Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Lafayette, CO

CMS overall rating

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Lafayette, CO

CMS overall rating

329 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO 80026-3463 View map

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Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living accepts Medicare and private pay.

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Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living

A 70-bed community focused on short-term rehabilitation and post-acute care in Lafayette, Colorado, is Coal Creek Post Acute and Assisted Living. Owned by Carly Bader and located on Exempla Circle, it sits in a highly walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 85), with almost all errands and essentials within walking distance. The typical resident stays about three weeks, mirroring the community’s specialization in helping people regain strength and independence after hospitalization or medical events.

Built around rehabilitation is clinical support, with an expansive rehab gym and a full therapy program led by nursing staff totaling roughly six hours per resident day, backed by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses on duty 24/7. Short-term residents can access such services as they transition toward home or longer-term care. Daily life balances active programming with rest and recovery. An engaging activity schedule encourages occupants to participate as much as they can, while common spaces include spacious courtyards and gathering areas for socialization. Meals are served family-style in an open dining area designed to foster connection among residents, with meal delivery options when residents need rest. Transportation services are provided for appointments and outings, which can ease the burden on visiting family during recovery. The setting emphasizes clinical care and quality-of-life features, acknowledging that post-acute recovery is physical and social. Coal Creek Post Acute and Assisted Living welcomes Medicare and private pay coverage, providing families with numerous routes to access care.

The community, for families managing the transition period post-hospital stay, offers a short-term bridge centered on regaining capability and preparing residents for their next care journey step.

Facility Direct Line (720) 639-2200

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident

6h 4m per day

This facility Colorado avg (3h 52m per day)

vs Colorado avg

+57%

0 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +204% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	1h 21m per day	▲ 61% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 46m per day	▲ 159% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	3h 24m per day	▲ 55% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	5h 52m per day	▲ 80% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	15m per day	▲ 204% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	1h 8m per day	▲ 89% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

21 days

70-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 85 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

34%

Lower than the Colorado average: 76.5%

Occupied beds

24 / 70

Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

Four-Star Ratings from Medicare

Best Nursing Homes – Short-Term Rehabilitation award from U.S. News

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification

StatusActive

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living is administered by Kurt D Hunter.

Owner NameLafayette Community Healthcare, LLC

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehabilitation

Expansive Rehab Gym

Spacious Courtyards

Common Areas

Transportation Services

Family-Style Meals

Meal Delivery Options

Activities

Operating HoursMonday – Sunday: 24/7

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 23 deficiencies 5 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Colorado state average

Overall vs. CO average

Latest Inspection August 21, 2025 Routine

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CO Average	vs. CO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	23	30	This facility has 23% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (23 vs. CO avg 30).↓ 23% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2019.	3.3	4.3	This facility has 23% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (3.3 vs. CO avg 4.3).↓ 23% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4.6	5	This facility has 8% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (4.6 vs. CO avg 5).↓ 8% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CO Average	vs. CO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	5	6	This facility has 17% fewer total inspections than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (5 vs. CO avg 6).↓ 17% better

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 5

Colorado average 4.8

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection

4.4

Colorado average 5.2

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

18 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious health citations

52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations Colorado average: 0.4

1 serious citation Colorado average: 2.1

21 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2

Citations history (last 7 years)

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 21, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 21, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 21, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 21, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 175

Employees 102

Contractors 73

Staff to resident ratio 4.49 : 1

139% more staff per resident than Colorado average

Avg staff/day 38

Average shift 8.6 hours

0% compared with Colorado average

Total staff hours (quarter) 30,067

Nursing staff breakdown

9.9 hours

9.2 hours

9.5 hours

Contractor staffing

2,833 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 30 Licensed Practical Nurse: 30 Registered Nurse: 13

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	27	30	57	8,164	92	100%	9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	30	44	5,438	92	100%	9.2
Registered Nurse	18	13	31	4,019	92	100%	9.9
Medication Aide/Technician	8	0	8	3,151	92	100%	8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,720	91	99%	7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant	6	0	6	1,292	86	93%	7.6
Speech Language Pathologist	5	0	5	1,064	84	91%	7
Physical Therapy Aide	5	0	5	975	78	85%	7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	5	0	5	842	80	87%	6.9
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	565	62	67%	7.9
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	494	61	66%	8.1
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	469	69	75%	6.8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	458	59	64%	7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	458	67	73%	6.8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	448	56	61%	8

