Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
LA JARA, CO · 60 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 22, 2026
CMS Certification Number 065399 · first certified June 2010
Ownership
Operated by CENTENNIAL HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed September 1, 2022 (change of ownership)from RIO GRANDE INN, INC.
Position within CO
14 citations — more than 39% of the 210 certified nursing homes in CO. Compared within CO rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 7. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in CO are typically surveyed 17–24 months after the last one (median 19), measured over 177 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
8 of the 14 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
5 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CO figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 14 |
| Median facility in CO | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 20, 2019 | 5 |
| March 26, 2024 | 9 |
| April 22, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 2 | 2024-03-26 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2024-03-26 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2019-11-20 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2024-03-26 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2019-11-20 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2024-03-26 |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | 1 | 2019-11-20 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-03-26 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Egress Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 26, 2024 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 4, 2024) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 4, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 20, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 24, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2024) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2024) |
November 20, 2019 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 16, 2019) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 16, 2019) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 16, 2019) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 16, 2019) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.