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Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC

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Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC

Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Woodland Park, Colorado. It offers a range of services including memory care, long-term skilled care, and palliative care. The facility is known for its compassionate care and commitment to providing a comfortable environment for its residents.

(719) 686-6500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.38/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

4/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

5/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

91.3%

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

33% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.0M

Profit

$707.8K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$10,998,624.00

Profit

$707,760.00

Payroll costs

$4.3M

39.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.9M

Total costs $10.3M

80-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065418

Awards: 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services; U.S. News Best Nursing Home 2018-2019

Ownership & operating entity

Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC is administrated by Grandstaff, Holden Brett.

Owner name: FOREST RIDGE HEALTH AND REHAB LLC

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Accepts Medicare

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation

Long Term Skilled Care

Memory Care

Palliative Care

Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Unique Mountain Setting

Long-Term & Short-Term Care

State of the Art Equipment & Facility

Comfortable & Relaxing Environment

All Private Bedrooms with a Flatscreen TV

All Private Bathrooms & Showers

Therapy- Physical

Occupational

& Speech

In-House Beauty Salon

Certified & Trained Staff

Secured Outdoor Terrace

24 Hour RN Coverage

Licensed Professional Nurses

Certified Aides

& Therapists

Locally Owned & Operated

Medicaid/Medicare Certified

8 Cozy Living Rooms with Fireplaces

4 Intimate Dining Rooms with Views of the Surrounding Wildlife

Fun Variety of Lively & Creative Activities

Nutritional Services & Diet Management

Transportation to Scheduled Medical Appointments

Wi-Fi Service

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Rapid Recovery Rehabilitation, Out Patient Therapy, Long Term Skilled Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care and Hospice, We Honor Veterans, Respite Care

Operating Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

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Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC

SNF

CO 80863-8760

FOREST RIDGE PROPERTY LLC

91.3%

$9,283,783.00

$4,344,897.00

46.8%

77.00

4/5

4.3791

3/5

5/5

4/5

+13%

+19%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80863-8760

Bed Count: 80

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: FOREST RIDGE PROPERTY LLC

CCN: 65418

Occupancy: 91.3%

Home Revenue: $9,283,783.00

Payroll Costs: $4,344,897.00

Payroll %: 46.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3791

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Citations: 12

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

+13%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+13%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+19%

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

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Total Staff

114

Employees

Contractors

29,796

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	21	8.9	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	16	9.8	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	70	8.4	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

107 staff

8.7hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Therapy Services

13 staff

4.6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

2.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

6.5hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

7.4%

of total hours from contractors

2,198 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 9 Registered Nurse: 3 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Other Physician: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Respiratory Therapist: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	61	9	70	15,304	91	100%	8.4
Registered Nurse	18	3	21	4,581	91	100%	8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	12	4	16	4,377	91	100%	9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,322	84	92%	8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	1,058	91	100%	6.5
Speech Language Pathologist	4	0	4	931	67	74%	5.8
Administrator	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	478	63	69%	7.6
Mental Health Service Worker	1	1	2	463	60	66%	7.6
Other Physician	0	2	2	221	25	27%	7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	175	42	46%	4.2
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	154	51	56%	3
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	73	28	31%	2.6
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	64	23	25%	2.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	49	17	19%	2.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	41	10	11%	4.1
Respiratory Therapist	0	1	1	16	2	2%	8.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	10	3	3%	3.3

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Total Health inspections 4

17% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total Health citations 12

52% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

3 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 11 citations

Complaint investigations 2 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 1

52% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 11

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 08, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 23, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 23, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation May 23, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Partnership

Resident Census by Payment Source

76 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (1.3%)

Medicaid 52 (68.4%)

Private Pay/Other 23 (30.3%)

Specialized Care Beds

20 Total Specialty Beds

25% of Bed Capacity

Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds

25%

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

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

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 5.3

42% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 13.9

26% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.0%

50% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.9%

48% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 24.8%

7% above Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.7%

41% above Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.1%

20% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.3%

7% below Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 4.2%

42% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 21.7%

16% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.7%

4% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.5%

71% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.8%

26% better than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 73.5%

Near Colorado average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 91.3% ↑ 7.6pp vs 2022

Net Income $707,760 ↑ ~$599K vs 2022

Total Payroll $5,415,002 ↑ ~$883K vs 2022

Profit Margin 7.6% ↑ 6.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	27.5%	59.4%	70.5%	77.7%	82.4%	78.9%	83.7%	91.3%
Beds	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80
Net Income	-$1,113,537	-$720,052	$188,491	-$31,876	$1,186,489	$84,153	$108,646	$707,760
Gross Revenue	$877,575	$5,716,025	$6,545,466	$7,608,025	$7,680,871	$7,473,607	$8,018,286	$9,283,783
Operating Expenses	$1,873,198	$5,332,590	$5,715,573	$6,859,620	$7,078,918	$7,335,741	$7,758,801	$9,078,647
Net Patient Revenue	$758,200	$4,601,478	$5,890,477	$6,818,614	$7,045,499	$7,016,955	$7,087,313	$8,071,566
Total Payroll	$814,416	$3,242,297	$3,587,680	$4,076,568	$4,221,693	$4,268,858	$4,532,361	$5,415,002
Profit Margin %	-126.9%	-12.6%	2.9%	-0.4%	15.5%	1.1%	1.4%	7.6%
Medicare %	6.8%	11.0%	6.4%	6.4%	2.3%	3.0%	2.7%	2.5%
Medicaid %	68.6%	75.4%	74.1%	76.7%	79.3%	81.9%	80.1%	75.3%
Private %	24.6%	13.5%	19.4%	16.9%	18.4%	15.1%	17.2%	22.2%
Revenue/Day	$262	$265	$286	$300	$292	$305	$290	$303
Cost/Day	$646	$307	$278	$302	$293	$319	$317	$340
Avg Length of Stay	241.6 days	188.5 days	239.2 days	276.8 days	502.6 days	377.4 days	205.5 days	141.1 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

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.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

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).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

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.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

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.

Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC

Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Forest Ridge Health and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC

Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Forest Ridge Health and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Specialized Care Beds

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

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)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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