About Winding Trails Post Acute
Winding Trails Post Acute, located in BOULDER, CO, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Winding Trails Post Acute
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.28 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the PACS GROUP network. This chain operates 279 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Winding Trails Post Acute provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 60 | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 138 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 23.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 10.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.2% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 0.9% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 89.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 68.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 5.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 11.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 78.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 60.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 23.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 22.9% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 4 complaints
- 2024: 17 complaints
- 2025: 2 complaints
- Total: 23 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec 09, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Dec 09, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| Nov 01, 2024 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| May 09, 2024 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PALO COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE LLC
Ownership Structure
- PANTHER MASTER TENANT LLC Direct: 100%
- PROVIDENCE GROUP NH LLC Indirect
Management & Direction
- ROBERT ADLESICH W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- FREDERICK APT CORPORATE OFFICER
- MARK HANCOCK CORPORATE OFFICER
- CHRISTOPHER HORTON CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JOSHUA JERGENSEN CORPORATE OFFICER
- JOHN MITCHELL CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Center at Northridge, LLC | N/A | 5 |
| Sloan's Lake Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Western Hills Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Berthoud Care and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Advanced Health Care of Aurora | N/A | 5 |
| Frasier Meadows Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| The Village Care and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Uptown Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Winding Trails Post Acute directly at 3034409100. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.