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Boulder Post Acute

Overview of Boulder Post Acute
Boulder Post Acute is a skilled nursing home in Boulder, CO, focused on the safety, wellness, and healing of its patients. It offers personalized rehabilitation, memory care, and nursing services. The facility is recognized for its 5-Star Quality Measures Medicare Rating.

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.
3/5
Colorado average: 3.2/5
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.
2/5
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.
3/5
Colorado average: 3.1/5
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.
5/5
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.
4h 26m per day

This home provides 15% more nursing time per resident than the Colorado average.

Colorado average: 3h 51m 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. 20m per day 50m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 3m 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 57m per day 3h 17m per day 3h 26m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 19m per day 36m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 162

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 86.9%
Residents per day (avg) 136
Occupancy rate
86.9%
Residents per day (avg)
136

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 years

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

47% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$16.6M
Profit
$166.6K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$16,632,924.00
Profit
$166,550.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
41% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.6M
Total costs $16.5M
Bed community size
162-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
87%
In line with Colorado average
Occupied beds
141 / 162
Average residents 72 per day

License details

Facility type
Snf/nf Dual Certification
Status Active

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065052
Accreditations: 5-Star Quality Measures Medicare Rating

Ownership & operating entity

Boulder Post Acute is administrated by Carlson, Aaron.

Owner name: MESA VISTA HEALTHCARE, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Memory Care, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Behavioral Health
Operating Hours
Monday – Friday: 8 am – 6 pm; Weekends: 10 am – 6 pm
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Inspection History

In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 7

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 30

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
4.29

Colorado average 5.2


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

12 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 10 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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 2
5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

1 critical citation More info Colorado average: 0.4

2 serious citations More info Colorado average: 2.1

26 moderate citations More info Colorado average: 22.2

1 minor citation More info Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. May 13, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. May 13, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Feb 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Feb 04, 2025
Corrected

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

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

Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation
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.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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).

Boulder (Park East)
140
76.5%
0%
3.45
-16%
-11%
0
22
0
109
71
Lauritzen, Ray
$19,2M
$7,3M
37.9%
65222
Boulder Post Acute
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).

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.

BOULDER
162
86.9%
+14%
4.44
-40%
+15%
2
30
3
136
-
Anneberg, Lee
$16,6M
$6,8M
41.1%
65052
Winding Trails Post Acute
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).

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.

BOULDER
150
23.6%
-69%
3.66
-30%
-5%
2
68
13
85
-
Adlesich, Robert
$4,4M
$1,5M
34.4%
65267

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 309
Employees 127
Contractors 182
Staff to resident ratio 2.32:1
22% better than Colorado average

Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1

Avg staff/day 57
Average shift 9.4 hours
13% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 48,558
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 69
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 191
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

16.7%

8,094 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 118 Licensed Practical Nurse: 49 Registered Nurse: 15
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant7311819127,01891100%9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse20496911,08091100%10.4
Registered Nurse1015253,42591100%9.4
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,2648897%7.6
Dental Services Staff2029597178%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026966470%5.5
Physical Therapy Assistant2025227178%7.4
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
RN Director of Nursing1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014246369%6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide2023805459%7
Qualified Activities Professional1013623943%9.3
Qualified Social Worker2023287481%4.4
Speech Language Pathologist1012855763%5
Dietitian2022052730%7.6
Physical Therapy Aide101491415%3.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician202271112%2.5
191 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
69 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 97%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 78%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 59%
1 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days 43%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 81%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 63%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 30%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 12%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
133 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
133 residents (100%)
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. 5.5
39% better 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. 12.1
36% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above 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 9.0%
44% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.5%
44% better 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 17.9%
23% 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 3.3%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 1.1%
71% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
73% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.8%
8% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.0%
59% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 33.0%
76% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.0%
14% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.72
45% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.30

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.20
28% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.67

Short-stay resident measures
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 60.4%
21% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.7%
21% better than 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. 21.5%
6% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 20.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 13.0%
In line with 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%

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 $14K
65% lower than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 1
55% fewer 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 $14K
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. May 13, 2025
$14K

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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