Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies
1020 Patton St · Fort Collins, CO · 80524 · 9704847981
106 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- 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 are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
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.
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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.33 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.75 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $21,721 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 26, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 26, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
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 July 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 16, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 16, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 26, 2025 | Fine | $21,721 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065192 · certified since September 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.