CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 0652352026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Pioneer Health Care Center

900 S 12Th St · Rocky Ford, CO 81067 · Otero County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds101CMS provider file
Recent citation rows53current 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.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-04-1872024-04-1812
Cycle 22022-12-2972022-12-295
Cycle 32021-09-16102021-09-1612
02 / CITATION DETAIL

53 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 12 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-03-04 · 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 · 2025-03-28 · complaint
2024-08-29 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-18 · complaint
2024-08-29 · 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 · 2024-09-16 · complaint
2024-08-29 · HEALTHF0925Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-18 · complaint
2024-04-18 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10
2024-04-18 · HEALTHF0676Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10 · complaint
2024-04-18 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

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: Past Non-Compliance · 2024-04-02
2024-04-18 · 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 · 2024-05-10
2024-04-18 · HEALTHF0730Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10
2024-04-18 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2024-05-10
2024-04-18 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-10
2024-04-18 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-01
2024-04-18 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-09
2024-04-18 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-01
2024-04-18 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-20
2024-04-18 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-01
2024-04-18 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-01
2024-04-18 · FIREK0521Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-01
2024-04-18 · FIREK0522Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have an externally vented heating system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-02
2024-04-18 · FIREK0751Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-08
2024-04-18 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-05
2024-04-18 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-29
2024-04-18 · FIREK0923Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-01
2023-11-13 · HEALTHF0600Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2023-12-25 · complaint
03 / 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.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-04-18Fine$10,0330
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CHIEF JOSEPH TRAIL, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 03/02/2026
  • TIPPET, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 03/02/2026
  • WHITE CANYON, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 03/02/2026
  • CLEGG, MICHAELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 03/02/2026
  • CLEGG, MICHAELIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/26/2023
  • IKERD, JOHNIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/02/2026
  • MADISON CREEK PARTNERS LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
  • CHRISTENSEN, COVEYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
  • CLEGG, MICHAELIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/26/2023
  • COOK, CAMERONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/27/2025
  • HOPKINS, AMBERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2021
  • IKERD, JOHNIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 04/25/2022
  • SHEPHERD, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2022
  • MADISON CREEK PARTNERS LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/30/2026
  • CHRISTENSEN, COVEYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
  • CLEGG, MICHAELIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/26/2023
  • COOK, CAMERONIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/27/2025
  • HOPKINS, AMBERIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/2021

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 hours3.36per resident day
RN hours0.56per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.02per resident day
Staff turnover44.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Colorado ledger →

No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.