COAL CREEK POST ACUTE & ASSISTED LIVING

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 329 Exempla Circle in Lafayette, Colorado, within Boulder County. The facility operates with 70 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. It serves residents requiring post-acute care, rehabilitation services, and assisted living support in the greater Lafayette area. The facility holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component domains, each of which also received a 4-star rating at this facility. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state inspections and complaint investigations conducted on-site. The staffing rating is based on registered nurse hours and total nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for patient acuity using the CMS case-mix methodology. The quality measure rating draws from clinical data submitted by the facility covering outcomes such as hospitalization rates, functional decline, and medication use among residents. All three components scoring at 4 stars indicates performance above the national baseline across each measured area. Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which is relevant for prospective residents and families evaluating long-term coverage options. As a dually certified facility, it may serve both short-term Medicare beneficiaries, typically those recovering from a hospitalization or acute medical event, and long-term Medicaid recipients who meet eligibility requirements under Colorado state guidelines. Individuals seeking placement should verify current bed availability and payer-specific admission criteria directly with the facility by contacting them at (720) 639-2200. In the context of national CMS data, Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living performs above average across all four reported rating categories. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall score of 4 stars reflects consistent performance across health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Boulder County is a competitive market for senior care services, and this facility's ratings place it among the higher-performing providers in that region. Families and care coordinators using CMS data as a reference tool can find the full inspection history and staffing details through the official Nursing Home Care Compare database maintained by the federal government.