D

BOULDER POST ACUTE

2121 MESA DR, BOULDER, CO 80304
Score: 45 / 100

Boulder Post Acute faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 38th percentile among Colorado nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Boulder Post Acute, with 3.30 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Boulder Post Acute, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.30 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.34 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.05 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.95 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.32 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

30
Total Deficiencies
May 12, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 28 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    May 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Feb 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0744 Severity D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    Feb 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 40.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 4.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,113

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
162
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5