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Pioneer Health Care Center

900 S 12TH ST, ROCKY FORD, CO, 81067
(719) 254-3314
www.pioneerhcc.com
101 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
101
State license
020256
CMS facility ID
065235
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Pioneer Health Care Center
Street address
900 S 12TH ST
City / state / ZIP
Rocky Ford, CO 81067
Phone
(719) 254-3314
Website
www.pioneerhcc.com
State license #
020256

About this facility — Pioneer Health Care Center

Pioneer Health Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Rocky Ford, Colorado. It is licensed for 101 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Colorado (90 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Rocky Ford and 210 skilled nursing facilities across Colorado. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Pioneer Health Care Center 53 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $10,033 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Madison Creek Partners
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Chief Joseph Trail, Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2026
Christensen, Covey
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2016
Clegg, Michael
Indirect owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Cook, Cameron
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Hopkins, Amber
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Ikerd, John
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Madison Creek Partners Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2016
Shepherd, David
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Tippet, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2026
White Canyon, Llc
Indirect owner — since 2026

Regulatory standing

License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1987-02-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
7 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$10,033 total
Last standard inspection
2024-04-18
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$418 per day (≈ $12,710/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
88% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 9% private/other
Occupancy
82% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
3% above the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
101
Licensed as
Nursing Facilities
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-28
2024-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-09-18
F-0695
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-09-16
F-0925
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-09-18
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (49 citations)
2024-04-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0676
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-02
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0730
E · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-10
2023-11-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-12-25
2022-12-29Health inspection3 citations
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-02-11
F-0744
E · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-02-11
F-0886
E · No harm found
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2023-02-11
2021-09-16Health inspection9 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2021-10-11
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2021-10-11
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-10-11
F-0684
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-10-11
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2021-10-11
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-08-02
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-10-11
F-0744
G · Actual harm
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2021-10-11
F-0947
F · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2021-10-11
2024-04-18Fire-safety inspection12 citations
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-01
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-07-09
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-08-01
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-06-20
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-01
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-08-01
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-08-01
K-0522
F · No harm found
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2024-05-02
K-0751
F · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Corrected 2024-05-08
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-06-05
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-29
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-08-01
2022-12-29Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-02-03
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-02-14
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-03
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-02-03
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-01-16
2021-09-16Fire-safety inspection12 citations
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2021-10-11
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-10-14
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-10-14
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-10-14
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-11-15
K-0352
D · No harm found
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-11-19
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-11-19
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-10-14
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-11-19
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-11-19
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2021-11-19
K-0781
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2021-10-14

Federal penalties

2024-04-18Fine$10,033
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 065235.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.329 ratings on Google
★★★★★timi Salazar · 2026-04-28 · via Google

“My dad needed occupational and physical therapy as well as medical care after being in the hospital. We were undecided where our father would go. We chatted with Zack. After talking to him and his patient answers to all our questions, we picked Pioneer Healthcare in Rocky Ford. BEST DECISION EVER! Pioneer was considerably larger than I had thought. They cater to various needs and provide two di…”

★★★★★Ruth Smith · 2026-03-02 · via Google

“I love living here, I am living in a facility in the small town of Rocky Ford, and have made such great friends with the other residents. I have seen so much change since coming in in 2021. I love our new nursing staff, they are very adept at there jobs, they care about us residents and put us first. If anything needs to be resolved, the nursing and management team are always so helpful to me.”

★★★★★Rachael Krueger · 2025-11-14 · via Google

“The staff at this nursing home are truly amazing. Everyone I’ve met is kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about the people that live there. You can tell they really love what they do as dedicated professionals, and it shows in the way they treat the residents—with respect, patience, and real compassion. They’re always trying to get better and improve the environment and their processes. One…”

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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