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Nursing Home

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Nursing Home

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

450 PROSPECTOR AVE, DURANGO, CO 81301-7940 View map
Overview of Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Durango, Colorado. It offers specialized therapy services and rehabilitative care, focusing on collaboration and communication with patients and their families. The center provides long-term care, short-term rehab, and various specialized services including cardiac and orthopedic care.

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.
5/5
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.
4/5
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.
3h 14m per day

This home provides 16% less nursing time per resident than the Colorado average.

Colorado average: 3h 51m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 40

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 87.7%
Residents per day (avg) 35
Occupancy rate
87.7%
Residents per day (avg)
35

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.2M
Profit
$520.0K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7,175,790.00
Profit
$519,989.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.3M
32.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.3M
Total costs $6.7M
Bed community size
40-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Snf (medicare Only)
Status Active

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065411

Ownership & operating entity

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is administrated by Bradley, Christy Bernice.

Owner name: COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short Term Rehab
Long Term Care
Orthopedic Care
Pulmonary Care
Cardiac Care
Wound Healing
Diabetes Management.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beautiful private suites
A variety of fine dining options
Access to a spacious courtyard and patio
Beautiful therapy pool
Family lounges to entertain guests
Laundry and housekeeping services
Wifi and cable TV.

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long-term care, Full Service Rehab, Skilled Nursing Staff, Cardiac Care, Orthopedic Care.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
A variety of fine dining options available.
Meals Included
Yes
Contact Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 8

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
2.67

Colorado average 5.2


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

All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 3
43% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations More info Colorado average: 0.4

3 serious citations More info Colorado average: 2.1

5 moderate citations More info Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations 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. Nov 21, 2024
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. Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy serious citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jul 12, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Jul 12, 2023
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Colorado 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

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
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.

DURANGO
40
87.7%
+15%
3.24
+13%
-16%
1
8
3
35
Monarco, Ashlee
$7,2M
$2,3M
32.3%
65411
Adventhealth Avista
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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.

LOUISVILLE
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Adventhealth Castle Rock
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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.

CASTLE ROCK
90
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Adventhealth Littleton
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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.

LITTLETON
231
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Adventhealth Parker
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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.

PARKER
179
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 72
Employees 69
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 2.06:1
8% better than Colorado average

Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1

Avg staff/day 21
Average shift 8.5 hours
0% compared with Colorado average

Colorado average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 16,216
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 3
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.8%

125 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant230236,02591100%9.4
Registered Nurse110113,78291100%9.4
Physical Therapy Assistant6068678088%7
Nurse Aide in Training4045745358%9.8
Medication Aide/Technician1015714853%11.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician8085648189%5.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025536167%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1015166470%8.1
Administrator1015126470%8
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff1015046369%8
Licensed Practical Nurse3035014044%10.6
Other Dietary Services Staff1014565763%8
Speech Language Pathologist2023655156%7.2
Respiratory Therapist4042354448%5
Medical Director0111041314%8
RN Director of Nursing101651213%5.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0222155%4.2
23 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 88%
4 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 58%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 53%
8 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 89%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 67%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 69%
3 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 44%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 63%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 56%
4 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 48%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 13%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 5%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
35 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
11 residents (31.4%)
Private pay or other
24 residents (68.6%)
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. 6.4
29% 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. 12.6
33% better than 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 12.2%
24% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.9%
42% 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 15.7%
32% 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 6.7%
102% 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 1.9%
50% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
143% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.3%
76% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 26.7%
272% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.6%
70% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better 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%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
29% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
28% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

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 $22K
44% 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 $22K
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. Jul 12, 2023
$22K

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.