DBelow average · score 33/100 · #174 of 209 in Colorado
Grand River Health Care Center
701 E 5Th St, Rifle, CO 81650 · 57 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Colorado
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 95)bottom quarter
$22,171 in fines in 3 years
Why Grand River Health Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Colorado nursing homes in the same size band (small, 57 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Grand River Health Care Center at a Glance
D
33/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.85 h.
69<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 95.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
24<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $22,171 fines, 0 denials.
31<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Colorado, small facilities · CMS record 065381 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address701 E 5Th St, Rifle, CO 81650
Phone9706251514
CountyGarfield
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds57
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.