Centura Health Progressive Care Center is a nursing home community in Canon City, CO.
Information last verified:
1338 Phay Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind and supportive.
A large share of reviews emphasize staff kindness, compassion, and responsiveness to residents day to day. Several reviewers specifically call out loving support, thoughtful caregiving, and a team atmosphere that feels like family. Even reviews with major complaints often acknowledge that some staff members are dedicated and caring.
Reviews frequently mention therapy help during rehab stays.
Multiple reviews describe meaningful rehabilitation experiences, including physical therapy and occupational therapy support. A few reviewers tie therapy to improvements in pain or recovery, while others mention extended rehab for conditions like broken hip. Some negative reviews also discuss care falling short when staffing is tight, including concerns around transfers and whether therapy instructions are followed.
Several reviews highlight the food as well prepared and filling.
Residents and family members repeatedly mention good food, including variety and portions that feel satisfying. One review describes excellent food and service during an extended rehab stay, with cooks and servers providing meals. Dining is also tied to special dietary needs in the community’s dining details.
Some reviewers point to a clean environment.
A couple of reviews directly praise cleanliness and a well-kept setting. That said, cleanliness isn’t mentioned as frequently as staff and care experiences, so it appears more as a consistent but secondary point for many families.
Some reviews describe being short-staffed and hard to reach.
Several critical reviews describe staffing shortfalls that affect whether residents receive the care they need. Concerns include delays when residents use their call lights and reports that the main phone number is difficult to reach. These reviews also describe breakdowns in follow-through, such as issues with getting updates and questions about whether staff can meet prescribed rehab care.
Some reviews raise concerns about dementia support.
At least two reviews specifically connect care outcomes to dementia-related needs. One reviewer describes confusion involving clothing and a need for a more supportive routine, with limited ability to visit at certain outdoor spaces. Another reviewer says they would not recommend the facility for dementia or Parkinson’s disease.
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68 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesCentura Health Progressive Care Center is located at 1338 Phay Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212 in Fremont County, Colorado
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