Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    515 Fairview Ave, Canon City, CO, 81212
    3.7 · 48 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Warm rehab care but inconsistent

    I found the facility homey, clean and recently remodeled, with compassionate, hardworking nurses and an excellent therapy team that helped my loved one rehab and discharge home - staff often went above and beyond. Meals, activities, daily teaching and the warm, family-like care were definite strengths. That said, care was inconsistent (especially evenings/weekends), with occasional hygiene lapses, missed meals/med errors, equipment delays, lost laundry and frustrating communication - and recent management changes felt like cost-cutting that harmed morale. Overall great caregivers and rehab services, but you need to advocate and be prepared for variability.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.73 · 48 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Clean, well-kept and recently remodeled building
    • Home-like, close-knit community feel
    • Caring, compassionate and attentive nursing staff and CNAs
    • CNAs who go above and beyond and build fond relationships with residents
    • Strong therapy department and rehabilitation focus
    • Thorough discharge planning and home-health arrangement
    • Daily medication teaching and diabetic education offered
    • Good pain management and medication teaching reported by some
    • Hot, tasty meals and readily available snacks
    • Private rooms available
    • Active recreation program (dancing, singing, exercise, birthday programs)
    • Good staff communication with families in many cases
    • Supportive during grieving and end-of-life for some families
    • Safety measures such as lockdowns in place
    • Good value for rehabilitation and long-term care reported by some
    • Clean-smelling facility with pleasant appearance and views
    • Staff encouraged to socialize and create a family-like environment
    • Many reviewers strongly recommend for rehab and long-term care

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels, especially evenings and weekends
    • Understaffing leading to delayed/incomplete hygiene care for some residents
    • Management and administrative issues, slow to address problems
    • Recent layoffs, firings of longtime staff, and perceived corporate/financial priorities
    • Perceived decline in care and removal of resident perks after management changes
    • Instances of poor medication administration and improper handling
    • Laundry service problems (lost/misplaced clothing)
    • Disorganization: misplaced rings/possessions left unsecured
    • Poor communication in at least one post-mortem/end-of-life case
    • Specific clinical care lapses reported (CPAP mask not explained/not provided timely)
    • Oxygen equipment change causing inadequate oxygen and care delays
    • Meal delivery errors (requested meals not delivered, burnt toast, missing beverages)
    • Staff attitude issues reported (eye-rolling, ego problems, rude behavior)
    • Allegations of unethical review practices and harassment over reviews
    • Weekend staffing composed only of male CNAs causing privacy/hygiene concerns for women
    • Maintenance and some resident perks reportedly neglected or cut
    • Variable quality of care depending on shift and individual staff
    • Negative employee reviews and complaints about the CEO/upper management

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but leans toward positive when it comes to frontline caregiving and the facility environment, while expressing recurrent concerns about management, staffing consistency, and certain clinical or service lapses.

    Care quality and staff behavior: Many reviewers praise the hands-on care provided by CNAs and nurses, describing them as caring, compassionate, attentive, and family-like. Several comments highlight CNAs who “go the extra mile,” grooming and socializing residents, and staff who build fond relationships with residents. The therapy department is repeatedly praised as wonderful and effective for rehabilitation; reviewers frequently credit therapies and staff encouragement with positive outcomes and successful discharges home. There are also reports of good clinical education (daily medication teaching, diabetic teaching) and effective pain management in many cases. However, care quality appears inconsistent by shift: morning staff are often described as professional and hardworking, while evening and weekend coverage draws criticism. Specific clinical lapses were reported (for example, CPAP masks not explained or provided in a timely manner and an oxygen tank change that resulted in inadequate oxygen and delayed care), and some reviewers reported poor medication administration or improper handling of pills.

    Facilities and dining: The physical facility is a strong positive in most reviews—clean, well-kept, recently remodeled, smelling fresh, and offering pleasant rooms with good views. Reviewers repeatedly call the environment home-like and note a close-knit community feel. Dining generally receives favorable comments for hot, tasty meals and readily available snacks, but there are isolated negative incidents such as missed meal requests (chef salad, cocoa), burnt toast, or missing beverages. Activities and recreation are a clear strength: a variety of programs (exercise, dancing, singing, birthday events) contribute to resident engagement and a lively atmosphere.

    Safety, discharge planning, and outcomes: Several reviews emphasize thorough discharge planning, successful arrangements for home health care, delivery of needed equipment, and reduced stress for families—suggesting strong coordination for short-term rehab patients. Safety measures such as lockdowns are also noted positively. Many reviewers state the facility provided excellent rehabilitation and long-term care outcomes and say they would recommend the facility for rehab or long-term care.

