Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Durango, CO

Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Durango, CO

Overview of Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living

Serving older adults in Colorado for 29 years, Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living is a 70-bed residential community that sits in an exceptionally walkable location with a Walk Score of 97. It’s then easy for residents and visitors to access nearby services and neighborhoods on foot.

The community offers 24/7 care staffing paired with rehabilitation services and respite care for those in transition. Residents benefit from nursing support, housekeeping, laundry, and in-town transportation to handle appointments and errands. The mix of services indicates active residential support and short-term care needs. Daily life centers on restaurant-style dining, with three meals per day selected and approved by the Resident Council, giving residents a voice in their eating preferences. A dedicated Activities Director organizes a regular social and events calendar to engage residents throughout the week. Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living also offers a therapy gym and exercise room for those wanting to stay active, plus a salon for grooming services.

The Secret Garden provides outdoor space, and the overall setting prioritizes the kind of daily ambiance and interpersonal connection that matter most when picking a home. The community, with nearly three decades of operation, offers stability and experience in assisted living care.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 70 Rank #259 / 516Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 259th out of 516 homes we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
29 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #4 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 838 homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
97 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence/Alternative Care Facility (Medicaid)
StatusActive

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living is administered by Rita Horst.

Owner NameSunshine Gardens Group LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Transportation
Laundry
Salon
Fitness Center
Garden
Social And Events Calendar
Activities
Religious ServicesChapel available for prayer, worship, and meditation
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMonday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Inspection History

In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living

Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living, assisted living — Floor plan layout of a private assisted living unit
Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living, assisted living — Floor plan layout for a private bedroom and bath
Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living, assisted living — Floor plan layout of a private living unit
Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living, assisted living — Floor plan of a senior living apartment layout
Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living, assisted living — Floor plan layout for a semi-private room
Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living, assisted living — Floor plan layout of a senior living apartment

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Trinidad Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Trinidad
119
Facility 119
CO AVG 74
Rank #86 / 516
No
77
Facility 77
CO AVG 53
Rank #136 / 838
A+Stacie CurrieTrinidad Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC
Brighton Care Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Brighton
108
Facility 108
CO AVG 74
Rank #115 / 516
No
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 53
Rank #225 / 838
A+Sterling KroutBroken Ridge Healthcare Inc
Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Englewood
82
Facility 82
CO AVG 74
Rank #222 / 516
No
82
Facility 82
CO AVG 53
Rank #91 / 838
-David DunyonCherry Hills Healthcare, Inc
Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC
AL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Woodland Park
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 74
Rank #228 / 516
No
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 53
Rank #242 / 838
-Holden Brett GrandstaffForest Ridge Health And Rehab LLC
Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living
AL
MC
Durango
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 74
Rank #259 / 516
Yes
97
Facility 97
CO AVG 53
Rank #4 / 838
A+Rita HorstSunshine Gardens Group LLC

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living

Who is the owner of Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living?

Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living is legally operated by Sunshine Gardens Group LLC, and administered by Rita Horst.

Is Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

How long has Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living been in business?

Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living on this page.

Are pets allowed at Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living?

Yes, Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living?

Rita Horst is the administrator of Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living.

How many beds does Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living have?

Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living has 70 beds.

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