COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
450 PROSPECTOR AVE, Durango, CO 81301
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How COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 40-bed for-profit nursing facility in Durango, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Colorado average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 40 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 83% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Durango, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (32% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (66% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.2% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Durango.
What keeps COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Durango?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at COTTONWOOD REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Durango
Durango sits in La Plata County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 9,768 (17.4%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $69,291
- Median home value
- $415,900
Demographics for La Plata County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Durango.
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