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Nursing Home

Accel at Longmont

Nursing Home

Accel at Longmont

1960 S Fordham St, Longmont, CO 80503 View map
Overview of Accel at Longmont

Accel at Longmont exemplifies premium services, setting a high standard in skilled nursing and rehabilitative healthcare. Their top-tier care is complemented by luxurious accommodations, providing a hotel-like experience for both clients and senior residents. With a focus on inpatient and outpatient rehab, location-based care, and skilled nursing, they have become a reliable choice for numerous families seeking exceptional support.

Their menu choices are not only delicious but also cater to individual dietary needs with professional counseling and management. They also go above and beyond by providing on-site pharmacy services, as well as access to podiatry, dentistry, and optometry services. Additionally, residents can enjoy the convenience of an on-site beauty and barber salon. The lush outdoor spaces, featuring meticulously landscaped grounds, provide a perfect retreat, all within electronically secured premises, ensuring a sense of safety and tranquility. Indeed, Accel at Longmont stands as a credible long-term care facility, covering all aspects to provide seniors with a comforting environment.

(720) 494-2624

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
1/5
Colorado average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
1/5
Colorado average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
1/5
Colorado average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
Colorado average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
1h 14m per day

This home provides 68% less nursing time per resident than the Colorado average.

Colorado average: 3h 52m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 53m per day 50m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 39m per day 2h 13m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 37m per day 3h 17m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 54m per day 36m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 116

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 37.9%
Residents per day (avg) 25
Occupancy rate
37.9%
Residents per day (avg)
25

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

66% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 23 days

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$9.1M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$9,104,085.00
Operating loss
$-1,534,273.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
33.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.6M
Total costs $10.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 18 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Types of Care at Accel at Longmont

Skilled Nursing Respite Care
Contact Accel at Longmont

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 53

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
7.57

Colorado average 5.2


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

36 of 53 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 17 of 53 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
150% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 5
138% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

1 critical citation More info Colorado average: 0.4

5 serious citations More info Colorado average: 2.1

46 moderate citations More info Colorado average: 22.2

1 minor citation More info Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Longmont The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

5 facilities compared · CMS & CO Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Peaks Care Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Longmont
88
80.1%
+5%
3.50
+34%
-9%
0
22
1
77
A+
80
Bogie33
$11,4M
$3,7M
32%
65189
Life Care Center of Longmont
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Longmont
148
77.3%
+1%
3.48
+36%
-10%
0
18
1
115
-
54
Siegel, Jerusha
$22,2M
$10,0M
44.8%
65282
Accel at Longmont
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Longmont
116
37.9%
-50%
1.23
+24%
-68%
4
53
6
25
-
18
Longmont Tc, Llc
$9,1M
$3,0M
33.6%
65429
Katherine & Charles Green Houses
-
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Longmont
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0
0
0
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61
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Longmont United Hospital
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Longmont
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Address 3.6 miles from city center — 9.89 miles to nearest hospital (Boulder Valley Anesthesiology, PLLC)

Address 1960 S Fordham St, Longmont, CO 80503

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 36
Employees 31
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 0.73:1
61% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1

Avg staff/day 12
Average shift 8.7 hours
5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 3,147
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

5.5%

174 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant120121,25730100%9.3
Registered Nurse6066132997%11.4
Licensed Practical Nurse7074942893%9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021861757%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff1011752377%7.6
Administrator1011682170%8
Speech Language Pathologist0111302170%6.2
Nurse Practitioner202801033%8
Physical Therapy Assistant01124413%5.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician022151757%0.7
Qualified Social Worker0115413%1.2
12 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
6 Registered Nurse
% of Days 97%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 93%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 57%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 77%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 33%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 13%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 57%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 13%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
49 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (10.2%)
Medicaid
16 residents (32.7%)
Private pay or other
28 residents (57.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.8
42% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.3
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Colorado avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.6%
47% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.8%
29% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 12.4%
47% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 9.3%
179% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.9%
102% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.6%
149% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.5%
72% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.3%
82% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.5%
23% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.2%
7% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.7%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Above average Colorado avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.2%
16% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
32% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 74.4%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 29.6%
46% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 20.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.2%
44% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 12.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 68.4%
27% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.0%
13% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 50.6%

Penalties and 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 amount $88K
122% higher than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 4
80% more fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $88K
Colorado average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 29, 2024
$25K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 27, 2023
$23K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 3, 2023
$23K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 15, 2023
$17K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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