Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Nursing Home Facility
2277 East Drive, Monte Vista, CO 81144
Juniper Village at Monte Vista is home to approximately 60 residents and is dedicated to nurturing the spirit of life in each individual we serve. We believe that the keys to healthy aging are an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit. No matter what the individual limitations might be, through our Alive in All Seasons Program, we encourage and respect each resident’s individuality and ability to remain physically fit, socially connected to friends and family and have their spiritual needs fulfilled. The staff at Juniper Village deliver care with a holistic health care approach.
Operated by Juniper Communities, which runs 14 communities in our directory.
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is licensed for 60 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Rio Grande County average about 49 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 57% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Rio Grande County average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 and recorded 11 deficiencies.
The community is located in Rio Grande County, CO.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 31 problems at Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $37,103.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 60
- Occupancy 57%
- Last health inspection May 2026
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