01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2024-11-22 | 11 | 2024-11-22 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-05-18 | 4 | 2023-05-18 | 0 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-02-14 | 6 | 2022-02-14 | 0 |
CMS CCN 0653862026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
851 E 5Th St · Rifle, CO 81650 · Garfield County
Certified beds89CMS provider file
Recent citation rows21current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
21 rows in the current release
4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-11-20 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-12 · complaint2025-11-20 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-05 · complaint2024-11-22 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-22 · HEALTHF0677Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-22 · HEALTHF0686Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-22 · HEALTHF0689Severity K · pattern of immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-22 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-22 · HEALTHF0805Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-22 · HEALTHF0867Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-20 · complaint2024-11-22 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-11-22 · HEALTHF0908Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-12-202024-06-06 · HEALTHF0712Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-08 · complaint2024-06-06 · HEALTHF0760Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-05-26 · complaint2023-05-18 · HEALTHF0600Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-262023-05-18 · HEALTHF0658Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-262023-05-18 · HEALTHF0692Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-262023-05-18 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-07-122022-02-14 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-03-152022-02-14 · HEALTHF0600Severity G · isolated actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-03-152022-02-14 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-03-152022-02-14 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-03-1603 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-22 | Fine | $32,975 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- STATE OF COLORADOOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 01/01/2015
- COPPOCK, KIMIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 05/03/2006
- CROOK, PAULIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 12/07/2009
- WELLENDORF, DIANAIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 02/18/2010
- STATE OF COLORADOOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
- RESER, CAROLYNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2015
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.12per resident day
RN hours1.31per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.50per resident day
Staff turnover48.7%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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