Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle

Veterans Community Living Center at Rifle The VCLC at Rifle is an 89 bed, 24/7 Skilled Nursing Facility that caters exclusively to Veterans.

We had such a fun week!We started it off by exploring Greece’s culture. We had our first annual fall festival. Our guy t...
11/21/2025

We had such a fun week!
We started it off by exploring Greece’s culture. We had our first annual fall festival. Our guy time lunch is always a good time for our gentlemen. Music with Kim is very entertaining for everyone, especially when she brings her students to play the piano.

Bronco’s supporters against the Kansas City Chiefs!!!
11/16/2025

Bronco’s supporters against the Kansas City Chiefs!!!

11/16/2025
Today we honored our Vietnam veterans with a long overdue recognition. A pinning ceremony and a “welcome home” gentleman...
11/13/2025

Today we honored our Vietnam veterans with a long overdue recognition. A pinning ceremony and a “welcome home” gentleman, thank you for your service!

Veterans Day, We visited Rifle High  School, enjoyed some music and lots of homemade baked goods provided by Mountain We...
11/11/2025

Veterans Day, We visited Rifle High School, enjoyed some music and lots of homemade baked goods provided by Mountain West Insurance agency.
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service ❤️🤍💙

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851 E 5th Street
Rifle, CO
81650

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Who We Are.

The Veterans Community Living Center at Rilfe, is the best kept secret on the Western Slope. We are an 89 bed Facility, a 24/7 Skilled Nursing Facility dedicated to United States Military Veterans and their loved ones. We provide both Short Tem rehabilitation, providing Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. We also provide Long Term Care needs for our Veterans, Veteran Spouses, and Gold Star families. We have an 18 bed Secured Dementia/Memory Care unit with an attached walk out beautiful park area/gazebo for our Veterans and families to enjoy. Our facility is located atop the town of Rifle, with beautiful landscaping for enjoyment, and exercise.

The Rifle Center is managed and operated by the State of Colorado.

Dr. Douglas Shenk, MD has worked throughout the Western Slope and well known for his compassionate style of treating his patients. His reputation has made a strong statement to those in the healthcare community and shares his passion for our Veterans. Dr. Shenk is a full-time physician officed in our facility. He is well respected and adored for his community commitment and his service on the Western Slope.

If you are 70%-100% Service Connected disabled, your long term care needs will be paid for through Veterans Administration benefits, we also accept Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, for those in need of payment assistance.