Columbine West Health and Rehab LLC
940 Worthington Cir · Fort Collins, CO · 80526 · 9702212273
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Columbine Health Systems Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: not rated Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $26,891 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 6, 2024 · found via complaint
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 August 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 11, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 5, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 5, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 7, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 27, 2025 | Fine | $16,653 |
| April 11, 2024 | Fine | $10,238 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065245 · certified since December 20, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.