Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
La Jara, Colorado
39 Calle Miller, La Jara, CO, 81140
Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $76,033
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.47 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.40 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.49 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.00 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 60 certified beds · ~52 avg residents/day (87% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 60-bed, for-profit corporate facility located in La Jara, Colorado. While the center holds a 4-star rating for quality measures, it has received a 1-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 1-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating. The facility provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative services to residents in the San Luis Valley region.
Location
39 Calle Miller, La Jara, CO, 81140, La Jara, CO
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
- Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center score on health inspections?
- Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
- Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center have?
- Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has 60 certified beds.
- Does Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center located?
- Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is located at 39 Calle Miller, La Jara, CO, 81140, La Jara, Colorado.
- How can I contact Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
- You can reach Rio Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center by phone at +1 719-274-3311.
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