Lowest-Rated Nursing Homes in Colorado (2026)

These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Colorado based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,414,571. 14 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.

📊 20 facilities listed📅 Data: CMS 2026🏥 View all Colorado nursing homes →

#	Name	City	Beds	Fines	Flags
1	Poudre Canyon Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC	Fort Collins	83	$48,308	Abuse
2	Kiowa Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC	Colorado Springs	83	$0
3	The Lodge at Red Rocks	Morrison	180	$144,259	AbuseSFF
4	Thornton Care Center	Thornton	101	$21,483
5	Creekside Village Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC	Fort Collins	120	$48,875	AbuseSFF
6	Skylake Post Acute	Thornton	242	$25,572
7	Brookshire Post Acute	Denver	67	$75,713	Abuse
8	Durango Health and Rehabilitation	Durango	133	$0	Abuse
9	Oakwood Care and Rehabilitation	Lakewood	170	$217,271	Abuse
10	Willow Tree Care Center	Delta	80	$44,240	Abuse
11	Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center	Paonia	60	$32,619	Abuse
12	Highline Post Acute	Denver	125	$92,284
13	Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation	Fort Collins	60	$36,180
14	Pelican Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center	Windsor	104	$71,640	Abuse
15	Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	Monte Vista	60	$37,103	Abuse
16	Mantey Heights Rehabilitation & Care Center	Grand Junction	88	$117,284
17	Bruce Mccandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home	Florence	105	$81,520	Abuse
18	Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	La Jara	60	$54,946	Abuse
19	Pikes Peak Post Acute	Colorado Springs	210	$89,318	Abuse
20	Accel at Longmont Health and Rehab, LLC	Longmont	5	$175,956	AbuseSFF

Methodology

Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.