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Best Nursing Homes in Fort Collins, CO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 8 nursing homes in Fort Collins, CO using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CO
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Fort Collins, CO. 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: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Fort Collins, CO. 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 Fort Collins, CO. 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Fort Collins (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

7 facilities compared · CMS & CO Dept. of Health data

Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
NH
AL
Fort Collins (Centre Avenue)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #198 / 533
35.6%
Facility 35.6%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #199 / 221
-53%
4.33
Facility 4.33
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #45 / 215
+16%+12%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 221
2.5
Facility 2.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #20 / 221
232A+
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 51
Rank #181 / 872
-
$13.6M
Facility $13.6M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #45 / 221
$7.7M
Facility $7.7M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #27 / 221
56.6%
Facility 56.6%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #58 / 221
65377
Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
NH
AL
Fort Collins (South Lemay Avenue)
130
Facility 130
CO AVG 76
Rank #66 / 533
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #18 / 221
+22%
4.72
Facility 4.72
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #27 / 215
-3%+22%
$7.4k
Facility $7.4k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #92 / 221
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #13 / 221
1.4
Facility 1.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #1 / 221
1123A+
48
Facility 48
CO AVG 51
Rank #507 / 872
-
$18.4M
Facility $18.4M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #29 / 221
$9.8M
Facility $9.8M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #10 / 221
53.1%
Facility 53.1%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #72 / 221
65142
Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility
NH
AL
Fort Collins (Prospect/Shields)
100
Facility 100
CO AVG 76
Rank #161 / 533
--
5.25
Facility 5.25
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #17 / 215
-13%+36%
$26.9k
Facility $26.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #152 / 221
17
Facility 17
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #68 / 221
3.4
Facility 3.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #51 / 221
214A+
72
Facility 72
CO AVG 51
Rank #193 / 872
-
$11.6M
Facility $11.6M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #92 / 221
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #51 / 221
65.3%
Facility 65.3%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #18 / 221
65245
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies
NH
MC
Fort Collins
106
Facility 106
CO AVG 76
Rank #134 / 533
--
3.00
Facility 3.00
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #177 / 215
-66%-22%
$21.3k
Facility $21.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #139 / 221
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #100 / 221
3.1
Facility 3.1
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #42 / 221
213A+
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 51
Rank #445 / 872
Todd Truax
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #55 / 221
$2.8M
Facility $2.8M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #200 / 221
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #218 / 221
65192
Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
AL
Fort Collins (Prospect At Spring Meadows)
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 76
Rank #79 / 533
57.9%
Facility 57.9%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #174 / 221
-24%
2.63
Facility 2.63
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #205 / 215
+10%-32%
$48.9k
Facility $48.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #187 / 221
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #189 / 221
3.3
Facility 3.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #46 / 221
676-
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 51
Rank #181 / 872
-
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #126 / 221
$2.5M
Facility $2.5M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #63 / 221
28.4%
Facility 28.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #14 / 221
65221
The Center at Rock Creek-
NH
AL
Fort Collins
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 76
Rank #269 / 533
58.4%
Facility 58.4%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #173 / 221
-24%------------
42
Facility 42
CO AVG 51
Rank #559 / 872
-
$8.8M
Facility $8.8M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #62 / 221
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #120 / 221
65.3%
Facility 65.3%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #204 / 221
65423
Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation
NH
MC
Fort Collins (Old Town West)
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #303 / 533
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #68 / 221
+13%
3.16
Facility 3.16
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #158 / 215
+32%-18%
$38.5k
Facility $38.5k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #171 / 221
33
Facility 33
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #162 / 221
6.6
Facility 6.6
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #167 / 221
556-
92
Facility 92
CO AVG 51
Rank #31 / 872
-
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #208 / 221
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #192 / 221
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #15 / 221
65257
Overview of Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility

Centre Avenue Health and Rehab offer a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Focusing on skilled nursing, the retirement home creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and individuality. Centre Avenue creates an environment of compassion and kindness for each senior.
As a member of the Columbine Cares for Seniors community, residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, memory care, fully-equipped bedrooms with utilities included (piped-in oxygen, private sink, wardrobe), restaurant-style dining, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, educational and social engagements, pet therapy, and fitness classes offered.