    Management, staffing patterns, and organizational concerns: A significant and recurring theme is concern about management decisions and staffing. Multiple reviewers report a decline in quality after management changes: layoffs, firing of longtime staff without explanations, removal of resident perks, and perceived corporate focus on finances rather than care. Weekend and evening staffing shortfalls are commonly mentioned; one reviewer noted only male CNAs staffed a weekend shift, raising privacy and bathing concerns for female residents. Management is sometimes described as slow to address issues, and there are mentions of disorganization (misplaced rings, possessions left unsecured in hallways) and laundry service failures (clothing missing for extended periods). Some reviewers also describe negative staff attitudes (eye-rolling, ego problems) and outright rude or abusive managerial behavior. There are allegations about unethical review practices and harassment related to reviews, and negative employee reviews were reported separately, which may reflect deeper organizational morale issues.

    Communication and family experience: Family communication receives mixed feedback. Many families praise staff communication, compassionate support during grieving, and proactive contact about care or discharge. Conversely, at least one reviewer recounted poor post-mortem communication and concerns around end-of-life care. Several reviewers appreciate specific staff members by name who provided exceptional care, underscoring that experiences can be highly dependent on individual caregivers and shifts.

    Patterns and recommendation: The dominant pattern is that direct care staff (nurses and CNAs) and therapy teams are regarded as the facility’s core strengths—providing compassionate, rehabilitation-oriented, and relationship-based care in a clean, comfortable environment. The principal risks identified are inconsistent staffing (particularly evenings/weekends), management and administrative problems after leadership or corporate changes, and episodic clinical or operational lapses (medication handling, respiratory equipment management, laundry and possessions, and meal delivery errors). Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong reports of excellent frontline care and therapy outcomes against the variability linked to management and staffing. Asking pointed questions about current staffing patterns, weekend coverage, management turnover, and the facility’s processes for handling clinical equipment and personal items would be advisable before admission.

    Location

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    About Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

    Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a well-respected care community nestled in Canon City, Colorado. Known for its commitment to delivering quality care, this center caters to individuals in need of both short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing support. The community is designed to offer a warm, welcoming environment that prioritizes residents’ wellbeing, comfort, and sense of dignity throughout their stay.

    Residents at Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center benefit from a team that tailors care plans to meet individualized health needs, supporting recovery from illness, injury, or assisting with ongoing medical conditions. The approach at Skyline Ridge emphasizes compassionate support, focusing not only on clinical care but also on emotional and social wellbeing. The center seeks to foster a sense of belonging and community through daily engagements, personal attention, and a supportive atmosphere.

    As part of its dedication to seniors’ health and quality of life, Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center features amenities and programs designed to encourage physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation. Activities are offered to enrich daily living and support rehabilitative progress, helping residents to achieve their personal health goals. Each aspect of care and daily living at Skyline Ridge is thoughtful and resident-centered, reflecting the community’s overarching mission to provide a nurturing place to call home.

    With a focus on holistic care, Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center stands as a trusted resource for families searching for a caring and professional environment for their loved ones. The center’s reputation is built on a foundation of individualized attention, skilled care, and an environment designed to honor and uplift every resident.

    About Five Star Senior Living

    Skyline Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is managed by Five Star Senior Living.

    Five Star Senior Living, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, operates more than 170 communities across the United States, serving over 15,900 residents with nearly 24,000 team members. Now operating as a division of AlerisLife Inc. (Nasdaq: ALR), Five Star has established itself as one of the nation's largest senior living providers and ranks among the top operators of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in the country.

    The company provides a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care services. Through strategic partnerships with FOX Rehabilitation for therapy and wellness services, and DispatchHealth for on-demand acute care, Five Star ensures residents have access to comprehensive healthcare solutions without leaving their community. Their innovative Lifestyle360 programming enriches residents' intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being through daily activities and events tailored to diverse interests and abilities.

    Guided by the mission of "honoring and enriching the journey of life, one experience at a time," Five Star embraces a person-directed care philosophy that emphasizes individualized attention and choice-driven services. The name AlerisLife, derived from the Latin "aleris" meaning to "foster, nourish, and develop," reflects their commitment to helping residents pursue new or lifelong goals regardless of age. Their approach centers on the belief that "happy employees mean happy residents," fostering a culture where both staff and residents can thrive.

    Five Star's dedication to excellence has earned numerous accolades, including frequent recognition from the Assisted Living Federation of America's "Best of the Best" Awards and the American Health Care Association's Quality Awards. The company has achieved Great Place to Work certification for consecutive years, demonstrating their commitment to both employee satisfaction and resident care. Through evidence-based wellness approaches, fine dining experiences, and warm, inviting environments, Five Star Senior Living continues to set standards for quality senior care across the nation.

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