How many nursing homes are in Fort Collins?

There are 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Collins, Colorado, based on the latest CMS Care Compare extract.

What is the highest rated nursing home in Fort Collins?

LEMAY AVENUE HEALTH AND REHAB LLC (operated by COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS) holds the highest overall CMS Five-Star rating at 5★. Health inspections 5, staffing 5, quality measures 4.

What is the average CMS rating in Fort Collins?

The average overall CMS Five-Star rating across Fort Collins is 3★ (-0.1 versus the national average of 3.1★).

How much does nursing home care cost in Fort Collins?

Costs vary by facility, room type, and level of care. Medicare covers limited short-term skilled nursing stays; long-term care is typically paid out-of-pocket, through long-term care insurance, or via Medicaid for those who qualify. Check eligibility at medicare.gov and medicaid.gov.

How do I find a nursing home in Fort Collins?

Use this directory to compare facilities by CMS Five-Star rating, then verify current availability and inspection history directly on Medicare.gov Care Compare before contacting the home.

Nursing homes in Fort Collins, CO

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Fort Collins, part of the Larimer area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Fort Collins serves as a primary healthcare hub in Larimer County, providing access to 8 state-licensed nursing homes across the 80524, 80525, and 80526 ZIP codes. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Among the 3 top-tier, 5-star rated locations, Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab, operated by Columbine Health Systems, stands out for its high performance in federal quality benchmarks.

Compare top 3 in Fort Collins Filter & search

Homes

Avg overall

3★

-0.1 vs national

Avg staffing

3.1★

Avg experience

0★

Rating distribution

avg 3★ · 8 homes

5★

3 (38%)

4★

0 (0%)

3★

2 (25%)

2★

0 (0%)

1★

3 (38%)

Provider mix in Fort Collins

5 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS3 homes
THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS2 homes
THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY1 home
SWEETWATER CARE1 home

What to look for in Fort Collins

5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
4 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
3 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
5 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Fort Collins

1
LEMAY AVENUE HEALTH AND REHAB LLC
COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS · Large
5.0
2
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY -- FORT COLLINS VILLAGE
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Medium
5.0
3
CENTRE AVENUE HEALTH AND REHAB LLC
COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS · Medium
5.0
4
REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER OF THE ROCKIES
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
3.0
5
COLUMBINE WEST HEALTH AND REHAB LLC
COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS · Medium
3.0
6
POUDRE CANYON REHABILITATION AND NURSING, LLC
THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS · Medium
1.0
7
CREEKSIDE VILLAGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC
THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS · Large
1.0
8
STORYBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION
SWEETWATER CARE · Medium
1.0

All homes in Fort Collins


LEMAY AVENUE HEALTH AND REHAB LLC COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS · Large · For Profit	5.0	5	5	4
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY -- FORT COLLINS VILLAGE GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Medium · Not for Profit	5.0	4	4	5
CENTRE AVENUE HEALTH AND REHAB LLC COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS · Medium · For Profit	5.0	5	4	5
REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER OF THE ROCKIES THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit	3.0	2	2	5
COLUMBINE WEST HEALTH AND REHAB LLC COLUMBINE HEALTH SYSTEMS · Medium · For Profit	3.0	2	4	5
POUDRE CANYON REHABILITATION AND NURSING, LLC THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	1	4
CREEKSIDE VILLAGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS · Large · For Profit	1.0	1	2	3
STORYBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION SWEETWATER CARE · Medium · For Profit	1.0	1	3	4