RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 39 Calle Miller in La Jara, Colorado, within Conejos County. The facility operates with 60 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 star, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating staffing levels that are below the national norm when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which reflects performance on clinical quality indicators that track resident health outcomes and care processes. This rating is above the national average and represents the strongest individual component among the facility's reported ratings. Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification allows the facility to serve a broad range of residents, including those who qualify for short-term Medicare-covered rehabilitation stays as well as those who require long-term care funded through Medicaid. Individuals and families considering this facility are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits coordinator to clarify coverage eligibility and any private-pay requirements. When viewed in the context of national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star are notably below the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting areas of concern identified during formal inspections. The staffing rating of 2 stars also falls short of national norms. However, the quality measure rating of 4 stars indicates that on measurable clinical outcomes, the facility performs above average compared to nursing homes nationally. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database to gain a more complete picture of this facility's performance history.