Pelican Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center

710 3rd St · Windsor, CO · 80550 · 9706867474

104 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • 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 the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 32
Serious harm & abuse 20% 18
Staffing 20% 66
Federal penalties 15% 44
Trend 10% 75
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.413.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.830.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year59%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $42,860

Inspection citations (40 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected February 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected February 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected February 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 7, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected February 7, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Immediate jeopardy · J July 15, 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 August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · F July 15, 2025 · found via complaint

    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F July 15, 2025 · found via complaint

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Corrected February 19, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 11, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G December 11, 2023

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E December 11, 2023

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023

    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 December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2023

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F December 11, 2023

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F December 11, 2023

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F December 11, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F December 11, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected December 29, 2023 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 11, 2023Fine$30,862
November 20, 2023Fine$3,529
October 30, 2023Fine$8,469

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065278 · certified since June 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.