ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
2277 EAST DR, Monte Vista, CO 81144
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How ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Monte Vista, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.9%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 60 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Monte Vista, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 35.4% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (77% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (133% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
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 September 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Monte Vista.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for ROCK CREEK 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 ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE 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 is ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 35.4% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.9% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 60 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Monte Vista
Monte Vista sits in Rio Grande County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.2% 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+
- 2,279 (20.2%)
- Median age
- 41.2 years
- Median household income
- $43,570
- Median home value
- $186,700
Demographics for Rio Grande County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Monte Vista.
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