Nursing homes › Colorado › Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
39 Calle Miller, La Jara, CO 81140 · (719) 274-3311 · 60 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 209 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Centennial Healthcare, a group operating 8 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $156,100 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.48 (Colorado median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.48. Weekend total: 3.19. Nursing staff turnover: 43%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 39 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2026-04-22 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2025-11-06 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-11-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-11-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-07-24 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2025-07-24 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-15 |
| 2024-03-26 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-13 |
| 2024-03-26 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-03-26 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-03-26 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-03-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-03-26 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-03-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-06 | Fine | $39,163 |
| 2024-03-26 | Fine | $15,783 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTENNIAL MN TR I | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 18% | since 09/01/2022 |
| SINGER, MEIR | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2022 |
| DUKE, JACOB | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2022 |
| GOTTLIEB, REFOEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2022 |
| TURPEN, MARK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 065399), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/rio-grande-rehabilitation-and-healthcare-center-la-jara-co/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 065399. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.