Cottonwood Inn Rehab And Extended Care Center in Durango, CO
SaveCottonwood Inn Rehab And Extended Care Center is a nursing home community in Durango, CO.
Information last verified:
450 Prospector Avenue, Durango, CO 81301
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and visitors frequently describe the food as homemade and delicious.
Several reviewers comment directly on meal quality, saying the food is incredible, homemade, or cooked fresh. One review also mentions having options to accommodate what a resident wants, rather than forcing a daily special. A separate reviewer notes the food tasted good but adds that meals could take too long to be brought back to rooms.
Many reviews connect the rehab program to real physical progress.
Reviewers describe skilled nursing and rehabilitation experiences where physical therapy and occupational therapy supported recovery. One family member says their husband progressed over weeks and could return home, while another describes recovery after back surgery. Another reviewer reports consistent rehabilitation with good results for at least some patients.
Cleanliness is one of the most consistent positives in the reviews.
Across multiple reviews, residents and visitors highlight that the building feels clean, organized, and well cared for. Several comments go beyond general cleanliness and mention the absence of unpleasant odors. One reviewer also calls out a consistently clean environment after a fall.
Reviews frequently describe the staff as attentive, caring, and professional.
A large portion of reviewers praise the staff for being friendly, respectful, and responsive, including nurses, aides, therapists, and kitchen staff. Multiple reviewers say caregivers take time to make people feel welcome, comfortable, and supported. One review also contrasts their experience in a care setting by emphasizing the staff’s commitment to residents and their families.
People frequently describe the community as warm, home-like, and easy to visit.
Reviewers often use home-like language to describe the environment, saying it feels warm and welcoming rather than institutional. Some mention private rooms and personal touches, plus an outdoor courtyard that supports a more comfortable layout. One reviewer also specifically notes ample visiting space and that their loved one likes having more privacy.
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40 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Durango-La Plata County (7 miles away)
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 Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesCottonwood Inn Rehab And Extended Care Center is located at 450 Prospector Avenue, Durango, CO 81301 in San Juan County, Colorado
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