Pioneer Health Care Center

Nursing Home in Colorado

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Pioneer Health Care Center

Nursing Home in Colorado

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Overview of Pioneer Health Care Center

Pioneer Health Care Center is located in Rocky Ford, Colorado. It provides patient-centered care with comprehensive services aimed at helping residents achieve their highest possible level of function and independence. The center specializes in rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as care for individuals with dementia and behavioral health issues.
(719) 254-3314

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
3/5 ▼ 0.2 Colorado average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5 ▼ 0.8 Colorado average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
4/5 ▲ 0.9 Colorado average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
5/5 ▲ 0.9 Colorado average: 4.1/5

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 54th out of 172 homes in Colorado.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 9m per day
This facility Colorado avg (3h 51m per day)
vs Colorado avg
+8%

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 101
Avg. Length of Stay
3,364 days

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.7M
Profit
$2.3M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$12.7M
Profit
$2.3M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
33.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.1M
Total costs $10.3M
Bed community size
101-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
82%
In line with Colorado average
Occupied beds
83 / 101
Average residents 72 per day

License Details

Facility TypeSnf/nf Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065235

Ownership & Operating Entity

Pioneer Health Care Center is administrated by DiPasquale, Mary.

Owner Name12TH STREET OPERATIONS, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Specialized Care For Dementia And Behavioral Health

Amenities & Lifestyle

14 amenities
Skilled Private Rooms
Telehealth Options
On-Site Medical Staff
Dedicated Kitchen
Housekeeping And Laundry Staff
24/7 Nursing Staff
Trained Dementia And Mental Health Employees
Regular Continuing Education For All Staff
Return To Home Skilled Services
Appointed Spiritual Chapel
Designated Conference Center
Social Services Available For Residents
Staff And Families
Wound Care Provider To The Office Weekly
Specific ProgramsTherapy Lab, Spiritual & Wellness, Event Calendar, Gallery, Careers, Covid-19
Operating HoursOpen 24/7 | Admin Hours: 8am-5pm M-F

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Inspection History

In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 24

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
4

Colorado average 5.2


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

18 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 4
90% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations More info Colorado average: 0.4

4 serious citations More info Colorado average: 2.1

20 moderate citations More info Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations More info Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 04, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Aug 29, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Aug 29, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Aug 29, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Colorado The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

5 facilities compared · CMS & CO Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Pioneer Health Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Rocky Ford101 82.1% +7%4.14 +45%+7%3244.0481---$12.6M$4.2M33.1%65235
Adventhealth Avista -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Adventhealth Castle Rock -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Adventhealth Littleton -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Adventhealth Parker -
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
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

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

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL, individual
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
CO

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 102
Employees 95
Contractors 7
Staff to resident ratio 1.20:1
37% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1

Avg staff/day 39
Average shift 8.7 hours
5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 30,878
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 52
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2.1%

635 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 6 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5205216,44091100%8.8
Registered Nurse146204,41791100%9
Licensed Practical Nurse7182,48691100%10.2
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,70691100%6.9
Dental Services Staff2021,0476673%8.7
Speech Language Pathologist3038486673%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide2025295864%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Qualified Social Worker1015056571%7.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014876167%8
Respiratory Therapist1014826369%7.6
Dietitian1014806066%8
RN Director of Nursing1014175358%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician3032703741%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant1011742426%7.2
Nurse Aide in Training1017078%10
52 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
20 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 73%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 67%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 66%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 58%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 41%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 26%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 8%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 85
Medicare
2
2.4% of residents
Medicaid
74
87.1% of residents
Private pay or other
9
10.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 6.1
32% 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. 15.4
18% 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 14.8%
8% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.3%
45% 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 22.1%
5% 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 3.6%
7% 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 0.7%
83% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
54% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.3%
27% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 40.0%
113% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
6% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than 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 74.6%
In line with 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 57.1%
24% worse 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 $28K
29% lower than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 3
35% more 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 $28K
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. Apr 18, 2024
$10K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 28, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 6, 2023
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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