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Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle

851 E 5Th St, Rifle, CO 81650

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(970) 625-0842

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,109

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,102
  • Average State Price: $6,127
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle Description

    Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Rifle, Colorado. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 34 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 2 communities in Rifle
  • Ranking in State: 185 out of 666 communities in CO


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    This Veterans Home has received a variety of reviews, ranging from highly positive to critical. Many reviewers praise the facility, describing it as the best ever, with an excellent staff that treats residents like family. They highlight the cleanliness of the facility, the quality of the food, and the affectionate, caring, and thoughtful nature of the staff. The housekeeping staff is commended for keeping the facility super clean, and the overall atmosphere is described as welcoming and personable.

    However, there are some negative experiences shared as well. One reviewer expressed disappointment that their veteran father was refused admission due to his specific care needs, questioning the facility's capability as a skilled nursing facility. Another critical review mentions poor responsiveness from the facility. A particularly distressing review recounts a negative experience where a resident passed away shortly after admission, citing neglect and a lack of proper care.

    Despite the few negative reviews, the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many families expressing gratitude for the care their loved ones receive. The staff is frequently described as going above and beyond, with one reviewer even stating that the staff have "angel wings" for their exceptional care and love for the patients.

    Overall, while there are areas for improvement, particularly in responsiveness and accommodating specific care needs, the facility is generally well-regarded by most reviewers for its cleanliness, quality of care, and the compassionate nature of its staff.


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    Health

    Short-term rehabilitation

    Mental health

    Long-term care

    Physical, occupational and speech therapies

    Behavioral health

    Skilled nursing services


    Services

    Caregiver support

    Short-term stays

    Support services

    Assistance with bathing

    Dressing


    Activities

    Specialized activities

    Bridge

    Social activities

    Secure memory care unit

    Activities of daily living


    Community Amenities

    Secure neighborhood


    Room Amenities

    Security


    Dining

    Nutrition services

    Nutrition assistance



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 1, 2006
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 89
    Total current residents: 54
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $10683


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-13 nan D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2023-06-13 nan E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-06-13 nan E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-03-14 2022-06-02 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-11-24 2021-01-31 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2020-11-24 2021-01-31 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2020-11-24 2021-01-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2020-11-24 2021-01-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-18 2023-06-26 D 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.
    2023-05-18 2023-06-26 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2023-05-18 2023-06-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2023-05-18 2023-06-26 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-02-14 2022-03-15 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2022-02-14 2022-03-15 G 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.
    2022-02-14 2022-03-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-02-14 2022-03-16 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-03 2021-01-23 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-21 D 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.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-16 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-16 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2020-10-27 2020-12-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-10-27 $3,250
    2022-02-14 $7,433

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Rifle which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 9,563 (very small town).
    • The average income is $60,002, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 70
      • Low Temperature: 21
      • Average Temperature: 46.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 75 days of rain, 43 days of snow and 245 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.18 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.31 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.75 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.77 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.27 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 248.0, Moderate Days 24.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    0.6 miles away
    City Market
    0.8 miles away
    Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers
    23.0 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Main St + 6th St
    12.9 miles away
    New Castle Park & Ride
    13.9 miles away

    Banks

    Alpine Bank
    14.0 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    23.1 miles away
    First Bank
    24.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Grand River Medical Center
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Parks

    Rifle
    0.2 miles away
    Davidson Park
    0.4 miles away
    Centennial Park
    0.6 miles away
    Moki Park
    1.3 miles away
    Tara Park
    5.8 miles away

    None Found

    None Found

    Culture

    The Ute Theater
    0.5 miles away

    Restaurants

    Shooters Grill
    0.5 miles away
    Miner's Claim
    6.4 miles away
    Brickhouse Pizzeria
    6.4 miles away
    Elk Creek Bar & Grill
    13.0 miles away
    Chili's
    22.9 miles away

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