Columbine Poudre Home Care
Fort Collins, CO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 067084)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (970) 482-5096 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbine Poudre Home Care holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Colorado state average of 3 stars, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Columbine Poudre Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 17 ZIP codes from its Fort Collins, Colorado office.
Yes, Columbine Poudre Home Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 067084, certified since December 15, 1982, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Columbine Poudre Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Fort Collins, Colorado, serving 17 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 1982, and operates as a proprietary (for-profit) business.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Columbine Poudre Home Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 4.5 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey process.
On specific quality measures reported by CMS, the agency shows a timely initiation of care rate of 99.36%, meaning care began promptly for nearly all patients within the expected timeframe following referral. The agency also reports that 91.31% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their care, a measure CMS uses to track functional outcomes.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS; consumers should verify current figures directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Columbine Poudre Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 067084, certified since 12/15/1982), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 4.5-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Colorado state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/067084?state=CO.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 17 ZIP codes from its Fort Collins, Colorado location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific service scheduling, and how care plans are coordinated; contact the agency at (970) 482-5096 for details not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 15, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is classified as proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost information for home health agencies; contact the agency at (970) 482-5096 and verify coverage details through Medicare directly.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Columbine Poudre Home Care at (970) 482-5096 to inquire about starting care.
What percentage of patients received timely care from this agency?
CMS data shows 99.36% of patients received timely initiation of care from this agency.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 91.31% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/15/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.