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Grand River Health Care Center

701 E 5th St, Rifle, CO, 81650

Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Grand River Health Care Center, with 11 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $34,110 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
57
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures3 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Garfield Co. avg 2.25Colorado avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Garfield Co. avg: 2.25. Colorado avg: 3.16.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

11
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
0
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
62024
52026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $34,110 total · Jan 30, 2026
  1. Jan 30, 2026$34,110

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)8.84%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)0%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)7.22%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Grand River Hospital District5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Ellis, ToddMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Mendizabal, RaquelMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Rickstrew, JayMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Will, PerryMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Paget, ChavienW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Coombs, JamesCORPORATE OFFICER
Ellis, ToddTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Mendizabal, RaquelTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Rickstrew, JayTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Will, PerryTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Paget, ChavienADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Garfield County.

701 E 5th St, Rifle
Garfield County · CO · 81650
57 certified beds39.5333, -107.7800

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
CCN 065001
Aurora, CO223Not shown$2,516
City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 065009
Denver, CO323Shown$12,735
Mountain Vista Health Center
CCN 065015
Wheat Ridge, CO113Shown$39,227
Amberwood Post Acute
CCN 065034
Denver, CO223Not shown$9,636
Boulder Post Acute
CCN 065052
Boulder, CO223Shown$9,113
Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation
CCN 065077
Englewood, CO443Not shown$17,696

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Frequently asked questions

What is Grand River Health Care Center's CMS rating?

Grand River Health Care Center has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Grand River Health Care Center located?

Grand River Health Care Center is located at 701 E 5th St, Rifle, CO, 81650 in Garfield County, and CMS lists 57 certified beds.

Does Grand River Health Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $34,110 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Grand River Health Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Grand River Health Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Grand River Health Care Center's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.25 across 4 facilities in Garfield County, and 3.16 across Colorado. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Grand River Health Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Grand River Health Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
065381
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
57
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 11 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 30, 20260572DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 24, 2026
Jan 30, 20260689JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 20260730EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 26, 2026
Jan 30, 20260760DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 25, 2026
Jan 30, 20260880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 24, 2026
Feb 8, 20240657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 23, 2024
Feb 8, 20240689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 23, 2024
Feb 8, 20240742DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 23, 2024
Feb 8, 20240759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 23, 2024
Feb 8, 20240812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 23, 2024
Feb 8, 20240880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 23, 2024

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.