F

WINDING TRAILS POST ACUTE

2800 PALO PKWY, BOULDER, CO 80301
Score: 21 / 100

Winding Trails Post Acute has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 21/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Colorado. Families considering this Boulder facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Winding Trails Post Acute, with 3.16 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 70 deficiencies at Winding Trails Post Acute, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.71 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.91 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.36 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

70
Total Deficiencies
Oct 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 65 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0570 Severity F
    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
    Nov 20, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Nov 20, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Nov 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 21.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.9% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $101,829

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 21 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 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
150
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10