Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
450 Prospector Ave, Durango, CO 81301
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Follow this homeCottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Durango, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionNovember 21, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since April 7, 20229 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection on April 1, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on November 21, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on November 21, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation K0711. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 24, 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 16, 2025.
Citation K0163. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 11, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 12, 2023 from $34,080 to $22,152.
Health inspection on July 12, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
55 of 210 Colorado homes (26%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0758. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2023.
Citation F0660. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on July 12, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2023.
Health inspection on April 7, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
45 of 210 Colorado homes (21%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.
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Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on April 7, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0281. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2022.
Citation K0929. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 19, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (970) 516-1404
- Last standard health inspection
- November 21, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 40
- Residents per day, on average
- 37.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal business name
- Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center LLC
- Chain
- Centennial Healthcare
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (9 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CENTENNIAL MN TR I5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 18% · since 09/01/2022
- CENTENNIAL MS TRUST IIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- CAPITAL FINANCE LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- GOTTS CONSULTING COLORADO LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- BRADLEY, CHRISTINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/12/2022
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- GOTTLIEB, REFOELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/01/2022
- TURPEN, MARKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2024
Questions
When was Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists November 21, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since April 7, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.