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River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

1335 6th St

4.8(53 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
60
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Individual
Certified beds
60

What Families Think

Most family reviewers describe River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as clean, welcoming, and staffed by caring, attentive employees, giving it a high overall Google rating. One reviewer, however, described a troubling experience with delayed basic care during a rehab stay.

The Good

  • Staff described as friendly and caring
  • Facility repeatedly called clean and well-kept
  • High overall Google rating from families
  • Visitors praise warm, welcoming atmosphere

The Bad

  • One report of delayed showers and bathing care
  • One account of delayed stitch removal after four days

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Del Norte, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 53 reviews.

About River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Del Norte, Colorado, serving residents who need medical oversight and rehabilitation support.

Families consistently praise the staff's attentiveness and warmth across visits. One family noted, "The staff truly love their patients/residents." Visitors have highlighted the facility's cleanliness, the friendliness of team members in responding to questions, and the professionalism of clinical leadership. However, one family reported a coordination breakdown around basic care, a resident waiting days for assistance with bathing due to miscommunication between shifts, pointing to inconsistency in operational handoffs.

With a 4.8/5 rating across 53 reviews, River Valley reflects strong overall satisfaction, though the occasional low rating suggests families should verify care protocols during the admission process, particularly for essential daily activities.

Types of Care at River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

4.8overall · 53 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (53)

Violet Roosevelt

May 2026

via Google

So far im not impressed with this place. My grandma was placed here until she could finish her rehab. Anyway its been 4 days and morning staff has told her she will get a shower/bath in the evening and evening staff is pushing it off on day staff. She has yet to get a shower/bath. You can bet your sweet flowers that the management will be hearing from us in the morning. This is completely unacceptable and uncalled for. My grandmother also was supposed to have her stitches out of her head on Thursday. Today is Monday. Idk what kind of place they think they can run but they can not treat people like this just because they dont want to do their jobs. Im not enthused. With the care or treatment of people in this facility.

Margaret Renner

Apr 2026

via Google

My visit was very pleasant with my friend. The staff was very inviting and friendly answered any questions that I might have had.

Toni Mondragon

Mar 2026

via Google

The staff truly love their patients/ residents ♥️Always ready to help! Met Dr.Walker today, she is awesome! So kind yet professional and really made us feel comfortable with our choices.

Bob Lind

Feb 2026

via Google

Yesterday I visited 2 folks at River Valley. I’m 83 years old and have visited a lot of care facilities to visit with friends of mine. I don’t normally do reviews but after visiting 2 friends at River Valley I decided that I wanted to give my thoughts about River Valley: - My friends enjoyed everything about River Valley! -I met about 10 staff members at River Valley and they were all friendly, well groomed and dressed, upbeat, extremely enjoyable to their patients, other staff members and even me! -It was the cleanest, good smelling, friendliest, well decorated and outstanding, facility I have ever visited. -My personal rating for River Valley would be 100% perfect in all categories! -I was so impressed with everything about River Valley,. When the day comes that my children need to decide I can no longer live alone I definitely want them to put me in River Valley. I know it will be the perfect place for me to live and be well taken care of! Lastly, I volunteered yesterday to become a helper at River Valley!

Marilyn Anderson

Jan 2026

via Google

I’ve come to visit my close friends many times and your staff is truly wonderful! You really care about your patients there. The facility is always spotless to. When my friends ask about your facility I always recommend it as a great place to be. Thank you for caring.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 38 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2025

Dec 19, 2024Fire Safety ComplaintFire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard13 citations
  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025

Jul 13, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 28, 2023

  • Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 28, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

Jan 24, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2020

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 26, 2020

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2020

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 2020

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2020

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 2020

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2020

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center offer?

River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center located?

River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is located at 1335 6th St in Del Norte, Colorado.

What do families say about River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Most family reviewers describe River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center as clean, welcoming, and staffed by caring, attentive employees, giving it a high overall Google rating. One reviewer, however, described a troubling experience with delayed basic care during a rehab stay.

How did River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 38 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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