Fort Collins, CO · 130 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Fort Collins's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,360–$12,570/mo
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Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies
1020 Patton St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 · Larimer County
57
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.
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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fort Collins
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Fort Collins, CO, with 106 certified beds and an average of about 86 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.33 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.49 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $21,721 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.33 hrs/resident/day)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Fort Collins, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 106
- Avg. residents/day
- 86
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 065192
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
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,360–$12,570/mo (median $10,640) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Fort Collins 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
- 3.33
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.49
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 48.5%
- 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)
- 13
- Federal fines
- 1 ($21,721)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-26
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (21 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-09-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-09-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.
2025-06-26Severity J — immediate jeopardyFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-06-26Severity 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.
2025-06-26Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
2025-06-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
2025-06-26Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2025-06-26Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-26 | Fine | $21,721 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1020 Patton St, Fort Collins, 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
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies
How much does Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies cost?
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Fort Collins, CO area typically runs $9,360–$12,570 per month (median $10,640, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies?
Staff provide about 3.33 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies?
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies has 21 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies have availability?
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies offer?
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies in Fort Collins, CO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 106 beds.
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