Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
450 Prospector Ave, Durango, CO 81301 · (970) 516-1404
For profit - Partnership · 40 certified beds
Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 2 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 21, 2024 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.November 21, 2024 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.November 21, 2024 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 1, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.67 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.42 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.13 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.1% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 40 |
| Average residents per day | 37.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Durango Health and Rehabilitation Durango · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Cortez · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Mancos · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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