ElderGrade
B

78/100

Above average

Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation

4685 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303

CMS 4/5 stars #3 of 10 in Boulder County (303) 494-0535
Certified beds
140
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

17/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.82 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 14% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.43 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.82 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.94 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 14, 2026 (7 months ago).

E Jan 14, 2026 F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 14, 2026 F0923

Environmental Deficiencies

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0742

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0800

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2025 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 2, 2024 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP, which operates 346 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
HORTON, CHRISTOPHER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LAURITZEN, RAY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
JORGENSEN, DAVID Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BURNAM, SOON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DUNYON, DAVID Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
KEETCH, CHAD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SATO, AMI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HORTON, CHRISTOPHER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LAURITZEN, RAY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
SMV BOULDER Organization ADP OF THE SNF
HORTON, CHRISTOPHER Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation? +

Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of B (78 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 3.43 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 18 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.