Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation
4685 Baseline Rd · Boulder, CO · 80303 · 3034940535
140 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 3, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 3, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2022
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected December 3, 2022 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065222 · certified since October 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.