PAONIA CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 1625 Meadowbrook Blvd in Paonia, Colorado 81428, situated in Delta County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a capacity of 60 certified beds. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance that is below the national average in this category based on findings from state and federal surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, placing the facility at or near the national average for nurse staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, reflecting performance on clinical outcome indicators that is well above the national average. These component ratings are calculated and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program. Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may be eligible for coverage under either federal program depending on their insurance status, level of care needs, and financial qualifications. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (970) 527-4837 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and accepted insurance plans. When evaluated against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The 2-star overall rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by the 1-star health inspection score. However, the 5-star quality measure rating is a notable data point, as it represents the top tier of performance among nursing facilities nationwide on clinical quality indicators. The 3-star staffing rating is consistent with national norms. Individuals researching this facility are advised to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings, staffing hour data, and quality measure breakdowns, as aggregate star ratings may not capture the complete picture of a facility's performance.