Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Durango, Colorado
450 Prospector Ave, Durango, CO, 81301
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 5★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $22,152
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.28 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.21 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.45 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.16 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 4 to 5 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 40 certified beds · ~35 avg residents/day (87% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Payment accepted
- Medicare (Medicare)
About
Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 40-bed, for-profit partnership facility located in Durango, Colorado. It holds a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including 5-star quality measures and 4-star ratings for both staffing and health inspections. The center provides skilled nursing services and short-term rehabilitative care to residents in the Four Corners region.
Location
450 Prospector Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, Durango, CO
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
- Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
- How did Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center score on health inspections?
- Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
- Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center have?
- Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has 40 certified beds.
- Does Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center accepts Medicare.
- Where is Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center located?
- Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is located at 450 Prospector Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, Durango, Colorado.
- How can I contact Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
- You can reach Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center by phone at +1 970-516-1404.
Nearby facilities
- Durango Health And Rehabilitation 5.4 mi
2911 Junction St, Durango, CO, 81301
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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