Columbine West Health And Rehab Llc
Fort Collins, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065245) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: —
Federal fines: 2 totaling $26,891
Phone: (970) 221-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Columbine West Health And Rehab has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of about 3.13. Its health inspection rating is also 3 out of 5, though a staffing star was not available in this record.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for Columbine West Health And Rehab in this record, but nursing staff turnover is reported at 95.7 percent. A staffing star rating was not available in the data reviewed.
Columbine West Health And Rehab has 2 federal fines on record totaling $26,891.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the CMS data reviewed for this facility.
About this facility
Columbine West Health And Rehab LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado, first approved for federal certification on December 20, 1988. The facility is certified for 100 beds. Ownership is structured as a for-profit Limited Liability Company, and CMS records show no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Columbine West holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5. Staffing rating data was not provided in the source record reviewed here, so families should check Care Compare directly for the current staffing star.
On nurse staffing, total nurse hours per resident per day were not provided in this data set, but CMS reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 95.7% for this facility, a figure families may wish to weigh alongside other staffing metrics on Care Compare.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $26,891.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this listing.
No chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families should verify current details, including staffing hours and any updates to ratings or penalties, directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Columbine West has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day were not reported in this data; nursing staff turnover is 95.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $26,891.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data reviewed for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Columbine West is certified for 100 beds; average resident count was not provided in this data.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation was indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 20, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here, overall is 3, health inspection is 3, and quality measures is 3, while staffing was not available in this record.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This was not specified in the data provided; contact the facility at 9702212273 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at 9702212273 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065245?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.