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Overview of Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation

Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation offers nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Englewood, Colorado. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Short term rehabilitation and long term care are both available, so a resident may receive recovery focused support for a limited stay or ongoing nursing care.

In house therapy allows rehabilitation services to take place at the facility rather than requiring outside transportation. The home has 82 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 15 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

A Walk Score of 82 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. David Dunyon serves as administrator, and Cherry Hills Healthcare operates the community. The combination of cognitive supervision, licensed nursing, and rehabilitation may suit a resident whose needs include more than one of these supports.

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Overview of Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living provides nursing home care, assisted living, hospice and palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Lafayette, Colorado. Skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom support, and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

Multiple care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 70 beds, and Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment paths for covered care or direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time associated with each resident.

An expansive rehabilitation gym supports the short term rehabilitation program and gives residents a dedicated setting for rehabilitation services. Family style meals are served in an open dining area, with meal delivery available when illness makes dining in the common area impractical. Residents may also use the private courtyard for quiet walks, and each assisted living apartment has a secure outdoor balcony.

The area has a Walk Score of 85, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to keep a pet in the community. Kurt D Hunter serves as administrator, and Lafayette Community Healthcare operates the community.

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Overview of Broadview Health and Rehabilitation

Broadview Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Greeley, Colorado, offering skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, supporting residents who need ongoing clinical care while living in a residential setting.

The community has 100 beds, and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover nursing care based on the resident’s eligibility and financial resources. Casey Sturch serves as the administrator, and Broadview Health and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight and whose payment plan includes Medicaid, Medicare, or private pay.

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Overview of Aviva at Fitzsimons

Aviva at Fitzsimons is a nursing home in Aurora, Colorado, offering skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents recovering after illness, injury, or hospitalization. The community’s ventilator and tracheostomy care, specialty services and complex care, and post-acute kidney care may suit someone with medically complex needs or a post-acute recovery plan.

There are 100 beds and private accommodations, so each resident has an individual room rather than shared sleeping space. Residents can spend time at the putting green or stop at the on-site café for refreshment. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing eligible residents to use public benefits or pay directly. Lindsey Kristine Doiel serves as the administrator. Vivage Senior Living owns Aviva at Fitzsimons.

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Overview of Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility

Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility is a nursing home in Fort Collins, CO. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing oversight and help with daily needs, while 24-hour staffing means staff are present around the clock. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, or a temporary respite stay.

Short-term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services provide therapy during recovery. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary coverage, such as during travel or recovery.

Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility opened in 1971 and has 90 beds. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, and private pay means using personal funds.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 7m per resident/day, representing the total nurse time assigned per resident each day. Clinton C. Dale is the administrator.

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Overview of Frasier Retirement Community

Frasier Retirement Community is a continuing care retirement community in Boulder, Colorado, offering independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Because these care levels are available within one community, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move between them without leaving the community or starting over socially. The range may suit someone who wants independent living now but may need more support later.

The community has 54 beds, with one bedroom and two bedroom housing options. A one bedroom layout provides space for one resident, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Frasier Retirement Community is in the Frasier Meadows neighborhood.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. Respite care is also available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Total nurse staffing is 5h 16m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time available per resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. A Wellness Center and rehabilitation services give residents access to these services through the community. Dining uses a community specific menu shaped by resident preferences and local seasonal ingredients, while salon and spa services allow residents to arrange grooming and spa appointments within the community.

Pets are allowed. With a Walk Score of 65 out of 100, the area is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands without a car.

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Overview of Continuing Care at Wind Crest

Continuing Care at Wind Crest offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Highlands Ranch, CO. Nursing home care includes on-site nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 44 beds, so it is smaller in scale and gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 4h 44m per resident per day, which represents the amount of daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Kelsey J Ficca serves as administrator, and Wind Crest operates the community.

Fitness and indoor aquatics spaces give residents places to exercise, while walking paths offer an on-site route for walks. Transportation services are available for residents who need a ride, and rehabilitation services support recovery and functional needs. Respite care provides short-term stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed.

A Medical Center is part of the community. With a Walk Score of 31, the area is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride. The combination of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care may be a good fit for someone whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.

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Overview of Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Littleton, CO, with 190 beds for residents who need ongoing nursing support. The center is 88% occupied, so most of its beds are in use.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Cherrelyn Healthcare Center may be a good fit for someone whose medical needs require continuous professional oversight. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicare generally applies to short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid may help cover care when savings are not enough. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 32 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident. Josh Becton serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Rowan Community

Rowan Community is a nursing home in Denver, Colorado, offering skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services support long term care, with licensed nursing available on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Respite care provides a temporary stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away.

Rowan Community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support or comfort focused care, as well as for a family seeking temporary respite. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation provide therapy during a temporary stay. Chronic Disease Management addresses ongoing health conditions, while Behavioral Health Care addresses mental and emotional health needs. Hospice and Comfort Care is also available as a specific program for residents receiving comfort focused support.

The community has 65 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to pay for care. Bridget Linton serves as the administrator.

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The Center at Cordera, LLC

9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80924
Overview of The Center at Cordera

Administered by Eric Michael Andersen, The Center at Cordera provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The community provides nursing services with licensed nurses on-site for older adults who require ongoing clinical oversight. Moreover, rehabilitation services are available to support residents’ recovery and mobility needs.

The home has 80 beds with a current occupancy of 26.3%. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 2 minutes of nursing care per day. Medicare and private pay are also accepted, allowing those eligible to use Medicare to cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay.

Private suites include private bathrooms, giving residents dedicated living and bathing spaces. Moreover, a beauty salon allows residents to receive salon services on-site, and chef-prepared meals are served.

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Nursing Homes in Colorado at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5