Boulder, CO · 54 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Boulder's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,740–$13,080/mo
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Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living
329 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO 80026 · Boulder County
It’s all about you at Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living! We’re more than a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, we also offer assisted living. Our team is committed to providing the highest-quality care, no matter your level of care, in a safe environment, with the comforts of home.
80
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 52% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lafayette
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lafayette, CO, with 70 certified beds and an average of about 36 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 6.52 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.34 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 64.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (6.52 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lafayette for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 70
- Avg. residents/day
- 36
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Pacs Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 065414
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,740–$13,080/mo (median $11,070) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Boulder prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 6.52
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.34
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 64.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-21Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2025-08-21Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-08-21Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2025-08-21Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
2024-11-13Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-11-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2024-11-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-13 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
329 Exempla Cir, Lafayette, CO
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living
How much does Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living cost?
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lafayette, CO area typically runs $9,740–$13,080 per month (median $11,070, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living?
Staff provide about 6.52 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 64.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living?
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living have availability?
Typically 52% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living offer?
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living in Lafayette, CO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 70 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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