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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Boulder, CO.

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Every score on this page is built from federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records — the same findings a regulator sees. Not brochures, not tours, not what a facility says about itself.

11 licensed nursing homes in Boulder, CO
Updated October 21, 2026
4.5Mixed

BOULDER POST ACUTE

2121 MESA DR, BOULDER, CO 80304

BOULDER POST ACUTE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, and high quality measure scores (5.0/5). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
8.4Strong

BOULDER CANYON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

4685 BASELINE RD, BOULDER, CO 80303

BOULDER CANYON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.82 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 1.6% — under half the national median.

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5.9Mixed

WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE

2800 PALO PKWY, BOULDER, CO 80301

WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.61 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (31%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing wellFull record ›
6.8Solid

FRASIER MEADOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER

4950 THUNDERBIRD DR, BOULDER, CO 80303

FRASIER MEADOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.29 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (29%). There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
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BALFOUR RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF BOULDER COUNTY

1855 PLAZA DR., LOUISVILLE, CO 80027

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6.8Solid

PEAKS CARE CENTER, THE

1440 COFFMAN ST, LONGMONT, CO 80501

PEAKS CARE CENTER, THE brings 0.68 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (39%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Unplanned weight loss rate is 11.2% — above the national median of about 6%.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
3.7Concerns

MCINTOSH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

1800 STROH PL, LONGMONT, CO 80501

MCINTOSH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER has 1 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 37/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

2 flaggedFull record ›
5.5Mixed

LIFE CARE CENTER OF LONGMONT

2451 PRATT ST, LONGMONT, CO 80501

LIFE CARE CENTER OF LONGMONT brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 0.82 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing wellFull record ›
6.3Solid

COAL CREEK POST ACUTE & ASSISTED LIVING

329 EXEMPLA CIR, LAFAYETTE, CO 80026

COAL CREEK POST ACUTE & ASSISTED LIVING brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.06 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 38% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%.

2 doing well3 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

ACCEL AT LONGMONT HEALTH AND REHAB, LLC

1960 S FORDHAM ST, LONGMONT, CO 80503

ACCEL AT LONGMONT HEALTH AND REHAB, LLC has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems.

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1.4Concerns

KATHERINE AND CHARLES HOVER GREEN HOUSES

1425 BELMONT DR, LONGMONT, CO 80503

KATHERINE AND CHARLES HOVER GREEN HOUSES brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), and 1.13 RN hours per resident daily. There are 6 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›

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11 licensed nursing homes in Boulder, CO, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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