Columbine West Health & Rehab Facility sits about two miles outside of Fort Collins, Colorado, in a spot that aims to help older adults with health and rehabilitation needs, and this place offers a mix of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care, so folks who need help after a hospital stay or those looking for longer-term care have somewhere to go, and you'll see private studio rooms with utilities such as piped-in oxygen, a private sink, and a wardrobe, as well as apartments and outdoor areas that are easy to move around in. The care team has nurses and caregivers on-site around the clock, giving personal support, medication help, and help with daily activities, and there's an emphasis on rehabilitation, including things like physical therapy and 45-minute occupational therapy sessions with a team made up of nurses, aides, and occupational therapists working together. They have a full calendar of educational, fitness, and spiritual activities, with things like pet therapy, fitness classes, and specialized programs for people with memory loss, so residents have ways to stay engaged or active if they want to, and the community offers chef-prepared, restaurant-style meals, housekeeping, and personal care about 5 to 7 hours a day, plus social areas for folks to gather.
Columbine West has a secure environment for those needing memory care, along with respite care for up to 240 hours a year, adult day care, and home modification services for extra support, and they offer both short-term and long-term stays, with studio room layouts and a focus on independence as well as safety, and the place is part of the Columbine Cares for Seniors community, which aims for kindness and compassion. They accept several financial aid programs such as the Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver, Old Age Pension Health Care Program, PACE, and Home Care Allowance, but the facility's actually received a 5-star rating from Medicare for its nursing home care even though inspection reports found 17 total deficiencies, including a very serious one related to freedom from abuse or neglect, and others about dementia care and administration, with a significant fine of $25,620 tied to a complaint report in February 2025, and it's true that some reviews mention caring staff and attentive care while others report poor treatment and not enough communication.
Management comes through Columbine Management Services Inc, in place since 1987, operating as a for-profit business under the larger Columbine Health Systems group, and with 100 certified beds and an average daily count around 95 residents, the facility offers about 4.25 nurse hours per resident each day, which is a little higher than the state average, while the nurse turnover rate, at 49.1%, remains below the norm for Colorado, and residents give mixed reviews, with an average rating of 3.1 on some platforms and 7.7 out of 10 overall, which puts it at number 22 in Fort Collins for senior communities. They display photos and videos of the site online and encourage home tours, offering brochures, clear pricing, and information on room availability, so folks thinking about moving in can see what the place looks like, and getting directions or checking eligibility happens on their website, with some programs and criteria being unique to Colorado. The grounds are kept up and social spaces look inviting, with spiritual and wellness programs, memory support, and a range of care options, all available under one roof, but anyone interested should look up recent inspection and complaint reports, since those show both the strengths and some areas where the facility has needed improvement.
