Frasier Retirement Community

Frasier Retirement Community

350 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303 View Map

Frasier Retirement Community is a Senior Living Home in Colorado

Frasier Retirement Community is a Senior Living Home in Colorado

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Overview of Frasier Retirement Community

Experience the best of your golden years at Frasier Retirement Community, an idyllic retreat in Boulder, CO, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Alongside beautifully furnished and spacious floor plans, exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs is provided to ensure comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and other chores.

With a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s continuum of care and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting for residents to live a blissful retirement.

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Home Information FRASIER MEADOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income exceeds the majority of state facilities, highlighting strong profitability.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights are roughly in line with the state middle third, maintaining a balanced safety-net share. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
54
Occupancy
94.4%
Total Bed Days Available
19710
Avg. Length of Stay
117 days
Avg. Residents per Day
53
Finance
Home Revenue
$9,785,063.00
Payroll Costs
$13,118,130.00
Profit
$6,351,016.00
Total Home Costs
$44,241,295.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
134.1%
House Specifics:
CCN
65324
Owner Name
LEWIS, NIKKI
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Boulder
Type of Control
Governmental — Facility District
Operations
Total Admissions
152
Total Discharges
155
% Medicaid Admissions
2%
% Medicare Admissions
58%
% Private Pay Admissions
40%
% Medicaid Discharges
5%
% Medicare Discharges
34%
% Private Pay Discharges
61%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5.03 hrs
Number of Fines
10
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
2176
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
1715
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
14227
Walk Score
Walk Score: 65 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
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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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at Frasier Retirement Community

Independent Living
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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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Frasier Retirement Community
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Boulder
54
No
A+
65
LEWIS, NIKKI
94.4%
$9,785,063.00
$13,118,130.00
134.1%
53.00
5/5
5.0281
4/5
5/5
5/5
10
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Academy Boulder Communities
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Boulder
-
No
A+
73
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2 Bed / 3 Bed
Academy Mapleton Hill
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Boulder
-
No
-
43
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2 Bed / 3 Bed
Bella Vita Senior Living
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Aurora
-
Yes
A+
83
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Flatirons Terrace Senior Living
IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Boulder
-
No
-
68
-
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-
-
-
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-
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1 Bed
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Address 3.8 miles from city center

Address 350 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

110
Total Staff
74
Employees
36
Contractors
27,657
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse208 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse128 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant578.6 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
89 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,450 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 6 Certified Nursing Assistant: 17 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant40175715,35191100%8.6
Registered Nurse146204,35491100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse75122,18291100%8
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,1778998%7.5
Dental Services Staff3031,3886571%7.7
Administrator1014966268%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014966268%8
Nurse Practitioner1013604549%8
Speech Language Pathologist0443476470%4.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0113106571%4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221584651%3.2
Qualified Social Worker011392022%1.9

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2021 – Apr 2024)

3
Inspections
7
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
2
Serious (G-I)
2.33
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
5
Serious (G-I)
2
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
5
71% of total
Resident Rights
1
14% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
14% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 7
Complaint Investigations 0
State Comparison (CO)
Avg Citations (State)
24.8
This Facility: 7
Avg Critical (State)
0.4
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Apr 16, 2024 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Jan 10, 2023 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jan 10, 2023 E Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Sep 16, 2021 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Sep 16, 2021 D Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Sep 16, 2021 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 16, 2021 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit (Church)
Resident Census by Payment Source
48 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (12.5%)
Medicaid 7 (14.6%)
Private Pay/Other 35 (72.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

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

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
2.9 Score
67% better than avg State avg: 9.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
12.9 Score
31% better than avg State 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
2.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
1.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
0.6%
Falls with Major Injury
1.7%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.4%
Antipsychotic Use
17.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
8.2%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
0.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
27.6%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
97.1% 27% better than avg State: 76.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0% 100% better than avg State: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
92.5% 22% better than avg State: 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 $63K State avg: $40K 58% worse than avg
Number of Fines 6 State avg: 2.2
Compared to State Average Facility: $63K | State Avg: $40K
Penalty History

Showing first 5 of 6 penalties (Jan 2023 - Apr 2024)

Apr 16, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$22K
Oct 30, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$14K
Sep 11, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$14K
Jan 10, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$4K
Jan 9, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$5K
Jan 3, 2023 Civil Money Penalty
$5K
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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
  • 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)
  • 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.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

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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