Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies sits in Fort Collins, CO, and offers care for people who need long-term nursing, rehabilitation after surgery or injury, or help with daily living. The center runs as a privately owned facility managed by Hanlon Bush Investments and is part of The Ensign Group. There are 1020 certified beds, and you'll find both private and semi-private rooms. The staff is known for being kind and considerate, and many families mention how sweet and friendly everyone is. A team of professionally trained caregivers, nurses, therapists, and clinicians works together in the building, and on-site decision-makers like doctors and caregivers can act fast when someone needs urgent help. Residents get meal services that focus on nutrition, and therapy is provided in-house by full-time staff, not by outside contractors. There are different types of therapy, including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, high acuity care, respite care, and services for people with Alzheimer's Disease, including the Integrated Cognitive Program and a standard cognitive assessment. The center has both assisted and independent living, plus a memory care program, and the staff tries to help people age with dignity.
The facility does have some ongoing problems, too. It's been cited for 17 total deficiencies, including not keeping areas free of accident hazards and not always giving enough help with daily activities. Inspections have reported concerns about quality of life and care. Nurse turnover is high at 50 percent, and average nurse staffing covers 3.13 nurse hours per resident per day. Still, the mission here centers on delivering what's promised to the people they serve, with policies that let staff act quickly, and lots of effort is put into creating a family-like environment. Members of the Colorado Health Care Association and the American Healthcare Association oversee the facility, and the management works to set goals based on quality and integrity, even though there have been some setbacks reported. Residents have access to long-term care, skilled nursing, outpatient therapy, a discharge plan to help them return home, and plenty of activities and excursions to keep busy and enjoy daily life. The center's in-house rehab therapists use both new and hands-on methods tailored to each person, aiming to make each stay as safe, comfortable, and therapeutic as possible.
