~$2.0M vs 2022

Profit Margin 10.3% ↑ 7.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	76.4%	95.8%	94.8%	88.0%	83.0%	85.6%	80.6%	78.5%	79.6%	78.0%	64.9%	63.8%	76.4%
Beds	70	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	60	68	68	60
Net Income	$301,723	$621,594	$755,737	$589,087	$535,771	$702,394	$542,362	$472,231	$374,057	$951,313	$1,025,858	$53,363	$628,579
Gross Revenue	$3,431,237	$4,101,527	$4,400,573	$4,315,679	$4,216,370	$4,452,357	$4,414,375	$4,437,857	$4,613,633	$4,514,624	$3,975,309	$1,729,023	$6,088,733
Operating Expenses	$3,257,295	$3,574,983	$3,731,233	$3,748,835	$3,649,928	$3,780,415	$3,830,290	$3,958,519	$4,341,126	$4,365,966	$4,519,303	$1,602,295	$5,005,326
Net Patient Revenue	$3,520,765	$4,232,738	$4,455,446	$4,317,884	$4,174,959	$4,445,200	$4,354,740	$4,414,564	$4,695,784	$4,574,127	$4,090,554	$1,653,254	$5,609,397
Total Payroll	$1,997,834	$2,137,243	$2,320,016	$2,397,861	$2,313,859	$2,456,551	$2,497,593	$2,581,615	$2,932,544	$2,943,246	$2,905,296	$873,351	$2,883,752
Profit Margin %	8.8%	15.2%	17.2%	13.7%	12.7%	15.8%	12.3%	10.6%	8.1%	21.1%	25.8%	3.1%	10.3%
Medicare %	5.6%	4.7%	6.9%	7.5%	9.0%	10.3%	11.0%	9.4%	8.0%	5.5%	6.2%	6.3%	4.6%
Medicaid %	80.2%	82.8%	79.0%	77.4%	76.7%	78.4%	67.9%	71.9%	62.7%	70.6%	64.7%	62.7%	65.0%
Private %	14.2%	12.5%	14.1%	15.1%	14.3%	11.3%	21.1%	18.7%	29.3%	23.8%	29.1%	31.0%	30.4%
Revenue/Day	$180	$201	$215	$224	$230	$237	$247	$257	$269	$267	$281	$312	$314
Cost/Day	$167	$170	$180	$195	$201	$201	$217	$230	$249	$255	$311	$303	$281
Avg Length of Stay	230.8 days	305.0 days	273.2 days	237.8 days	173.2 days	140.2 days	116.1 days	157.7 days	150.3 days	186.1 days	139.7 days	211.7 days	176.6 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.

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Pine Ridge Rehabilitation and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has 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

Dining & Nutrition

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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

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

Eldertainment

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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