Berthoud Care and Rehabilitation
855 Franklin Ave · Berthoud, CO · 80513 · 9705322683
76 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected March 25, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 9, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 8, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2021
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected August 23, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected December 8, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 9, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 8, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 9, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 8, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 9, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 8, 2021 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065265 · certified since October 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.