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Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

DURANGO, CO 81301-7940 View Map

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Durango, Colorado. It offers specialized therapy services and rehabilitative care, focusing on collaboration and communication with patients and their families. The center provides long-term care, short-term rehab, and various specialized services including cardiac and orthopedic care.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.24/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

5/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

3/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

87.7%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$7.2M

Profit

$520.0K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$7,175,790.00

Profit

$519,989.00

Payroll costs

$2.3M

32.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.3M

Total costs $6.7M

40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF (Medicare Only)

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065411

Ownership & operating entity

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Bradley, Christy Bernice.

Owner name: COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehab

Long Term Care

Orthopedic Care

Pulmonary Care

Cardiac Care

Wound Healing

Diabetes Management.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautiful private suites

A variety of fine dining options

Access to a spacious courtyard and patio

Beautiful therapy pool

Family lounges to entertain guests

Laundry and housekeeping services

Wifi and cable TV.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Long-term care, Full Service Rehab, Skilled Nursing Staff, Cardiac Care, Orthopedic Care.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

A variety of fine dining options available.

Meals Included

Yes

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Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

SNF

CO 81301-7940

MONARCO, ASHLEE

87.7%

$7,155,827.00

$2,314,632.00

32.3%

35.00

5/5

3.2387

4/5

3/5

5/5

-16%

+15%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81301-7940

Bed Count: 40

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MONARCO, ASHLEE

CCN: 65411

Occupancy: 87.7%

Home Revenue: $7,155,827.00

Payroll Costs: $2,314,632.00

Payroll %: 32.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 35.00

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2387

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 8

Severe Citations: 3

RN share vs State Avg:

+13%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-16%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+15%

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

DURANGO, CO 81301-7940

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

16,216

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.5

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	11	9.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	3	10.6	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	9.4	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

43 staff

9.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

3 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

22 staff

6.2hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.8%

of total hours from contractors

125 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	23	0	23	6,025	91	100%	9.4
Registered Nurse	11	0	11	3,782	91	100%	9.4
Physical Therapy Assistant	6	0	6	867	80	88%	7
Nurse Aide in Training	4	0	4	574	53	58%	9.8
Medication Aide/Technician	1	0	1	571	48	53%	11.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	8	0	8	564	81	89%	5.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	553	61	67%	7.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	516	64	70%	8.1
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Licensed Practical Nurse	3	0	3	501	40	44%	10.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	456	57	63%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	2	0	2	365	51	56%	7.2
Respiratory Therapist	4	0	4	235	44	48%	5
Medical Director	0	1	1	104	13	14%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	65	12	13%	5.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	21	5	5%	4.2

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Total Health inspections 3

38% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total Health citations 8

68% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

2.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 8 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 3

43% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 5

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 21, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy serious citation Jul 12, 2023

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 12, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership

Part of: Centennial Healthcare

Resident Census by Payment Source

35 Total Residents

Medicare 11 (31.4%)

Private Pay/Other 24 (68.6%)

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 6.4

29% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 12.6

33% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.2%

24% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 9.9%

42% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 15.7%

32% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 6.7%

102% above Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.9%

50% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.5%

143% above Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 26.7%

272% above Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 5.6%

70% below Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.3%

76% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.0%

29% better than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.4%

Near Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 97.1%

28% better than Colorado average

Total fines amount $22K

This home paid 44% 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 Jul 12, 2023

$22K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 87.7% ↓ 2.1pp vs 2022

Net Income $519,989 ↑ ~$588K vs 2022

Total Payroll $2,946,795 ↑ ~$2.1M vs 2022

Profit Margin 7.3% ↑ 10.9pp vs 2022

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Metric	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	59.0%	80.6%	83.2%	84.9%	81.7%	84.2%	80.4%	76.5%	89.9%	87.7%
Beds	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40
Net Income	-$599,828	$195,121	$505,350	$434,239	$267,375	$446,797	$989,828	$1,195,211	-$68,386	$519,989
Gross Revenue	$3,006,121	$4,870,081	$4,930,677	$5,264,812	$5,137,977	$5,359,226	$4,648,268	$4,094,798	$1,863,465	$7,155,827
Operating Expenses	$3,354,642	$4,372,057	$4,135,969	$4,374,077	$4,474,547	$4,628,951	$4,231,706	$3,975,062	$1,704,895	$5,483,126
Net Patient Revenue	$2,749,954	$4,544,424	$4,625,307	$4,791,293	$4,674,622	$5,063,191	$4,459,872	$4,039,767	$1,636,459	$5,983,152
Total Payroll	$1,898,793	$2,759,984	$2,632,774	$2,785,628	$2,856,318	$3,070,399	$2,772,717	$2,467,064	$875,740	$2,946,795
Profit Margin %	-20.0%	4.0%	10.3%	8.3%	5.2%	8.3%	21.3%	29.2%	-3.7%	7.3%
Medicare %	61.7%	45.3%	35.2%	38.8%	33.3%	32.3%	20.2%	14.2%	16.5%	28.0%
Medicaid %	7.2%	29.5%	45.6%	45.0%	52.1%	46.9%	52.3%	62.4%	55.4%	44.0%
Private %	31.2%	25.2%	19.3%	16.2%	14.6%	20.8%	27.5%	23.4%	28.1%	28.0%
Revenue/Day	$413	$386	$380	$387	$392	$412	$379	$362	$373	$467
Cost/Day	$504	$372	$340	$353	$375	$376	$359	$356	$389	$428
Avg Length of Stay	38.7 days	44.4 days	52.7 days	58.2 days	54.3 days	63.4 days	110.0 days	117.6 days	99.7 days	66.4 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.

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

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

Eldertainment

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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