Nursing homes in Rifle, CO
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Rifle, part of the Garfield area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Rifle, Colorado, have access to two nursing homes within the 81650 ZIP code area, serving the broader Garfield County region. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Notably, Grand River Health Care Center, operated by the Grand River Hospital District, stands out as the area's top-performing facility with a perfect 5-star quality rating.
Rating distribution
avg 3.5★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Rifle
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL DISTRICT1 home
- STATE OF COLORADO1 home
What to look for in Rifle
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 2 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Rifle
| GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL DISTRICT · Medium · Government | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE STATE OF COLORADO · Medium · Government | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
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