Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility
Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility – Medicare Certified Since 1988
Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Fort Collins, Colorado. This facility has been serving the community for 38 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 100 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 89% (averaging 89 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 4.51 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (2.81 hours from CNAs, 0.46 hours from LPNs, 1.24 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.1 hours per resident per day. This represents above-average staffing compared to national benchmarks.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility has an overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 1 stars, staffing: 5 stars, quality measures: 5 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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How Columbine West Health & Reh... compares to 14 facilities in Fort Collins, CO
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Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 14 other nursing homes in Fort Collins, CO
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in FORT COLLINS
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Reviews
Mom stayed there for over a year. The nursing staff was very attentive to Mom's needs , she had dementia. My sister was there every day so she got to know the nurses very well. I want to Thank You All for helping Mom She loved the activities that you had for them, that enriched her life rather than being at home watching TV and not engaging with family as much as she did here, she thrived here, she needed to be here, You're Facility kept her going .... God Bless You All 🙏❤️
My mom moved into Columbine West Skilled Nursing this year. I unexpectedly needed to move her from an assisted living facility to somewhere else, and Columbine West came highly recommended by a friend whose dad had done rehab there. We have been very happy with the attentiveness of the staff, how much they care about the people they are taking care of and the quality of her care. Mom is doing great in her new home!
We have had a loved one at Columbine West since September of 2021. Everyone at Columbine West has been fantastic to work with. They are compassionate, and go above and beyond to give the best care to clients and family. The facility is clean and well organized. The nurses and staff are kind as well as professional. Thank you very much Columbine!
My mom has been at Columbine since late September 2022. We were hopeful that she would have a limited rehab stay and possibly go back home. It quickly became apparent that she would be staying long term. I don't live nearby, so call frequently to get updates on her health. My experience with the staff has been very positive. On several occasions, they have gone above and beyond to make sure I was able to speak with her which put my mind at ease. They are kind and caring and take time to speak with me when I have questions. I have visited a few times and witnessed the compassionate care of the staff. Everyone is friendly and willing to listen. We are extremely GRATEFUL for everyone that works there and the kindness they shown her and our family. I would especially like to acknowledge Sampson and Anne, just a few of the wonderful charge nurses on the West station. We appreciate you!! Thank you all so much.
My dear brother lives in Columbine West Skilled Nursing. He moved in during the pandemic so we were unable to go in with him or see him for many months. The staff was AWESOME in making him feel at home. They decorated his room with all his things and even though the transition was hard, the wonderful staff did everything possible to make it as seamless as possible. Our brother has lived there for 2 years now and this will remain his home for the rest of his life. He loves all his caregivers and the other residents. We could not be happier with the care our brother receives at Columbine West.
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