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Boulder Post Acute

BOULDER, CO 80304-3621 View Map

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Overview of Boulder Post Acute

Boulder Post Acute is a skilled nursing home in Boulder, CO, focused on the safety, wellness, and healing of its patients. It offers personalized rehabilitation, memory care, and nursing services. The facility is recognized for its 5-Star Quality Measures Medicare Rating.

(303) 442-4037 dacia.spiker@boulderpostacute.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.44/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 162

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

86.9%

136

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 years

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

47% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$16.6M

Profit

$166.6K

Proprietary home Other

Home revenue

$16,632,924.00

Profit

$166,550.00

Payroll costs

$6.8M

41% of revenue

Other operating costs

$9.6M

Total costs $16.5M

162-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065052

Accreditations: 5-Star Quality Measures Medicare Rating

Ownership & operating entity

Boulder Post Acute is administrated by Carlson, Aaron.

Owner name: MESA VISTA HEALTHCARE, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Short-Term Rehabilitation, Memory Care, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Behavioral Health

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 am – 6 pm; Weekends: 10 am – 6 pm

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140

LAURITZEN, RAY

76.5%

$19,197,269.00

$7,277,283.00

37.9%

108.90

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3.4523

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Boulder Post Acute

SNF

CO 80304-3621

162

ANNEBERG, LEE

86.9%

$16,621,245.00

$6,826,039.00

41.1%

136.30

3/5

4.4368

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Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Boulder

Bed Count: 140

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: LAURITZEN, RAY

CCN: 65222

Occupancy: 76.5%

Home Revenue: $19,197,269.00

Payroll Costs: $7,277,283.00

Payroll %: 37.9%

Avg Residents/Day: 108.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4523

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Boulder Post Acute

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80304-3621

Bed Count: 162

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: ANNEBERG, LEE

CCN: 65052

Occupancy: 86.9%

Home Revenue: $16,621,245.00

Payroll Costs: $6,826,039.00

Payroll %: 41.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 136.30

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.4368

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 2

BOULDER, CO 80304-3621

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309

Total Staff

127

Employees

182

Contractors

48,558

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

9.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	25	9.4	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	69	10.4	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	191	9.9	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

286 staff

10hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

6.4hs shift avg

Therapy Services

8 staff

6.1hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

1 staff

9.3hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

4.4hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

16.7%

of total hours from contractors

8,094 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 118 Licensed Practical Nurse: 49 Registered Nurse: 15

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	73	118	191	27,018	91	100%	9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	20	49	69	11,080	91	100%	10.4
Registered Nurse	10	15	25	3,425	91	100%	9.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,264	88	97%	7.6
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	959	71	78%	7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	696	64	70%	5.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	522	71	78%	7.4
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	424	63	69%	6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	2	0	2	380	54	59%	7
Qualified Activities Professional	1	0	1	362	39	43%	9.3
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	328	74	81%	4.4
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	285	57	63%	5
Dietitian	2	0	2	205	27	30%	7.6
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	49	14	15%	3.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	27	11	12%	2.5

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Total Health inspections 7

46% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 30

21% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

4.29 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 22 citations

Complaint investigations 18 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

150% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 2

5% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 26

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect serious citation May 13, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation May 13, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Feb 04, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 04, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: PACS

Resident Census by Payment Source

133 Total Residents

Medicaid 133 (100%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 5.5

39% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 12.1

36% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 9.0%

44% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 9.5%

44% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.9%

23% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.3%

At Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.1%

71% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.4%

73% below Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.0%

59% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 33.0%

76% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 80.0%

14% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.8%

8% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 60.4%

21% worse than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

5% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 91.7%

21% better than Colorado average

Total fines amount $14K

This home paid 65% less in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 55% fewer fines than the state average.

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Colorado average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty May 13, 2025

$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Boulder Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 86.9% ↑ 0.8pp vs 2022

Net Income $166,550 ↑ ~$30K vs 2022

Total Payroll $9,018,303 ↓ ~$1.5M vs 2022

Profit Margin 1.0% ↑ 0.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	87.9%	88.3%	87.3%	89.7%	89.2%	86.8%	83.6%	83.5%	90.6%	84.6%	86.1%	86.9%
Beds	162	162	162	162	162	162	162	162	162	162	162	162
Net Income	$1,724,993	$1,836,782	$1,559,560	$1,476,635	$2,068,210	$252,304	$282,149	-$725,677	$880,060	-$312,761	$137,002	$166,550
Gross Revenue	$13,244,077	$12,345,768	$12,853,350	$12,628,261	$13,175,307	$15,737,797	$15,755,222	$16,621,929	$18,111,693	$17,965,990	$18,649,875	$16,621,245
Operating Expenses	$9,510,537	$9,627,161	$10,070,655	$10,316,599	$10,390,804	$12,815,484	$12,599,274	$14,236,449	$14,373,255	$15,564,631	$15,402,977	$13,859,708
Net Patient Revenue	$11,230,842	$11,459,828	$11,625,955	$11,789,042	$12,455,531	$13,050,152	$12,858,054	$13,485,953	$14,842,438	$14,569,726	$14,779,536	$14,014,579
Total Payroll	$6,230,251	$6,855,594	$7,029,951	$7,039,947	$7,223,626	$7,530,544	$7,380,917	$8,566,932	$8,516,120	$9,983,008	$10,525,301	$9,018,303
Profit Margin %	13.0%	14.9%	12.1%	11.7%	15.7%	1.6%	1.8%	-4.4%	4.9%	-1.7%	0.7%	1.0%
Medicare %	5.6%	5.1%	6.1%	4.0%	3.7%	2.5%	1.8%	2.1%	2.1%	1.5%	1.5%	5.0%
Medicaid %	85.7%	88.2%	86.1%	88.8%	88.7%	91.1%	92.6%	93.2%	92.4%	94.3%	95.1%	63.1%
Private %	8.6%	6.6%	7.8%	7.2%	7.6%	6.4%	5.6%	4.7%	5.5%	4.3%	3.4%	31.8%
Revenue/Day	$216	$219	$225	$222	$236	$254	$260	$273	$276	$291	$290	$298
Cost/Day	$183	$184	$195	$195	$196	$250	$255	$288	$268	$311	$302	$295
Avg Length of Stay	399.7 days	421.2 days	365.9 days	662.8 days	652.9 days	493.6 days	418.9 days	365.8 days	617.5 days	735.7 days	760.1 days	701.7 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Boulder Post Acute

Boulder Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Boulder Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Boulder Post Acute

Boulder Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Boulder Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

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Programs & Activities

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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