Winding Trails Post Acute
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Boulder, CO
ALM Inspection Grade D- Info ALM's inspection grade is 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Winding Trails Post Acute

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Boulder, CO
ALM Inspection Grade D- Info ALM's inspection grade is 61 / 100, a D- — 22 points below the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Winding Trails Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Winding Trails Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Winding Trails Post Acute

Winding Trails Post Acute provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, and respite care in Boulder, Colorado. Skilled nursing includes staffing around the clock for residents who need ongoing nursing support. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or time to recover.

The community has 150 beds and also provides short term rehabilitation. A resident can therefore receive rehabilitation during a temporary stay instead of arranging care at another location. Semi private rooms are available for residents who share a room. Winding Trails Post Acute may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice support, or a temporary respite placement.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Jihan Boughman serves as administrator, and Palo Community Healthcare operates the community.

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.
▼ 35.7% Below CO avg. ▼ 35.7% Below CO avg.CO average: 3.1Click 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.
▼ 63.3% Below CO avg. ▼ 63.3% Below CO avg.CO average: 2.7Click 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.
▲ 29.4% Above CO avg. ▲ 29.4% Above CO avg.CO average: 3.1Click 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.
▲ 22.6% Above CO avg. ▲ 22.6% Above CO avg.CO average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 94th out of 193 nursing homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. 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.
↓ 7% · CO 3h 54mThis facility: 3h 38m per resident per day, 7% below the Colorado average of 3h 54m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #94 / 193Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 94th out of 193 nursing homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 193 Colorado facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 38m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +56% above Colorado average

4 of 6 metrics below Colorado average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant35407513,17791100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse186247,18191100%9.6
Registered Nurse100103,10991100%9.4
Dental Services Staff2029196673%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff4046507582%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide3035856470%6.6
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126470%8
Speech Language Pathologist1015126470%8
Dietitian1015126470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1014236470%6.6
Occupational Therapy Aide2023525055%6.9
Qualified Social Worker2022354954%4.7
Physical Therapy Assistant2021355055%2.7
75 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
24 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
10 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
2 Dental Services Staff
Coverage 73%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 150 Rank #22 / 211Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 22nd out of 211 nursing homes we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 232Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 232 nursing homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
98 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #131 / 147Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 131st out of 147 nursing homes we track in Colorado for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 147. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
62% This home usually has availability

Based on 93 residents and 150 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Lower than the Colorado average: 80.6%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
142 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065267

Ownership & Operating Entity

Winding Trails Post Acute is administered by Jihan Boughman.

Owner NamePalo Community Healthcare, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Contact Winding Trails Post Acute

Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2022 · 4 years of data · Last health inspection Oct 2025

ALM Inspection Grade

61 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

22 points below the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

310 severity-weighted points (69 deficiencies) · 4× higher than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 88)

Enforcement Concern

$90,659 in fines · 2 enforcement actions

Persistence Concern

46 days to fix issues · much slower than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 26)

Inspection grade: 61 out of 100, letter grade D-.
Total health inspections
7 ↑ 40% · CO 5This facility: 7, 40% above the Colorado average of 5 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
69 Rank #193 / 195Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 193rd out of 195 nursing homes we track in Colorado for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 195 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 175% · CO 25.1This facility: 69, 175% above the Colorado average of 25.1 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
9.86 Rank #191 / 195Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 191st out of 195 nursing homes we track in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 195 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 96% · CO 5.04This facility: 9.86, 96% above the Colorado average of 5.04 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 69 of 69 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 69 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
5 ↑ 1150% · CO 0.4This facility: 5, 1150% above the Colorado average of 0.4 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
7 ↑ 268% · CO 1.9This facility: 7, 268% above the Colorado average of 1.9 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
57 ↑ 151% · CO 22.7This facility: 57, 151% above the Colorado average of 22.7 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · CO 0.2This facility: 0, 100% below the Colorado average of 0.2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Oct 02, 2025 · 2 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 21 of 69 citations · 10 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Oct 02, 2025 2 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Nov 21, 2024 8 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Oct 15, 2024 1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Mar 07, 2024 14 citations
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Nov 20, 2023 4 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Jun 15, 2023 14 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Apr 19, 2022 7 citations
Infection Control critical citation Corrected
Infection Control critical citation Corrected
Infection Control critical citation Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Administration serious citation Corrected
Administration serious citation Corrected

Showing the 50 most recent of 69 citations.