57 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

44 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

31 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 100%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 99%

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 93%

5 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 91%

5 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 85%

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 87%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 67%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 66%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 75%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 64%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 73%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 61%

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Total fines amount $0

100% lower than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 0

100% fewer fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 1

276% more payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $0

Colorado average $40K

Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Nov 13, 2024 · 5 days

Payment Denial Nov 13, 2024

5 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 9.9

9% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 16.7

11% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures

Above average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.9%

45% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 8.4%

50% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.8%

41% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury 11.5%

247% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.5%

145% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.0%

36% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight 10.9%

109% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms 5.0%

30% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use 28.9%

54% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.2%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average

Pneumococcal Vaccine 83.6%

9% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.4%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 60.9%

19% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 20.0%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 20.3%

Emergency department visits 12.7%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 12.8%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 75.0%

40% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 61.4%

21% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

79% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 16 days

Total residents 39

Medicare

100% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

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

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living from 2015–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 48.1% ↑ 8.6pp vs 2021

Net Patient Income -$8.4M ↓ ~$5.3M vs 2021

Payroll Costs $3.3M ↑ ~$1.9M vs 2021

Operating Margin -151.7% ↓ 55.9pp vs 2021

Metric	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2023
Occupancy %	52.5%	85.9%	85.1%	79.3%	74.1%	62.2%	39.5%	48.1%
Beds	70	70	70	70	70	70	130	70
Net Income	-$2,825,953	-$2,213,783	-$1,372,652	-$1,310,797	-$655,229	-$6,865,978	-$3,054,415	-$8,302,067
Gross Revenue	$6,990,013	$16,610,021	$15,769,864	$15,196,480	$12,997,554	$11,091,985	$4,788,355	$9,233,578
Operating Expenses	$7,571,848	$13,981,837	$13,690,737	$13,122,162	$10,963,087	$16,123,789	$6,248,822	$13,945,173
Net Patient Income	-$2,852,104	-$2,682,628	-$2,322,950	-$2,562,957	-$1,553,236	-$7,875,487	-$3,057,146	-$8,403,825
Net Patient Revenue	$4,719,744	$11,299,209	$11,367,787	$10,559,205	$9,409,851	$8,248,302	$3,191,676	$5,541,348
Payroll Costs	$3,300,939	$5,375,351	$4,947,226	$5,040,264	$4,172,174	$4,202,060	$1,320,195	$3,263,436
Operating Margin %	-60.4%	-23.7%	-20.4%	-24.3%	-16.5%	-95.5%	-95.8%	-151.7%
Medicare %	45.5%	34.7%	24.8%	27.5%	23.1%	19.9%	12.1%	19.2%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	54.5%	65.3%	75.2%	72.5%	76.9%	80.1%	87.9%	80.8%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$511	$514	$523	$521	$497	$518	$406	$416
Cost/Day	$820	$636	$630	$647	$579	$1,012	$796	$1,046
Avg Length of Stay	15.8 days	14.3 days	14.1 days	14.5 days	14.0 days	16.0 days	14.9 days	19.2 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$1.6M

Net patient income

-$1.0M

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$1.6M

Net patient income

-$1.0M

Other income

$399

Payroll costs

$1.3M 82.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$1.3M

Total costs

$2.6M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

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

Most new residents arrive under private pay (79% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 16 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 21%

Private pay 79%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 22%

Private pay 78%

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

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

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+

General Colorado resident.

Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits

Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

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

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

Benefits

All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age —

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

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, stricter than waivers

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

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

Benefits

Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Who is the owner of Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living?

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living is legally operated by Lafayette Community Healthcare, Llc, and administered by Kurt D Hunter.

Is Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living?

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living's occupancy is 34%.

Does Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living?

Kurt D Hunter is the administrator of Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living.

How many beds does Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living have?

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living has 70 beds.

Are there photos of Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living?

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Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living

Overview of Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living

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Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

57 Certified Nursing Assistant

44 Licensed Practical Nurse

31 Registered Nurse

8 Medication Aide/Technician

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

5 Speech Language Pathologist

5 Physical Therapy Aide

5 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Dental Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Dietitian

3 Qualified Social Worker

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Nurse Practitioner

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Colorado

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

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

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Financial Assistance for
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