Fort Collins Health Care Center in Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Fort Collins, CO.

Information last verified: June 3, 2026

1000 South Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 53 reviews

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Overall Review of Fort Collins Health Care Center

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff attitude is a mixed picture

Many residents and families describe the staff as caring and responsive.

Across the reviews, families frequently say staff are friendly, attentive, and willing to help, including nurses, CNAs, and therapy teams. Some also describe management as responsive and note that communication through check-ins and updates helped them feel included. A smaller set of reviews complain about staff being rude, doing the bare minimum, or not providing care they expected, including concerns about neglect and inconsistent attention.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Urine odor and cleanliness concerns

Several reviewers describe a strong urine odor and cleanliness issues.

Some reviews focus on the facility smelling strongly of urine and describe it as dirty or unpleasant, including reports of “aging” conditions and urine-related odors. Others counter that during tours the building smelled clean, and they describe clean spaces like bathrooms and a generally maintained environment. Even within a few mixed reviews, residents describe a facility that may be older or down-at-the-heels while still seeing staff effort.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication problems come up often

Families and reviewers frequently report difficulty reaching the facility.

Several reviewers say they could not get return calls, that the phone would ring without being answered, or that communication during key moments was poor. A few reviews tie this to experiences at admission, while waiting for updates, or around discharge. One review also describes concerns about promises around insurance and the resulting charges, adding to the communication-related frustrations.

common 7 reviews mention this

Therapy experience varies by reviewer

Many reviews mention therapy staff helping with recovery.

Several reviewers describe positive experiences with therapy, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, or the therapy department as compassionate and focused on patient progress. Some families also mention that nursing and dining staff were able to accommodate nutritional needs during rehab stays. At the same time, a few reviews describe a lack of personal care or overall care issues, which affects how they feel about the rehab experience overall.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Costs and billing create concerns

A couple of reviews raise concerns about unexpected financial outcomes.

One review describes an experience with insurance coverage and a large amount owed after a stay, including the reviewer feeling threatened when disputing what was promised. Another review says pricing is low compared with other options, but frames the trade-off as getting what you pay for. Taken together, the reviews don’t present a single consistent story on cost beyond these two contrasting experiences.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

83 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

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

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Fort Collins Primary Care (0.1 miles)
Rocky Mountain Center For Reproductive Medicine (0.1 miles)
Alpine Ear, Nose and Throat, PC (0.1 miles)
Fort Collins Skin Clinic (0.1 miles)
Alpine Allergy Clinic (0.1 miles)
UCHealth Sleep Lab - Poudre Valley Hospital (0.1 miles)
Fort Collins Women's Clinic (0.1 miles)

Restaurants

Culver's (0.1 miles)
Rally King Brewing (0.5 miles)
Carl's Jr. (0.7 miles)
Charco Broiler (0.8 miles)
Nick's Homestyle (1 miles)
Back Porch Cafe (1 miles)
Funkwerks (1 miles)

Pharmacies

Poudre Valley Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
Walgreens (0.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
P R Pharmaceuticals (1.1 miles)
Joy Organics (1.3 miles)
Quintiles (1.9 miles)
Tolmar (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

Prospect Medical Plaza (0.4 miles)
Centre Avenue (2.2 miles)

Parks

City Park (0.7 miles)
Horsetooth Reservoir (2 miles)
Farm At Lee Martinez Park (2.1 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (1.2 miles)
Lima Coffee Roasters (1.2 miles)
The Little Bird Bakeshop (1.3 miles)
Silver Grill Cafe (1.4 miles)
Wolverine Farm Publick House (1.4 miles)
Cuppy's Coffee (2 miles)

Places of Worship

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1.9 miles)

Theaters

Cinemark (2.3 miles)

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