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Nursing Home

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

2515 PITMAN PL, PUEBLO, CO 81004-2633 View map
Overview of Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is located in Pueblo, Colorado. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility provides a variety of activities to help residents stay active.

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.
2/5
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
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.
1/5
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
Colorado average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
2h 25m per day

This home provides 37% less nursing time per resident than the Colorado average.

Colorado average: 3h 51m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 141

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 89.8%
Residents per day (avg) 130
Occupancy rate
89.8%
Residents per day (avg)
130

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.

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

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$23.8M
Profit
$2.0M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$23,794,474.00
Profit
$2,032,849.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.9M
37.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.8M
Total costs $21.8M
Bed community size
141-bed community
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)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License details

Facility type
Snf/nf Dual Certification
Status Active

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065100

Ownership & operating entity

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is administrated by Gardner, Mark.

Owner name: ROCK CANYON HEALTHCARE LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
In-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active
Contact Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 8

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 42

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
5.25

Colorado 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 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
150% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 6
186% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

1 critical citation More info Colorado average: 0.4

6 serious citations More info Colorado average: 2.1

35 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. Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jun 05, 2025
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. Jun 05, 2025
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 Mar 2026

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation 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.

PUEBLO
141
89.8%
+17%
2.42
-53%
-37%
4
42
7
130
A+
$23,8M
$8,9M
37.6%
65100
Adventhealth Avista
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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.

LOUISVILLE
114
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Adventhealth Castle Rock
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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.

CASTLE ROCK
90
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Adventhealth Littleton
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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.

LITTLETON
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Adventhealth Parker
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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.

PARKER
179
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Address 16.4 miles from city center

Address 2515 PITMAN PL, PUEBLO, CO 81004-2633

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 176
Employees 174
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.34:1
29% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1

Avg staff/day 68
Average shift 8.8 hours
6% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 54,438
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 64
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.1%

65 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 2
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6406418,89491100%9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse190198,60991100%10.2
Qualified Activities Professional230236,58791100%8.9
Registered Nurse110114,04691100%10
Other Dietary Services Staff8082,42191100%7.7
Dental Services Staff7072,3786571%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist100101,9537785%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist6061,8958593%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide8081,4957380%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant3031,1286875%8.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician3031,0957178%8.5
Nurse Aide in Training4041,0558695%7.1
Qualified Social Worker2027316976%5.7
Nurse Practitioner1015736571%8.8
Administrator1015206571%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015026369%8
Dietitian1014615864%7.9
Medical Director022652022%3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant2023255%6.5
64 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
23 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
7 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 71%
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 85%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 93%
8 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 80%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 75%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 78%
4 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 95%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 76%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 69%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 64%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 22%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
131 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
6 residents (4.6%)
Medicaid
80 residents (61.1%)
Private pay or other
45 residents (34.4%)
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.

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
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%

Short-stay resident measures
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%

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 $90K
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.

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
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 10, 2023
$23K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.