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Nursing homes in Boulder County, Colorado

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Homes across Boulder County

Homes and star ratings come from Medicare (CMS) and can be a few months old. Medicare doesn’t list which homes offer memory care, hospice or other programs: look for them in a home’s own profile, or ask the home.

10 homes

Boulder Post Acute

2121 Mesa Dr · Boulder, CO

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

162 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

The Peaks Care Center

1440 Coffman St · Longmont, CO

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

84 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation

4685 Baseline Rd · Boulder, CO

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

140 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Mcintosh Care and Rehabilitation Center

1800 Stroh Pl · Longmont, CO

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

110 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Winding Trails Post Acute

2800 Palo Pkwy · Boulder, CO

CMS overall rating★★☆☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

150 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Life Care Center of Longmont

2451 Pratt St · Longmont, CO

CMS overall rating★★★☆☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

187 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Frasier Meadows Health Care Center

4950 Thunderbird Dr · Boulder, CO

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (church related)

54 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living

329 Exempla Cir · Lafayette, CO

CMS overall rating★★★★★CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (corporation)

70 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Accel at Longmont Health and Rehab

1960 S Fordham St · Longmont, CO

CMS overall ratingNot yet ratedCMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)

5 certified bedsMedicareMedicaid

Katherine and Charles Hover Green Houses

1425 Belmont Dr · Longmont, CO

CMS overall rating★★★★☆CMS Care Compare
No photo on file

Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)

48 certified bedsMedicare

CMS ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.

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Nursing home care at a glance

Scope: all homes within Boulder County, Colorado. Filters do not change this comparison scope.

CMS overall rating

out of 5 · from this site's directory data

Boulder County3.30
Colorado3.13
United States2.98

Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.

Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: Boulder County (10 facilities), Colorado (210 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equally

Nurse staffing time

hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better

Boulder County3 hr 56 min
Colorado3 hr 43 min
United States3 hr 52 min
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · Boulder County: average of 10 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026

Nursing staff turnover

share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better

Boulder County47%
Colorado47%
United States46%
Source: Medicare (CMS) · Boulder County: average of 9 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026
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Inspections and quality

Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.

How these comparisons work

Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.

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Choosing care in Boulder County

This directory lists 10 nursing homes in Boulder County, Colorado, with 1,010 certified beds between them. Their average CMS overall rating is 3.7 stars, above the national average of 3.0 stars: 5 homes hold four or five stars and 1 has one or two.

Among the highest-rated homes are Frasier Meadows Health Care Center (5 stars), Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living (5 stars) and Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation (4 stars).

By ownership, 80% are for-profit and 20% non-profit. 1 home is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program for persistent quality problems.

These figures come from the CMS data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.

Costs and payment

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What should I ask before choosing a home?

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How can I broaden my search?

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Planning your county-wide search

A county-wide search can help you see more options. Narrow the list to communities that make visits manageable for family and friends. Review each home’s information, then contact your shortlist about the care you need, payment options and next steps.

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Common questions

Planning your county search

How do I narrow the county-wide list?

Choose a community in the left panel, then use rating, payment and size filters. County results stay within the municipality.

What should I review beyond the overall rating?

Open each facility profile to review dated inspection, staffing and quality information, and keep family reviews separate from CMS ratings.

How do I check payment and admissions?

Contact the home to discuss accepted coverage, costs and current admissions. A directory listing does not confirm availability or individual insurance coverage.

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Questions about nursing homes in Boulder County

How many nursing homes are in Boulder County?

There are 10 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Boulder County, with 1,010 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.

Which nursing homes in Boulder County have the highest Medicare rating?

Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living (5 stars), Frasier Meadows Health Care Center (5 stars), Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation (4 stars). See the full ranking.

What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in Boulder County?

3.7 out of 5 across 9 rated homes, compared with 3.2 for Colorado as a whole.

Do nursing homes in Boulder County accept Medicaid?

9 of the 10 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Colorado.

Are any nursing homes in Boulder County on Medicare’s Special Focus list?

Yes: Accel At Longmont Health And Rehab, LLC. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.