Red Cliffs Post Acute

2901 N 12th St, Grand Junction, CO 81506 · (970) 243-7211 · CMS certification number 065110

Red Cliffs Post Acute is a 89-bed for-profit nursing home in Grand Junction, Colorado, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1974. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 44 health citations, 1 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS abuse icon. Medicare's Care Compare shows its abuse icon for this nursing home. CMS uses the icon for facilities cited for abuse that harmed a resident within the past year, or for abuse that could have caused harm on each of the past two years' inspections. See the citations below.
44Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
1At actual harm or immediate jeopardy level
4In CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation category
$0Federal fines (0)

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

How it compares

This facilityColorado averageUS average
Health citations, most recent inspection cycle148.79.2
Nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.123.693.90
Nursing staff turnover47.5%47.0%45.3%
Overall star rating33.13.0

Facility details

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainPacs Group (277 facilities)
Certified beds89 (about 87 residents a day)
CountyMesa
Last standard inspectionJanuary 16, 2025

Inspection history

44 citations from 6 inspections, 9 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.

July 22, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Jul 23, 2026

December 30, 2025 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Jan 23, 2026

January 16, 2025 12 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control

Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights

Tag F0561 · severity code E · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Administration

Tag F0847 · severity code E · corrected Feb 7, 2025

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected Feb 7, 2025

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint

Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0569 · severity code D · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0744 · severity code D · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Feb 7, 2025

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Potential for minimal harm (widespread) Resident Rights

Tag F0577 · severity code C · corrected Feb 7, 2025

October 2, 2024 2 citations · complaint inspection Potential harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Oct 31, 2024

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint

Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Oct 31, 2024

October 26, 2023 12 citations · standard, complaint inspection Potential harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0812 · severity code F · corrected Dec 8, 2023

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights Complaint

Tag F0565 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0744 · severity code E · corrected Dec 8, 2023

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0645 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0699 · severity code D · corrected Dec 13, 2023

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0692 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0689 · severity code D · corrected Jan 14, 2024

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Tag F0644 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint

Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights

Tag F0550 · severity code D · corrected Dec 8, 2023

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care Complaint

Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Jan 10, 2024

July 28, 2022 16 citations · standard inspection Actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control

Tag F0882 · severity code F · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control

Tag F0886 · severity code F · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control

Tag F0888 · severity code F · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Infection Control

Tag F0880 · severity code E · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary

Tag F0804 · severity code E · corrected Sep 8, 2022

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0761 · severity code E · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0686 · severity code E · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0679 · severity code E · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0692 · severity code D · corrected Sep 8, 2022

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0688 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0684 · severity code D · corrected Sep 8, 2022

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

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Tag F0600 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care

Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected Sep 8, 2022

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0758 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Pharmacy Service

Tag F0760 · severity code D · corrected Aug 28, 2022

Personal injury lawyers in Grand Junction

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Chadwick McGrady
Law Office of Chadwick McGrady, P.C.
Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI
Grand Junction · 4.8★ from 91 reviews
Greg Remmenga
Mary Turner
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Medical Malpractice
Grand Junction · 4.8★ from 20 reviews
J Killian
Killian, Davis, Richter & Mayle, PC
Personal Injury, Employment & Labor
Grand Junction · 4.6★ from 165 reviews
Jerry B. Tompkins
Traylor, Tompkins and Black, P.C.
Personal Injury, Business & Commercial, Civil
Grand Junction · 5.0★ from 4 reviews

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Other nursing homes in Grand Junction

Source: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 12, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.

Lawbamba is not affiliated with CMS or any nursing home, and this page is general information, not legal advice. Report a concern about a nursing home to your state survey agency or long-term care ombudsman.