Lemay Avenue Health & Rehab Facility sits at 4824 S Lemay Ave in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has been around for a long time under the management of Columbine Management Services Inc, with John Wilson as the sole owner, and the place has 130 certified beds, averaging 121 residents a day, which is less than half their capacity if you think about it, so it often has some open beds, and it has both private and semi-private rooms, with each room having its own shower so folks can have some privacy and easier care. The facility provides skilled nursing care as its main service, and you'll find programs for both long-term and short-term stays, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with hospice and special memory care for folks with Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia-in fact, there's a secure dementia unit with Wanderguard security features, which helps keep residents safe if they're prone to wander.
Sometimes things aren't perfect, as shown by a few inspection reports-they've had 6 deficiencies in total, with two being related to infection control, including Infection Control Deficiency (F0880) and another tied to hospital-related infections, plus a Resident Rights Deficiency (F0585) for not always honoring the right of residents to voice complaints without fear, so while the care team tries hard, there's always some room for improvement in making sure safety and respect are always at the front, and reports show the facility deals with some serious hospital-related infections at times, like MRSA, C. diff, bloodstream infections, and urinary tract infections from catheters. Even so, the nurses work hard, with a turnover rate of 45.7%, which is better than the state average, and the nurse staffing hours are higher than usual for Colorado-about 4.42 hours per resident per day, compared to the state's 3.8 hours.
The staff stands out for being kind, patient, and friendly to residents and visitors, and the community tries to offer a warm atmosphere, with structured activities, group and individual programs, and spaces indoors and outdoors where folks can relax or join in on something social, so it's more than sitting around-there are social and learning activities meant to keep people engaged and active, and the food is nutritious and made with decent ingredients, which matters when you're living there daily. You'll find amenities and comforts intended to make residents feel at home, making it easier for seniors to keep their independence and stay healthy, plus there's help getting to medical appointments, and onsite medical supports like oxygen, incontinence supplies, and mobility devices, plus infusion services.
The rehabilitation team uses goal-oriented recovery programs, and the staff has experience helping those who need extra support, whether it's from a recent hospital stay or for ongoing care, and the care approach is pretty hands-on with skilled nurses and therapists. There's always help available, and the place provides both high acuity care and extra support for memory needs, including secure spaces for folks with dementia. People tend to say the staff is helpful and joyful, both with residents and each other, which sets a good example for visitors. The facility is for-profit and affiliated with Columbine Health Systems, known as a community resource in Fort Collins, with a focus on compassionate and comprehensive care, and it's recognized for extended skilled nursing and rehab services, with a top ranking in extended care and a reputation for meeting the needs of seniors through individualized care plans. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and appointments can be arranged by phone, which keeps things simple for families looking for information or to set up a visit.
