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Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Pueblo, CO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Aerial view of Rock Canyon facility buildings Comfortable common area with seating and TV A staff member assisting an elderly woman with mobility

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Pueblo, CO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2515 Pitman Pl, Pueblo, CO 81004-2633 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

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Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is a 141-bed skilled nursing facility in Pueblo, Colorado, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, in-house therapy, and respite care, with a particular focus on respiratory therapy and post-acute recovery. The facility is operated by Rock Canyon Healthcare LLC. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

CMS rates the facility at 2 stars overall, with staffing as the primary driver. Adjusted nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day, compared with the Colorado average of 3 hours and 51 minutes — placing the facility 174th out of 177 Colorado SNFs on that measure. Four of six staffing metrics fall below state averages. Quality measures are a counterpoint: the facility scores 21.4% above the Colorado average on clinical performance indicators, reflecting outcomes that outpace its staffing levels.

Across its inspection record, the facility has accumulated 42 total citations, ranking 159th of 182 Colorado SNFs for cumulative citations. CMS has issued three federal fines totaling $90,000 — roughly double the Colorado average of $40,000 and 35% more fines than the typical in-state facility. Citation severity over the past four years includes one critical finding, six serious, and 35 moderate, with noted moderate citations in abuse/neglect and infection control. The facility’s citations-per-inspection rate ranks near the middle of the state pool at 101st of 182.

The facility’s occupancy rate is above the Colorado state average, ranking 42nd of 185 Colorado nursing homes — a sign of consistent local demand for its post-acute and respiratory services.

Rock Canyon is best suited for patients requiring short-term respiratory rehabilitation or post-acute skilled nursing care in Pueblo County, particularly those whose placement decisions hinge on clinical quality-of-care outcomes rather than staffing depth. However, families should review the facility’s staffing levels, inspection history, and enforcement record before making a placement decision.

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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.
▼ 68.2% Below CO avg. ▼ 68.2% Below CO avg.CO average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 27.8% Below CO avg. ▼ 27.8% Below CO avg.CO average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 67.1% Below CO avg. ▼ 67.1% Below CO avg.CO average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 3.6% Below CO avg. ▼ 3.6% Below CO avg.CO average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours 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 vs Colorado averages

Rank #198 / 203Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th out of 203 homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 203 Colorado facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 198th out of 203 homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. 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.

2h 24m

38% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
27m
−47% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
36m
−13% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
1h 21m
−38% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
2h 7m
−35% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
4m
−10% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
21m
−41% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day

All 6 underlying metrics fall below the state average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
43
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
163 days
Bed community size
141-bed community Rank #46 / 516Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 516 homes we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
31%
Rank #135 / 140Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 135th out of 140 homes we track in Colorado for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 140. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupied beds
43 / 141
Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065100

Ownership & Operating Entity

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is administered by Mark Gardner.

Owner NameRock Canyon Healthcare LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsIn-house Therapy

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data
Total health inspections 8

State average 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
42 Rank #178 / 205Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th out of 205 homes we track in Colorado for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 205 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 24.8

Citations per inspection
5.25 Rank #108 / 205Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 205 homes we track in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 205 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 5.2

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

13 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; 21 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 42 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
1
150% worse than State average

State average: 0.4

Serious health citations
6
186% worse than State average

State average: 2.1

1 critical citation State average: 0.4
6 serious citations State average: 2.1
35 moderate citations State average: 22.2
0 minor citations State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected
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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.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 170
Employees 168
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.30 : 1
31% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1 Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 69
Average shift 8.8 hours
6% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 55,788

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 10 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 20 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 20
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 61 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 61
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.1%

67 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6106120,48392100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse200209,61692100%9.9
Qualified Activities Professional240246,59892100%9
Registered Nurse100105,20292100%10.1
Other Dietary Services Staff8082,54292100%7.4
Dental Services Staff6062,3966672%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist7071,8438491%6.2
Physical Therapy Aide7071,2488289%6.3
Physical Therapy Assistant6061,1546773%8.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician5059787885%6.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist6068076267%8.6
Qualified Social Worker3036036571%5
Nurse Practitioner1015766470%9
Administrator1015286672%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014605863%7.9
Dietitian1014565762%8
Nurse Aide in Training1012333134%7.5
Medical Director022672830%2.3
61 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
20 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
24 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025

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 $90K Rank #198 / 211Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 198th out of 211 homes we track in Colorado for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 211 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
127% higher 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 $90K
Colorado average $40K
Penalty History

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

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 3, 2025
$37K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 12, 2024
$31K

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.

