Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Durango, CO · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 065411) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (970) 516-1404 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5, above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports total nurse hours of 3.67 per resident per day, including 1.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.1%.
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility.
About this facility
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a 40-certified-bed nursing home in Durango, La Plata County, Colorado, with an average of 37.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit partnership and participates in the Medicare program, first approved for certification on March 25, 2014.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cottonwood holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.67 per resident per day, including 1.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status reported for Cottonwood in the current CMS data.
The facility is part of the Centennial Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars, notably lower than Cottonwood's own individual rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and survey details before making a decision. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cottonwood has a 5-star overall rating, above the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.67 hours per resident per day, including 1.42 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4; turnover is 42.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record ($0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status are reported for Cottonwood in the current CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cottonwood has 40 certified beds and an average daily census of 37.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and part of the Centennial Healthcare chain, which has 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on March 25, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Cottonwood scores 5, 4, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 9705161404 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 9705161404 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065411?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.