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Columbine Health Systems

5 nursing homes · 1 state · 500 beds

average official
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Columbine Health Systems at a glance

Nursing homes
5
States
1
Licensed beds
500
Average rating
4.2
Rated 4★ or better
80%

Is Columbine Health Systems a good nursing home group?

Across 5 rated homes, Columbine Health Systems averages 4.2★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 80% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 20% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.

A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.

Columbine Health Systems quality vs. the national average

Across the 5 homes with an official inspection rating, Columbine Health Systems averages 4.2. 80% are rated 4★ or better, and 20% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.

Columbine Health Systems compared with all rated nursing homes nationwide
MeasureColumbine Health SystemsNational average
Average rating4.2★3.0★
Homes rated 4★ or better80%40%
Homes rated 1–2★20%41%

How Columbine Health Systems’s homes are distributed

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Columbine Health Systems nursing home ratings by state

Where Columbine Health Systems operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.

StateHomesAvg. rating
Colorado54.2★

About Columbine Health Systems

Columbine Management Services, Inc., doing business as Columbine Health Systems, is a locally owned and operated nursing care organization based in Fort Collins, Colorado. It has been in business for over 50 years—its business start date is listed as October 1, 1971.

The organization manages a portfolio of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities—CMS data shows it is affiliated with five facilities in Colorado. These include Centre Avenue Health & Rehab (Fort Collins), Columbine West Health & Rehabilitation (Fort Collins), Lemay Avenue Health and Rehabilitation (Fort Collins), Columbine Commons Health & Rehab (Windsor), and Columbine Commons Assisted Living (Windsor).

The company was founded by Robert (Bob) Wilson, who is referenced in internal communications marking a leadership transition, confirming his role in its founding and long-time stewardship.

On December 1, 2025, Columbine Health Systems announced that Cottonwood Healthcare would become the new management company and operator for its skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living facilities—transferring operations while aiming to maintain continuity of care.

The leadership team remains locally based in northern Colorado, with long tenures at the organization, emphasizing stewardship and community alignment.

Founded
1971
Headquarters
Fort Collins, Colorado

Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.

Where Columbine Health Systems operates

Columbine Health Systems runs nursing homes in Colorado. Pick a state to see every Columbine Health Systems home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.

All homes Columbine Health Systems runs

Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.

Frequently asked questions about Columbine Health Systems

How many nursing homes does Columbine Health Systems operate?
Columbine Health Systems operates 5 nursing homes across 1 state with about 500 licensed beds in total.
What states does Columbine Health Systems operate in?
Columbine Health Systems runs nursing homes in Colorado. Its largest presence is in Colorado.
Is Columbine Health Systems a good nursing home group?
Across 5 rated homes, Columbine Health Systems averages 4.2★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 80% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 20% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
Where is Columbine Health Systems headquartered?
Columbine Health Systems is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.
How are these ratings determined?
The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.