Winding Trails Post Acute in Boulder has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating but stronger staffing (4 stars) and quality measures (5 stars). Reported nurse staffing is 3.28 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: October 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2775.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.58
Licensed practical nurses
0.88
Nurse aides
1.82
Weekend nursing
3.03
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24.3%21.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%1.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%1.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.7%1.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.8%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.1%2.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%10%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.4%3.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.1%18%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—78.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.4%94.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—60.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.3%68.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2022 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to make sure residents and staff were tested for COVID-19. Cited April 2022 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 886 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: L
The home failed to ensure its staff were vaccinated for COVID-19. Cited April 2022 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 888 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited April 2022 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: J
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $90,659 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 7, 2024
85 days
Federal fine
Mar 7, 2024
$90,659
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
85.6 residents on an average day (57% of 150 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.