REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER OF THE ROCKIES

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies is a skilled nursing facility located at 1020 Patton St in Fort Collins, Colorado (ZIP 80524), within Larimer County. The facility operates 106 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns precisely with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted over a rolling three-year period. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that are below the national norm when adjusted for patient acuity. The quality measure rating is notably higher at 5 out of 5 stars, the maximum score available, indicating strong performance across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS for long-term and post-acute care residents. Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Individuals whose care needs may be covered under Medicare Part A following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as those who meet Medicaid eligibility requirements in Colorado, may be eligible for coverage at this facility. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (970) 484-7981 to confirm current bed availability, specific payment arrangements, and any additional private pay or insurance options that may apply. When viewed alongside national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint. The 2-star ratings in both health inspections and staffing are below average, while the 5-star quality measure rating represents the highest tier of performance in that category. This combination suggests notable variation across the three rating dimensions. The facility is one of multiple skilled nursing options serving the Fort Collins area and Larimer County region of northern Colorado. Data presented here is sourced from CMS and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection cycles and performance data are reported.