Durango Health and Rehabilitation
2911 Junction St · Durango, CO · 81301 · 9702472215
133 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.99 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
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 July 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065243 · certified since May 17, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.