Pioneer Health Care Center
Located in Rocky Ford, Colorado, Pioneer Health Care Center is a 101-bed skilled nursing home focused on post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing care. The facility operates at 82% occupancy, with steady demand for its services. The location’s Walk Score is 60, so it’s accessible for family visits and nearby errands.
Rehabilitation support is a major part of the home’s clinical focus. Specialized services include a therapy lab and dedicated rehabilitation programs. Residents receive an average of 4 hours and 9 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses work around the clock to support residents with their needs.
Pioneer offers private skilled nursing rooms. There’s an on-site medical staff, so residents won’t have to leave the facility for medical appointments. The facility also invested in modern telehealth capabilities, giving residents and families more flexibility when managing healthcare. A dedicated kitchen supports dietary needs. Housekeeping and laundry services are part of daily operations as well.
The home serves residents with complex care needs, including individuals requiring specialized dementia care and behavioral health support. Staff participate in continuing education programs to maintain clinical competency. Social services are available for residents and families. The facility also provides spiritual care through an appointed chapel and structured return-to-home planning for residents transitioning to lower levels of care.
The facility has inspection records covering five years, showing ongoing state oversight and quality review.
Capacity and availability
About this community
Occupancy
Pioneer Health Care Center is administered by Mary Dipasquale.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Colorado state average• Total deficiencies (38% below)
• Deficiencies per year (38% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (55% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 25 | 40 | This facility has 38% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (25 vs. CO avg 40).↓ 38% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 5 | 8 | This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (5 vs. CO avg 8).↓ 38% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 3.6 | 8 | This facility has 55% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (3.6 vs. CO avg 8).↓ 55% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 7 | 5 | This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Colorado average (7 vs. CO avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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 5 years)
State average: N/A
State average: N/A
Citations history (last 5 years)
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Total hours from contractors
1,811 contractor hours this quarter
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 9 | 53 | 14,865 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 2 | 12 | 3,863 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 7 | 20 | 3,540 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,284 | 90 | 98% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 592 | 62 | 67% | 8.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 545 | 63 | 68% | 8.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 538 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 434 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 425 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 414 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 315 | 41 | 45% | 5.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 280 | 27 | 29% | 10.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 212 | 37 | 40% | 5.3 |
53 Certified Nursing Assistant
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
20 Registered Nurse
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
2 Speech Language Pathologist
1 Mental Health Service Worker
1 Dental Services Staff
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 Qualified Social Worker
1 Dietitian
1 RN Director of Nursing
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
2 Respiratory Therapist
1 Physical Therapy Aide
6 Nurse Aide in Training
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 18, 2024 · $10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
Short-stay resident measures
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Pioneer Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pioneer Health Care Center
Who is the owner of Pioneer Health Care Center?
Pioneer Health Care Center is legally operated by 12Th Street Operations, LLC, and administered by Mary DiPasquale.
Is Pioneer Health Care Center in a walkable area?
Pioneer Health Care Center has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Pioneer Health Care Center?
Pioneer Health Care Center's occupancy is 82%.
Does Pioneer Health Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Pioneer Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.
Who is the administrator of Pioneer Health Care Center?
Mary DiPasquale is the administrator of Pioneer Health Care Center.
How many beds does Pioneer Health Care Center have?
Pioneer Health Care Center has 101 beds.
Are there photos of Pioneer Health Care Center?
Yes — there are 30 photos of Pioneer Health Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
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