Daniel Bascom
Feb 2025
Good clean and quiet home. Has a couple nice patios to take residents out on for fresh air. Large library on the upstairs.
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle
851 E 5th St
4.4(48 ratings)
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 89
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, State
- Certified beds
- 89
- Memory care unit
- 12-bed secure, all-male memory care neighborhood
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Short-term stays
- Respite stays available when family caregivers unavailable
- Population served
- Facility dedicated to serving military veterans
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What Families Think
Families describe this veterans' skilled nursing home as clean, calm, and staffed by caring, attentive employees who treat residents like family. Reviewers whose parents or siblings lived here through end-of-life or long-term stays consistently praised the food, cleanliness, and the dignity shown to veteran residents.
The Good
- Consistently described as very clean facility
- Staff called kind, caring, and attentive
- Food repeatedly praised by multiple reviewers
- Strong respect and dignity shown to veterans
- Outdoor patios and gazebo residents enjoy
- Long-term resident's needs well met for years
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About Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle
The Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle is an 89-bed nursing home in Rifle, Colorado, offering skilled nursing care and specialized memory care services. The facility features a 12-bed secure memory care unit designed for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Residents receive medical and non-medical care including skilled nursing services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Staff assist with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing, and provide social activities. For those recovering from a hospital stay, therapy specialists work with individuals to regain skills and improve physical strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity.
The facility offers a 12-person, all-male secure neighborhood with specialized activities tailored to memory care residents. Short-term stays are available when home-care providers or family members are unavailable, with comfort-oriented care and family support provided during these stays.
Located on Colorado's Western Slope, the Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle sits in a quiet residential neighborhood with views of the Rocky Mountains. The facility is accessible via Colorado Highway 13, reached by taking Exit 90 and traveling north on the highway before turning east on 5th Street.
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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4.4overall · 48 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (48)
Shannon Kelly - Creative Floors
Aug 2024
My father lived here before passing away and I cannot say enough positive things about this facility and the amazing staff. So clean, kind staff, AMAZING FOOD - with so many choices, the rooms are so pretty, the grounds are unbelievable.
Keith Carey
Jun 2024
My twin brother has been there for two years. The facility is very nice and clean. The staff is excellent and the care he receives is fantastic! I couldn't be more pleased. His needs are well met and I highly recommend CVCLC!
Lauri
Sep 2020
My mom is a resident here and this place and its staff is truly AMAZING! They treat every resident like family, are affectionate, caring, thoughtful, and if I ever have to be in a long term care facility I wish it could be here. The housekeeping staff truly ROCKS as well, this facility is kept SUPER clean! The food is also seriously good! GREAT JOB everyone!
Kathie Barrie
Jun 2018
Our father finished his life here on earth at this home with very good care. He found good rapor with many of the staff. He so enjoyed the outside gazebo area .They have great respect for the veterans and help them to maintain their dignity. Caregivers are made comfortable and offered a family atmosphere. Food was good and activities were always available. I would be happy here should that become necessary in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle offer?
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle located?
Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle is located at 851 E 5th St in Rifle, Colorado.
What do families say about Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle?
Families describe this veterans' skilled nursing home as clean, calm, and staffed by caring, attentive employees who treat residents like family. Reviewers whose parents or siblings lived here through end-of-life or long-term stays consistently praised the food, cleanliness, and the dignity shown to veteran residents.
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