Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies

1020 Patton St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 View Map

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies has been one of the trusted nursing homes in Fort Collins. Focusing on short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, residents and families can expect only the upscale professional and compassionate service they seek. The nursing home provides motivation and cultivation for a fulfilling life.
The beautiful community has amenities residents can take advantage of common areas, lounges, a library, restaurant-style dining, and a fitness center. Personalized care for specialty services is provided, such as housekeeping, 24/7 care staff, stimulating programs, and scheduled activities offered.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.00/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 106

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 67.3%
Residents per day (avg) 89
Occupancy rate
67.3%
Residents per day (avg)
89

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

47% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15.8M
Profit
$9.4M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$15,765,438.00
Profit
$9,425,601.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.5M
15.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
Total costs $6.3M
Bed community size
106-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 53 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Status
Active

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 65192

Ownership & operating entity

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies is administrated by Truax, Todd.

Owner: CASTLE PINES HEALTHCARE LLC
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Private pay Medicaid Medicare

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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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Address 1.8 miles from city center

Address 1020 Patton St, Fort Collins, CO 80524

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

143
Total Staff
100
Employees
43
Contractors
34,727
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse511.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse109.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant878.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
108 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
15 staff
8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2%
of total hours from contractors
701 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 42 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant45428715,11891100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse91103,69091100%9.2
Registered Nurse5052,5888897%11.4
Dental Services Staff4041,9346774%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041,6588088%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant3031,3577886%8.2
Nurse Aide in Training3031,1668290%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3039917380%8.1
Qualified Social Worker4048316470%8.1
RN Director of Nursing1018107987%10.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist5057566673%8.3
Nurse Practitioner2026036571%9
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian1015206571%8
Speech Language Pathologist3035165763%9
Occupational Therapy Assistant1015046571%7.8
Medication Aide/Technician2024364651%8.2
Physical Therapy Aide1013915156%7.7
Occupational Therapy Aide3033384145%7.3

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Nov 2019 – Sep 2025)

7
Inspections
22
Total Citations
1
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3.14
Citations/Inspection
Sep 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
20
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
1
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
8
36% of total
Resident Rights
4
18% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
3
14% of total
Infection Control
1
5% of total
Administration
1
5% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 15
Complaint Investigations 7
State Comparison (CO)
Citations
22
Colorado average: 24.8
Critical Citations
1
Colorado average: 0.4
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Sep 23, 2025 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Sep 23, 2025 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0605 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 J Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 D AdministrationF0835 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 D Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 D Quality of CareF0742 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 D Care PlanningF0644 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 D Resident RightsF0555 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 E Resident RightsF0565 Corrected
Jun 26, 2025 D Resident RightsF0628 Corrected
Oct 23, 2024 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Oct 23, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
May 01, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
May 01, 2024 D Quality of CareF0697 Corrected
Dec 12, 2023 D Quality of CareF0744 Corrected
Dec 12, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Feb 16, 2023 E Care PlanningF0659 Corrected
Nov 21, 2019 D Abuse/NeglectF0604 Corrected
Nov 21, 2019 D Care PlanningF0658 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Ensign
Resident Census by Payment Source
84 Total Residents
Medicare 15 (17.9%)
Medicaid 61 (72.6%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (9.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

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

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
8.9 Score
Near average Colorado avg: 9.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
20.2 Score
7% worse than avg Colorado avg: 18.8

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
18.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
7.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.4%
Depressive Symptoms
12.0%
Falls with Major Injury
2.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
86.9%
Antipsychotic Use
19.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
14.7%
Influenza Vaccine
96.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.5%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
27.7%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
79.3% Near average Colorado: 76.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg Colorado: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
71.3% 6% worse than avg Colorado: 75.6%

Penalties & Fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total Fines $33K Colorado avg: $40K 17% better than avg
Number of Fines 1 Colorado avg: 2.2
Compared to Colorado Average Facility: $33K | Colorado Avg: $40K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (Jun 2025 - Jun 2025)

Jun 26, 2025 Civil Money Penalty
$33K

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver
Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (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).
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
  • 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.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Colorado OAP

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics:
    Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Colorado Medicaid PACE

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

Requirements:
  • 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).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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