Nursing homes in Durango, CO

Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Durango, part of the La Plata area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Durango, Colorado, currently have access to two nursing home facilities serving the 81301 ZIP code and the broader La Plata County region. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, operated by Centennial Healthcare, currently stands out as the highest-rated facility in the city with a perfect 5-star rating.

What to look for in Durango

• 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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