Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
450 Prospector Ave · Durango, CO · 81301 · 9705161404
40 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Centennial Healthcare
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,152 |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 21, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected December 20, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 12, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 12, 2023
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.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2023
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.
Corrected August 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G April 7, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2023 | Fine | $22,152 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065411 · certified since March 25, 2014. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.