Lafayette, CO · 70 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lafayette.
Est. $9,740–$13,080/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center
4950 Thunderbird Dr, Boulder, CO 80303 · Boulder County
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 89% full (48 of 54 beds occupied on an average day).
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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.
One of Boulder's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Boulder, CO, with 54 certified beds and an average of about 48 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.12 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.20 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $49,202 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.12 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$49,202 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Boulder for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 54
- Avg. residents/day
- 48
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 065324
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 |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,990–$8,160/mo (median $6,000) | 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
- 5.12
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.20
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 25.5%
- 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)
- 1
- Federal fines
- 3 ($49,202)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2024-04-16
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (7 citations on record — showing the latest 7). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-04-16Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2023-01-10Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2023-01-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2021-09-16Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2021-09-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
2021-09-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2021-09-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-16 | Fine | $21,678 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $13,762 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $13,762 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
Location
4950 Thunderbird Dr, Boulder, 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 Frasier Meadows Health Care Center
How much does Frasier Meadows Health Care Center cost?
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Boulder, 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 Frasier Meadows Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Frasier Meadows Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Frasier Meadows Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 5.12 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Frasier Meadows Health Care Center?
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center has 7 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-04-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Frasier Meadows Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 89% full (48 of 54 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Frasier Meadows Health Care Center offer?
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center in Boulder, CO offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 54 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Boulder.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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