Accel at Longmont

Nursing Home
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 Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Colorado average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Colorado average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Colorado average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Colorado average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
1h 14m per day

This home provides 68% less nursing time per resident than the state 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
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 29m per day 41m per day 52m 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

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$9.1M
Operating loss
-$1.5M
Proprietary home 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
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Longmont
88
No
A+
80
BOGIE33
80.1%
$11,432,040.00
$3,658,640.00
32%
77.30
5/5
3.5033
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3/5
4/5
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22
1
+34%
-9%
+5%
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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Longmont
148
No
-
54
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77.3%
$22,249,134.00
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44.8%
114.90
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18
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Accel at Longmont
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Longmont
116
No
-
18
LONGMONT TC, LLC
37.9%
$9,087,259.00
$3,049,578.00
33.6%
25.30
1/5
1.2250
1/5
1/5
3/5
4
53
6
+24%
-68%
-50%
Katherine & Charles Green Houses
HC

Hospice Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Longmont
-
No
-
61
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Longmont United Hospital
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Longmont
-
No
-
55
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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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

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

36
Total Staff
31
Employees
5
Contractors
3,147
Total Hours (Quarter)
12
Avg Staff/Day
8.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse611.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse79.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant129.3 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
25 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services
4 staff
3.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.5%
of total hours from contractors
174 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
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

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 53
Citations per inspection
7.57

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 Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
49 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (10.2%)
Medicaid 16 (32.7%)
Private Pay/Other 28 (57.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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
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
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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