Pine Ridge Extended Care Center in Pagosa Springs, CO

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Pine Ridge Extended Care Center in Pagosa Springs, CO

Pine Ridge Extended Care Center is a nursing home community in Pagosa Springs, CO.

Information last verified: February 26, 2026

119 Bastille Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

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

4.8 from 36 reviews

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Overall Review of Pine Ridge Extended Care Center

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Skilled nursing support stands out

Residents and families describe hands-on nursing help during rehab and later-stage care.

Many reviewers talk about their loved ones getting the support they needed, including help that made discharge or next steps possible. Several mention nurses and healthcare professionals as part of the care experience, and at least a couple connect the help to specific needs like assistance with daily living. One reviewer also reports a day when getting assistance did not go smoothly, citing understaffing concerns.

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Staff are consistently helpful

Across reviews, families describe staff as friendly, attentive, and responsive.

A large share of reviewers say staff were kind, courteous, and easy to work with, including being helpful with finding rooms and providing practical support. Reviewers frequently connect that responsiveness to feeling confident that residents are taken care of. While most comments are positive, one review calls out staffing shortages and a frustrating experience getting assistance.

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Clean rooms and facility upkeep

Reviews repeatedly mention a clean, well-kept facility and rooms.

Several reviewers describe seeing residents’ rooms looking tidy and residents looking well-groomed and comfortable. Others explicitly call the facility clean and organized, and at least one frames it as a key part of how “well run” the place feels. Cleanliness also shows up alongside praise for staff attentiveness and care.

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Dining gets positive comments

Residents are described as eating well, with food mentioned positively by families.

One reviewer notes a resident was eating dinner during a visit and appeared comfortable and relaxed. Another mentions that a friend in hospice said the food was delicious and that staff were very good to her, linking dining to overall comfort. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and includes dietary accommodations like special dietary restrictions.

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Close to everyday essentials

The location places common destinations nearby for visitors and care logistics.

Reviewers don’t provide detailed distance-based notes, but the area includes nearby pharmacies, physician offices, and medical services that can matter for families. For recreation, a park is also close by. This supports an easy-in/out setup for regular visits even when day-to-day care details come through staff and schedules.

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Features

Housing

60 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

Pharmacies

Jackisch Drug (0.1 miles)
City Market Food & Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
City Market Pharmacy (0.4 miles)

Restaurants

Junction Restaurant (0.1 miles)
Marconi's (0.1 miles)
Gustoso Ristorante Ita (0.2 miles)
Chavolos Taqueria (0.2 miles)
The Buck Stops Here Market & Eatery (0.2 miles)
Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant (0.2 miles)
Subway (0.4 miles)

Places of Worship

Pagosah Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (0.1 miles)
Pagosa Bible Church (0.2 miles)
Restoration Fellowship (0.4 miles)
Pagosa Catholic Community (0.5 miles)

Physicians

Alpine Medical And Specialty Practices (0.2 miles)
Pagosa Womens Health & Wellness (0.2 miles)
Mercy Cardiology Associates (0.3 miles)
Pagosa Dental DDS (0.5 miles)
Cornerstone Family Medicine (0.5 miles)
Abba Eye Care Pagosa S (1.4 miles)

Cafes

Farrago Market Cafe (0.2 miles)
Two Chicks & A Hippie (0.2 miles)
Starbucks (0.3 miles)
Higher Grounds Coffee (0.5 miles)
Cafe Colorado (0.7 miles)

Hospitals

Pagosa Springs Medical Center (0.3 miles)

Parks

Treasure Falls (0.3 miles)

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