Trinidad Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
409 Benedicta Ave · Trinidad, CO · 81082 · 7198469291
119 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Centennial Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
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.
Corrected June 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
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.
Corrected July 2, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2020
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected March 2, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2020
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 15, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2020
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 1, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 5, 2020
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 6, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F February 5, 2020
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 1, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F February 5, 2020
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 2, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2020
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 1, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2020
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 March 2, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 15, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 1, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2020
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.
Corrected March 2, 2020 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2020
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 2, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 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.
Corrected March 15, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065396 · certified since October 26, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.