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Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation
4685 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Boulder, Colorado, certified for 140 beds and caring for about 121 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 5, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 12.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 52.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Boulder Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 23 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.9 | 22.6 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.4% | 50.0% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $32,860 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 Jan 2026, 6 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×11 E ×7
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | E | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0742 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 6 Feb 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0920 | Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.4%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.4% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.3% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.5% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Baseline Healthcare Inc.. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Boulder County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frasier Meadows Health Care Center | Boulder | 54 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 13.0 | $49K | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Boulder Post Acute | Boulder | 162 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 18.5 | $9K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living | Lafayette | 70 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 32.9 | — | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Katherine and Charles Hover Green Houses | Longmont | 48 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 27.1 | $42K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Longmont | Longmont | 187 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 15.5 | $33K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Mcintosh Care and Rehabilitation Center | Longmont | 110 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 18.2 | $14K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Peaks Care Center, The | Longmont | 84 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 22.6 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Winding Trails Post Acute | Boulder | 150 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 69 | 46.0 | $91K | 2 Oct 2025 |
All 10 facilities in Boulder County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.