WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE
2800 PALO PKWY, Boulder, CO 80301
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE Compares
WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Boulder, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 150 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Boulder, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (69% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.1% — 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 WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE with other nursing homes in Boulder.
How is WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 150 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE lag behind other Boulder options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE?
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 Boulder
Boulder sits in Boulder County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 46,593 (14.4%)
- Median age
- 36.9 years
- Median household income
- $87,476
- Median home value
- $539,100
Demographics for Boulder County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Boulder.
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