Hover Senior Living Community
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Longmont, CO
CMS overall rating Info 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.

Hover Senior Living Community

Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing · Longmont, CO
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Hover Senior Living Community accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Hover Senior Living Community

Hover Senior Living Community, a Longmont, CO staple for over four decades, offers a continuum of care for aging adults. At Hover, their mission is to empower residents to live life on their own terms through innovative, affordable housing and services. Hover provides independent living at Hover Manor, assisted living at Beatrice Hover Assisted Living, and skilled nursing care at the Katherine and Charles Hover Green House, a state-of-the-art facility built in March of 2019. Founded in 1912, the Hover family legacy is one of care and generosity.

The Hover Home, built by Charles and Katherine Hover, was a marvel of modern conveniences at the time, and their adopted daughter Beatrice continued their legacy by spearheading the development of the Hover Manor retirement home. Hover Community offers a family-like environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Their experienced staff provides a variety of services to help seniors maintain their independence for as long as possible. At Hover Senior Living, a true sense of community is built between residents and staff. The team can be reached at (303) 772-9292.

Managed by Shannon Buxmann

Nursing Home Administrator

Shannon Buxmann serves as the Nursing Home Administrator at Hover Senior Living Community, overseeing the facility’s operations and ensuring high-quality care for residents. She works closely with the care team to maintain a supportive and compassionate environment.

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.
▲ 59.0% Above CO avg. ▲ 59.0% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 44.4% Above CO avg. ▲ 44.4% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▲ 64.5% Above CO avg. ▲ 64.5% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.
▼ 27.7% Below CO avg. ▼ 27.7% Below CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info 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.
6h 33m per day
This facility Colorado avg (3h 52m per day)
vs Colorado avg
+70%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info 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. 5h 17m per day

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher occupancy than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupancy rate 96.3%
Avg. Length of Stay 55 days
Occupancy rate
96.3%
Avg. Length of Stay
55 days

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

92% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 10 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$30.4M
Surplus of revenue
$4.8M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$30.4M
Surplus of revenue
$4.8M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.5M
24.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.1M
Total costs $25.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsBeatrice Hover Assisted Living, Hover Manor Independent Living, Hover at Home, Katherine & Charles Green Houses Skilled Care, Hover Short-Term Rehab, 8 Over 80 Event

What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Housing Options: 1 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Engaging Activities

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Housekeeping and laundry services

Types of Care at Hover Senior Living Community

Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing

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Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022
Total health inspections 3

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations
7

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
2.33

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 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations
2
5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations Colorado average: 0.4

2 serious citations Colorado average: 2.1

5 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jul 31, 2023
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado

Hover Senior Living Community is located in Longmont, Colorado.
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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
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

Age 55+
General 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

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
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

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Longmont's city center to Hover Senior Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.05 miles to nearest hospital (NextCare Urgent Care Longmont)

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 65
Employees 34
Contractors 31
Staff to resident ratio 2.71:1
42% better than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1 Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 19
Average shift 8.6 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 14,858

Nursing staff breakdown

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

11.2%

1,666 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Registered Nurse: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant1810286,92491100%9.6
Registered Nurse64102,86291100%10.8
Licensed Practical Nurse4371,80091100%10.1
Nurse Practitioner2028326571%7.9
Administrator1015206571%8
RN Director of Nursing2024505560%7.8
Dental Services Staff1014455560%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0443797785%4.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0112032932%7
Physical Therapy Aide0331716268%2.8
Speech Language Pathologist0111496268%2.4
Physical Therapy Assistant044642932%2.1
Qualified Social Worker011593538%1.7
28 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 60%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 60%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 85%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 32%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 68%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 32%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 38%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 24
Private pay or other
24
100% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, 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. 10.8
19% worse 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. 26.8
43% worse 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 30.0%
87% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.6%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
10% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
25% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
16% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.0%
68% 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 86.3%
13% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
5% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
32% 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 $42K
6% higher than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 2
10% 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. 1
276% more payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $42K
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 Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 21, 2024
$22K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 31, 2023
$20K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jul 31, 2023
8 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hover Senior Living Community

Is Hover Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

Hover Senior Living Community has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Hover Senior Living Community?

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What is the address of Hover Senior Living Community?

Hover Senior Living Community is located at 1380 Charles Drive, Longmont, CO 80503.

What is the phone number of Hover Senior Living Community?

(303) 772-9292 will put you in contact with the team at Hover Senior Living Community.

Is Hover Senior Living Community Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Hover Senior Living Community is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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