RED CLIFFS POST ACUTE

Red Cliffs Post Acute is a skilled nursing and post-acute care facility located at 2901 N 12th St in Grand Junction, Colorado 81506, within Mesa County. The facility operates 89 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Red Cliffs Post Acute received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted over a three-year period. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are below the national norm when adjusted for resident acuity. In contrast, the quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs above national averages on clinical outcome measures such as rates of hospitalization, pressure ulcers, and functional decline among residents. Red Cliffs Post Acute accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs or state-administered assistance. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (970) 243-7211 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance or payment arrangements that may be accepted. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Red Cliffs Post Acute presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average. The 5-star quality measure rating is a notable distinction, as relatively few facilities achieve this score, suggesting strong clinical outcomes for residents currently in care. However, the 2-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing indicate areas where the facility scores below national norms. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the facility's detailed inspection reports, available through the CMS Care Compare database, to better understand the specific findings that contributed to those ratings.