RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
39 CALLE MILLER, La Jara, CO 81140
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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How RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in La Jara, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.8%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (40% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (42% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.5% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (31% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in La Jara.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.9% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE 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 La Jara
La Jara sits in Conejos County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,545 (19.0%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $33,611
- Median home value
- $123,000
Demographics for Conejos County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near La Jara.
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