Total health inspections
5
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Nursing Home
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Nursing Home
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
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
56
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
56
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.3M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility 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
Amenities & Lifestyle
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.
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
-9%
-30%
+13%
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
2.6976
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.
-
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.
-
90
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Adventhealth Littleton
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
231
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Adventhealth Parker
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
179
No
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-
-
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Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
CO 81140-
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DUKE, JACOB
CCN:
65399
Occupancy:
86.5%
Home Revenue:
$6,472,483.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,591,095.00
Payroll %:
40%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.6976
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
31
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-9%
-9%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%Places of interest near Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
La Jara, CO 81140-
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 Nurse | 9 | 9.2 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 10.6 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 35 | 9 | 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 Assistant | 35 | 0 | 35 | 9,804 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,444 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,202 | 91 | 100% | 10 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,515 | 68 | 75% | 10.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 522 | 67 | 74% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 521 | 60 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 59 | 65% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 450 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 418 | 48 | 53% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 149 | 18 | 20% | 8.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 13 | 14% | 5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 12 | 13% | 5.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 7 | 8% | 3.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
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
1
1
150% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
2
2
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
1 critical citation
2 serious citations
28 moderate citations
0 minor citations
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
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.1
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 averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.7
38% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.0%
31% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
38% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
13.6%
41% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.0%
80% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
67% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.3%
17% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
35.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
35.2%
391% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.7%
52% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.2%
23% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
13% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
1
55% fewer fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado 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
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 26, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 26, 2024
$16K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.5%
↑ 20.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$239,088
↑ ~$429K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$3,085,809
↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.7%
↑ 10.5pp vs 2022
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