CAverage · score 56/100 · #82 of 209 in Colorado
Pioneer Health Care Center
900 S 12Th St, Rocky Ford, CO 81067 · 101 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Colorado
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60)above median
$10,033 in fines in 3 years
Why Pioneer Health Care Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Colorado nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 101 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.
Pioneer Health Care Center at a Glance
C
56/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.36 h.
47<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: 60.
52<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: 5.
76<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $10,033 fines, 0 denials.
50<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.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Colorado, medium facilities · CMS record 065235 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address900 S 12Th St, Rocky Ford, CO 81067
Phone7192543314
CountyOtero
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds101
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.