PIONEER HEALTH CARE CENTER

Pioneer Health Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 900 S 12th St in Rocky Ford, Colorado (zip code 81067), within Otero County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 101 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Pioneer Health Care Center received a 3-star rating in health inspections, a 4-star rating in staffing, and a 5-star rating in quality measures. The quality measure rating reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, falls, pressure ulcers, and other tracked outcomes. The staffing rating reflects the levels of registered nurses and total nursing staff relative to the resident population. The health inspection rating is derived from findings recorded during standard and complaint surveys conducted by state inspectors. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Pioneer Health Care Center may accept residents who qualify for coverage under either program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to Colorado state income and asset eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to confirm current insurance acceptance and available bed types directly with facility administration by contacting the facility at (719) 254-3314. When viewed alongside national benchmarks, Pioneer Health Care Center performs above average in overall rating, staffing, and quality measures. The national average overall star rating stands at 3.0 stars, and this facility's 4-star overall rating indicates above-average performance across the combined CMS metrics. The 5-star quality measure rating is the highest designation available within the CMS framework, while the 3-star health inspection rating aligns with the national midpoint. The staffing rating of 4 stars suggests nursing staff levels that exceed typical benchmarks. These figures are drawn from CMS data and reflect conditions as recorded during the most recent applicable reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile and consult with healthcare advisors when evaluating placement options.