Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, provides comprehensive care services primarily focused on nursing home and assisted living residents. This facility offers a range of care and therapeutic services designed to meet the varying needs of its residents. Key services include nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and wound care management, ensuring that residents receive comprehensive medical support. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since December 20, 1988, Columbine West is a participating provider, catering to a broad spectrum of financial and healthcare needs.
The facility is staffed with skilled nurses who deliver attentive care to its current occupancy of 99 residents, focusing on both medical and personal care needs. Emphasizing rehabilitative services, the facility provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy to enhance residents' quality of life and promote recovery where applicable. A dedicated pharmacy caters to residents' medicinal needs, while a barber/beauty salon provides grooming services for personal care. The facility also offers memory care and hospice services to support residents requiring specialized attention in those areas, and it facilitates resident and family counseling to assist in navigating healthcare and emotional support needs.
Columbine West Health and Rehab promotes community engagement through clubs and various activities, offering avenues for social interaction and enrichment. Despite a mix of reviews highlighting both positive and negative resident and family experiences, the facility is noted for its attentive and compassionate staff, and clear communication during challenging times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Positive outcomes in residents' well-being have been observed, attributed to the supportive environment the facility fosters. However, areas for improvement include enhancing coordination between hospice and facility staff, better communication strategies, and addressing concerns about the handling of personal belongings and family member transitions, indicating both strengths and opportunities for growth in resident and family satisfaction.
Costs at this community start at $2,076 and range up to $9,247. The average price in the community is $5,662, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,711. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