Top deficiency categories
Share of 69 citations
Quality of Life & Care 21 deficiencies (30%)
Administration 11 deficiencies (16%)
Resident Rights 10 deficiencies (14%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 6 deficiencies (9%)
Infection Control 5 deficiencies (7%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 5 deficiencies (7%)
Pharmacy Services 4 deficiencies (6%)
Nutrition & Dietary 3 deficiencies (4%)
Nursing & Physician Services 3 deficiencies (4%)
Environmental 1 deficiency (1%)
How citations are counted

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

46 of 69 citations resulted from standard inspections; 21 of 69 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 69 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Enforcement

Penalties and fines About 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 Oct 2026

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Latest: Mar 7, 2024 · $90,659 civil money penalty

1 fine · 1 payment denial
Mar 7, 2024 · $90,659 civil money penalty Mar 7, 2024 · 85-day payment denial
Total fines
$90,659 ↑ 151% · CO $36KThis facility: $90,659, 151% above the Colorado average of $36,171. Average among the 126 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #187 / 196Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 187th out of 196 nursing homes we track in Colorado for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 196 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
1 ↓ 46% · CO 1.87This facility: 1, 46% below the Colorado average of 1.87. Average among the 126 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1 85 days CO avg 0.19Colorado average: 0.19. Average among the 126 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Colorado average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 28% · CO 3.9This facility: 5.0, 28% above the CO average of 3.9 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Short-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 87% · CO 2.7This facility: 5.0, 87% above the CO average of 2.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 2.1 Score · lower is better ↓ 70% · CO 7.2This facility: 2.1, 70% below the CO average of 7.2 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 9.6 Score · lower is better ↓ 36% · CO 15.1This facility: 9.6, 36% below the CO average of 15.1 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 8 better, 2 worse, 3 near CO average

8 short-stay measures: 1 better, 4 worse, 3 compared with US only

Financials

Money and staffing.

Winding Trails Post Acute’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 191 Colorado nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Losing money on care, but less than last year

−21.2% operating margin

+39.8 pts vs prior year

An operating loss in 5 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.0M) trims the net loss to −$2.2M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends less on payroll than most Colorado homes

54.7% payroll share of revenue

CO average 63.3%Rank #135 / 191Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 135th out of 191 nursing homes we track in Colorado for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $1.6M while revenue rose $1.8M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
94 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 3 · 3%
Medicaid 79 · 84%
Private pay & other 12 · 13%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

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.

Typical stay

Medicare 27 days Medicaid 11 - 12 months Private pay & other 4 - 5 months

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60.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 60.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.3%
Rank #90 / 191
065222
Frasier Retirement Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
SNF
Boulder (Frasier Meadows)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 95
Rank #175 / 211
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85.7%
Facility 85.7%
CO AVG 80.6%
Rank #59 / 147
+6%
5.27
Facility 5.27
CO AVG 3.91
Rank #11 / 193
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +57%+35%
$35.4k
Facility $35.4k
CO AVG $36.8k
Rank #155 / 196
8
Facility 8
CO AVG 25.1
Rank #12 / 195
2.7
Facility 2.7
CO AVG 5.0
Rank #26 / 195
246A+
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 60
Rank #114 / 232
Nikki Lewis
$10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $10.1MFiscal year ending 06/2025
CO AVG $10.8M
Rank #91 / 191
$15.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $15.5MFiscal year ending 06/2025
CO AVG $6.7M
Rank #4 / 191
153.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 153.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
CO AVG 63.3%
Rank #2 / 191
065324
Boulder Post Acute ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Boulder
162
Facility 162
CO AVG 95
Rank #17 / 211
C-
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
CO AVG 80.6%
Rank #71 / 147
+4%
3.52
Facility 3.52
CO AVG 3.91
Rank #105 / 193
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -51%-10%
$9.1k
Facility $9.1k
CO AVG $36.8k
Rank #100 / 196
30
Facility 30
CO AVG 25.1
Rank #131 / 195
4.3
Facility 4.3
CO AVG 5.0
Rank #84 / 195
3136-
98
Facility 98
CO AVG 60
Rank #1 / 232
Mesa Vista Healthcare, LLC
$16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $10.8M
Rank #25 / 191
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.7M
Rank #36 / 191
53.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 53.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.3%
Rank #140 / 191
065052
Winding Trails Post Acute ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Boulder
150
Facility 150
CO AVG 95
Rank #22 / 211
D-
62.0%
Facility 62.0%
CO AVG 80.6%
Rank #131 / 147
-23%
3.63
Facility 3.63
CO AVG 3.91
Rank #94 / 193
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -45%-7%
$90.7k
Facility $90.7k
CO AVG $36.8k
Rank #187 / 196
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 25.1
Rank #193 / 195
9.9
Facility 9.9
CO AVG 5.0
Rank #191 / 195
1293-
98
Facility 98
CO AVG 60
Rank #1 / 232
Palo Community Healthcare, LLC
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $10.8M
Rank #89 / 191
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.7M
Rank #113 / 191
54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.3%
Rank #135 / 191
065267

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado

Winding Trails Post Acute is located in BOULDER, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Winding Trails Post Acute

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Winding Trails Post Acute?
Winding Trails Post Acute is legally operated by Palo Community Healthcare, LLC, and administered by Jihan Boughman.
02 Is Winding Trails Post Acute in a walkable area?
Winding Trails Post Acute has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Winding Trails Post Acute?
Winding Trails Post Acute's occupancy is 62%.
04 Are pets allowed at Winding Trails Post Acute?
No, Winding Trails Post Acute has a no-pet policy.
05 Does Winding Trails Post Acute operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Winding Trails Post Acute is registered as a for-profit in CO.
06 Who is the administrator of Winding Trails Post Acute?
Jihan Boughman is the administrator of Winding Trails Post Acute.
07 What is the overall rating for Winding Trails Post Acute?
Winding Trails Post Acute received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.