ElderGrade
D

44.1/100

Below average

Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center

2515 Pitman Pl, Pueblo, CO 81004

CMS 1/5 stars #9 of 9 in Pueblo County (719) 564-0550
Certified beds
151
Occupancy
90%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 7 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $89,938 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

13.1/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 6 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -4.9 for 31 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.4 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.52 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 49% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $89,938 in federal fines across 3 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.80 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.52 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.47 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 49.10%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 41 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Dec 11, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 5, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0558 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0605 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0688 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 5, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Apr 3, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BURNAM, SOON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GARDNER, MARK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JORGENSEN, DAVID Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
REDDY, VIKAS Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PORT, BARRY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GARDNER, MARK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JORGENSEN, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
KETTLE CREEK HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP LP Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center? +

Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of D (44.1 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 2.80 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 7 of the 41 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Rock Canyon Respiratory And Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.