Total health inspections
3
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 2024
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.
Frasier Retirement Community
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Boulder, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Frasier Retirement Community
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Boulder, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Frasier Retirement Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 19th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 19th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 2m per day
Rank #19 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 177 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Colorado avg
+31%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 4h 14m per day |
Types of Care at Frasier Retirement Community
Independent Living
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
92.5%
Rank #23 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
119 days
Occupancy rate
92.5%
Rank #23 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
119 days
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #86 / 187Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th out of 187 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
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
Does not accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Dining
Wellness Center
Activities
Outdoor Spaces
Library
Salon/Spa Services
Food DescriptionNutrition is a key factor in senior health and wellness, with a community-specific menu around resident preferences and local seasonal ingredients.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
7
Rank #11 / 182Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 182 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Colorado average 24.8
Citations per inspection
2.33
Rank #8 / 182Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 182 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
2
Rank #45 / 144Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 144 homes in Colorado. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Colorado SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
Citations history (last 5 years)
Quality of Care serious citation
Apr 16, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Jan 10, 2023
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Jan 10, 2023
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Sep 16, 2021
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
119
Employees
78
Contractors
41
Staff to resident ratio
2.48:1
30% better than Colorado average
Avg staff/day
40
Average shift
7.7 hours
7% worse than Colorado average
Total staff hours (quarter)
28,386
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
25
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
58
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
5.7%
1,615 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 13
Registered Nurse: 12
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Medication Aide/Technician: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 13 | 58 | 15,433 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 12 | 25 | 4,412 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,472 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1,760 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,585 | 68 | 74% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 494 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 369 | 66 | 72% | 3.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 344 | 43 | 47% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 335 | 62 | 67% | 4.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 74 | 52 | 57% | 1.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 15 | 16% | 3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2% | 3.9 |
58 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
74%
1 Administrator
% of Days
72%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
67%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
47%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
67%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
57%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
16%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
2%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
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
$63K Rank #166 / 182Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 182 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
58% higher than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
6
170% more fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$63K
Colorado average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 16, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 16, 2024
$22K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2023
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 11, 2023
$14K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
2.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
2.9
67% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
12.9
31% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
2.9%
82% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.2%
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.6%
19% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.7%
50% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.9%
64% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.6%
92% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.2%
8% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.4%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.1%
27% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.5%
22% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
6 months
Medicaid
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
48
Medicare
6
12.5% of residents
Medicaid
7
14.6% of residents
Private pay or other
35
72.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Frasier Retirement Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.5%
↑ 0.5pp vs 2023
Net Income
$12.4M
↑ ~$6.0M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$15.1M
↑ ~$1.0M vs 2023
Profit Margin
113.9%
↑ 49.0pp vs 2023
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$59.9M
Profit
$12.4M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$59.9M Rank #2 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$12.4M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #3 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$15.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #3 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$32.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$47.5M
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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Frasier Retirement Community is located in Boulder, Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Frasier Retirement Community
What neighborhood is Frasier Retirement Community in?
Frasier Retirement Community is in the Frasier Meadows neighborhood of Boulder.
Is Frasier Retirement Community in a walkable area?
Frasier Retirement Community has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Does Frasier Retirement Community have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Frasier Retirement Community on this page.
Are there photos of Frasier Retirement Community?
Yes — there are 19 photos of Frasier Retirement Community in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Frasier Retirement Community?
Frasier Retirement Community is located at 350 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303.
What is the phone number of Frasier Retirement Community?
(303) 499-4888 will put you in contact with the team at Frasier Retirement Community.
Is Frasier Retirement Community Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Frasier Retirement Community is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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