GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER
701 E 5TH ST, Rifle, CO 81650
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 57-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Rifle, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.2%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 57 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 88% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rifle, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (56% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.2% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (115% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Rifle.
How is GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.8% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.2% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Rifle?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Rifle
Rifle sits in Garfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,758 (13.0%)
- Median age
- 36.6 years
- Median household income
- $75,435
- Median home value
- $375,600
Demographics for Garfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rifle.
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