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. 5.1
43% 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. 14.4
23% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Colorado avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.4%
66% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 8.0%
53% 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 30.0%
29% worse 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 2.1%
36% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.8%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.2%
85% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.3%
21% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.0%
11% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.2%
18% 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 100.0%
6% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.10
62% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.30

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.37
18% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.67

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Colorado avg: 2.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
28% 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 97.9%
29% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.8%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 20.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 4.6%
64% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 12.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 57.6%
7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 37.3%
26% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 131
Medicare
6
4.6% of residents
Medicaid
80
61.1% of residents
Private pay or other
45
34.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

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

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.0M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.3M Rank #17 / 180Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$2.0M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$12.4K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #16 / 180Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$10.4M 59.8% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #87 / 180Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$15.3M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Mark Gardner.

This home is owned by Rock Canyon Healthcare LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 65100

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Who this home usually serves

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (54% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
350 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 54%
Medicaid 26%
Discharges
284 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 12%
Private pay 55%
Medicaid 33%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Brighton Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Brighton
108
Facility 108
CO AVG 74
Rank #115 / 516
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #62 / 140
+12%
3.42
Facility 3.42
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #132 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -50%-11%
$61.0k
Facility $61.0k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #183 / 211
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #45 / 205
4.0
Facility 4.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #61 / 205
489A+
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 53
Rank #225 / 838
Rachel Rodriquez$7.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$4.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.56.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2021These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65240
Lakeside Post Acute ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
SNF
Wheat Ridge (Barths)
78
Facility 78
CO AVG 74
Rank #237 / 516
79.6%
Facility 79.6%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #68 / 140
+9%
3.51
Facility 3.51
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #118 / 203
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -27%-9%
$14.1k
Facility $14.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #110 / 211
20
Facility 20
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #82 / 205
4.0
Facility 4.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #61 / 205
362A+
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 53
Rank #149 / 838
Jeannae Dergance$7.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$3.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.43.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65273
The Center at Lincoln, LLC ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Parker
96
Facility 96
CO AVG 74
Rank #168 / 516
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #54 / 140
+14%
3.81
Facility 3.81
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #78 / 203
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +2%-1%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #136 / 205
5.8
Facility 5.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #131 / 205
181A+
89
Facility 89
CO AVG 53
Rank #38 / 838
Don Quixote Enterprises, LLC
$18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #12 / 180
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #18 / 180
55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #123 / 180
65403
Progressive Care Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
RC
SNF
Canon City
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 74
Rank #267 / 516
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #11 / 140
+31%
3.04
Facility 3.04
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #178 / 203
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -67%-21%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
23
Facility 23
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #108 / 205
7.7
Facility 7.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #175 / 205
265A+
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 53
Rank #225 / 838
Adam Baker
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #134 / 180
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #160 / 180
39.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #178 / 180
65183
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Pueblo
141
Facility 141
CO AVG 74
Rank #46 / 516
30.5%
Facility 30.5%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #135 / 140
-58%
2.40
Facility 2.40
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #198 / 203
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -58%-38%
$89.9k
Facility $89.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #198 / 211
42
Facility 42
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #178 / 205
5.3
Facility 5.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #108 / 205
743A+--
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #17 / 180
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #16 / 180
59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #87 / 180
65100
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Who is the owner of Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center?

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Rock Canyon Healthcare LLC, and administered by Mark Gardner.

What is the occupancy rate at Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center?

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 31%.

How long has Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center been in business?

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center?

No, Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center?

Mark Gardner is the administrator of Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center.

How many beds does Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center have?

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center has 141 beds.

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