Operated by owner Leland Bruce, Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing facility on Meadowbrook Boulevard in Paonia, Colorado. The 60-bed center focuses on short-term rehabilitation and offers dedicated private rehab rooms and a range of therapy services that support recovery from surgery, injury, or hospitalization. The facility’s occupancy rate is 57%, so there’s room for new admissions, giving families more flexibility in placement timing.
Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 7 minutes per resident. Registered nurses spend 44 minutes per day on direct care. That foundation of staffing supports both physical healing and mental health services, which are part of the facility’s care approach. Rehabilitation extends across outpatient therapy and recreational therapy, which may benefit residents as they regain function and achieve independence at their own pace.
The neighborhood is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 52. Visiting families can navigate some errands on foot. However, only some nearby amenities are within a reasonable distance.
Amenities on-site include restaurant-style dining, free Wi-Fi throughout the building, a beauty salon, and 24-hour laundry service. Recreational activities are built around daily programming to stimulate both mind and body. There’s also a smoking patio for residents who need it. Wander Guard technology is available for residents who need memory support or monitoring.
The center’s focus on rehabilitation and the availability of private rooms make it a great choice for patients recovering from an acute event who need structured, professional care and expect to return home.
