Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility
Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility is a Nursing Home in Colorado
Columbine West Health and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado
Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility
Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility is a Nursing Home in Colorado
Columbine West Health and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado
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.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
100
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.7%
Residents per day (avg)
89
Occupancy rate
89.7%
Residents per day (avg)
89
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Private pay
58% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$11.4M
Deficit of revenue
-$1.1M
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$11,357,572.00
Deficit of revenue
$-1,086,166.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.4M
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 72 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
License Status
ActiveOwnership & operating entity
Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility is administrated by Sleath, Julie Ann.
Owner:
COLUMBINE WEST HEALTH AND REHAB LLC
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
Comparison Chart
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Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
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No
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51.0%
$9,677,129.00
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25.4%
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2.6251
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Studio / Semi-Private Rooms
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2.0 miles from city center
940 Worthington Cir, Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
208
Total Staff
175
Employees
33
Contractors
44,920
Total Hours (Quarter)
60
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 9.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 8.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 99 | 8.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
131 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
8 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
46 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
0.6hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
7 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.1%
of total hours from contractors
1,411 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 31
Medical Director: 1
Qualified Activities Professional: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 68 | 31 | 99 | 21,942 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 6,872 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,704 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,611 | 73 | 80% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,348 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,290 | 90 | 99% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,070 | 76 | 84% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,053 | 89 | 98% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 16 | 0 | 16 | 838 | 84 | 92% | 5.5 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 834 | 66 | 73% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 714 | 53 | 58% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 12 | 0 | 12 | 569 | 81 | 89% | 5.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 7 | 0 | 7 | 485 | 65 | 71% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 310 | 73 | 80% | 4.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 236 | 64 | 70% | 3.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 48 | 16 | 18% | 3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 1% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 10% | 0.6 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Nov 2018 – Feb 2025)
5
Inspections
17
Total Citations
1
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3.4
Citations/Inspection
Feb 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
29% of total
Resident Rights
3
18% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
12% of total
Infection Control
1
6% of total
Administration
1
6% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
13
Complaint Investigations
4
State Comparison (CO)
Avg Citations (State)
24.8
This Facility: 17
Avg Critical (State)
0.4
This Facility: 1
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | J | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Feb 27, 2025 | F | Administration | F0867 | Corrected |
| Feb 27, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0744 | Corrected |
| Aug 06, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0584 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0744 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0657 | Corrected |
| Apr 11, 2024 | E | Resident Rights | F0575 | Corrected |
| Dec 19, 2019 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Dec 19, 2019 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Nov 01, 2018 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Nov 01, 2018 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Nov 01, 2018 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Columbine Health Systems
Resident Census by Payment Source
90
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(3.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
38
(42.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
49
(54.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
8.3
Score
8% better than avg
Colorado avg: 9.0
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
20.3
Score
8% worse than avg
Colorado avg: 18.8
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
13.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.4%
Depressive Symptoms
3.8%
Falls with Major Injury
0.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
90.4%
Antipsychotic Use
13.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
22.5%
Influenza Vaccine
98.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
0.7%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
24.9%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
81.8%
7% better than avg
Colorado: 76.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.3%
10% better than avg
Colorado: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
80.3%
6% better than avg
Colorado: 75.6%
Penalties & 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
$27K
Colorado avg: $40K
32% better than avg
Number of Fines
2
Colorado avg: 2.2
Compared to Colorado Average
Facility: $27K |
Colorado Avg: $40K
Penalty History
Showing all 2 penalties (Apr 2024 - Feb 2025)
Feb 27, 2025
Civil Money Penalty
$17K
Apr 11, 2024
Civil Money Penalty
$10K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver
Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
- CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
- Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, 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).
- CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
- Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Official government program page
- 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).
- CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
- Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
CO Specifics:Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Colorado OAP
Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Colorado resident.
- Income Limits:~$1,215/month (individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual).
- CO Specifics:Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Colorado Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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).
- CO Specifics:Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Requirements:
- 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).
- CO Specifics:Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- CO Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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