RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Rifle, CO (2026)

Compare all 2 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Rifle, CO, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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2Nursing Homes in Rifle
2.5/5
-0.6 vs state avgState avg: 3.10Rifle Avg Rating
$28K$11K vs state avgState avg: $38KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeRifle, CO

Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle

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★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
89 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Below Colorado avg of 3.1

851 E 5th StRifle, CO 81650

(970) 625-0842

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Care landscape in Rifle

How Rifle compares with the rest of Colorado on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+9.7%

    About 0.5 times lower than the state average of 17.8%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover44.4%

    A little lower than the state average of 47.1%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability16.4%

    About 10% higher than the state average of 14.9%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Rifle, CO?

This page evaluates 2 eligible nursing homes in Rifle, CO and shows the top 2.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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