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Overview of Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility

Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Focusing on skilled nursing, the retirement home creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and individuality. Lemy Avenue creates an environment of compassion and kindness for each senior. 
As a member of the Columbine Cares for Seniors community, residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, memory care, fully-equipped bedrooms with utilities included (piped-in oxygen, private sink, wardrobe), restaurant-style dining, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, educational and social engagements, pet therapy, and fitness classes offered.

Contact Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility

Overview of Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility

The Sister community of Lemy Avenue, Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. Focusing on skilled nursing, the retirement home creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and individuality. Columbine West creates an environment of compassion and kindness for each senior.
As a member of the Columbine Cares for Seniors community, residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, memory care, fully-equipped bedrooms with utilities included (piped-in oxygen, private sink, wardrobe), restaurant-style dining, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, educational and social engagements, pet therapy, and fitness classes offered.

Contact Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility

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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Overview of Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center

Live a blissful retirement at Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center, an outstanding community in Fort Collins, CO, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents receive top-notch care tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7. Purposely built and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults feel at ease during their stay.

The community participates in Medicare and Medicaid to ease financial burdens. With therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, the community strives to enhance residents’ living experiences. With exceptional care and extensive amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

Contact Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of The Center at Rock Creek

The Center at Rock Creek places importance on enriching and empowering the lives of its seniors. With an emphasis on skilled nursing and rehabilitation, management and staff offer its best-in-class service when attending to any need a resident may have. The home helps residents thrive to reach their fullest potential and cultivate holistic wellness. The Center guarantees unparalleled, luxurious care in a hotel-like community.
All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and linen services, housekeeping. One of its specialties is rehabilitation services, focusing on occupational, speech, and physical; nursing services, focusing on post-hospital care and blood withdrawals; and medical services, with personalized care programs and routine check-ups– among many others.

Contact The Center at Rock Creek

Overview of Columbine Patio Homes

Located on Torino Circle, Columbine Patio Homes is a retirement community in Fort Collins, Colorado, that provides independent living services to adults 55+. The community also features private apartments in a single-story setting, focusing on older adults’ comfort and privacy. Housekeeping, beauty services, and transportation are also provided for residents’ convenience. Small animal companions are also welcome to accompany residents, as the community promotes a pet-friendly environment.

Social programs, recreational activities, and exercise programs promote holistic wellness and encourage residents to socialize. Its surrounding area also earned a walkability score of 71, making it very walkable and allowing residents to reach most amenities and services on foot. Columbine Patio Homes also provides a variety of floor plans to meet older adults’ preferences.

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Overview of Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation

Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility privately operated by Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation LLC in Fort Collins, Colorado. Provided are skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care to Larimer County residents. Occupancy stands at 72.8 percent, slightly below Colorado’s average which indicates general availability. With an average stay length of 159 days, the census leans toward sub-acute and transitional care instead of long-term residency.

The inspection record warrants attention. Across five inspections since 2022, the facility totaled 33 citations, roughly 33 percent above Colorado’s 24.8 average, with four citations stemming from complaint investigations. Five of those citations were classified as serious, compared to a 2.1 state average. No immediate jeopardy findings appear on record. Separately, the facility carries a 2-star CMS overall rating, driven primarily by health inspection performance and staffing levels, both of which fall significantly below state benchmarks. Meanwhile, staffing is the sharpest gap. Total nurse hours run 3h 9m per resident daily, 18 percent below Colorado’s 3h 51m average, placing the facility 134th out of 177 Colorado SNFs on this measure. Every staffing metric tracked by CMS falls below state average.

Services include 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, respite care, and a Pulmonary Rehabilitation program. Memory care is also offered on-site. The facility’s walk score of 92 reflects a highly walkable location in central Fort Collins, convenient for family visits and outpatient appointments.

Storybrook fits residents pursuing short- to mid-term post-acute recovery, especially those with pulmonary or rehabilitation needs weighing a facility close to Fort Collins’ urban core.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Fort Collins, CO

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Colorado?

Assisted living in Colorado is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Colorado Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Colorado Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 8 nursing homes in Fort Collins, CO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Fort Collins, CO?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Fort Collins, CO, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Fort Collins, CO?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.