Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation

Name: Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation
Address: 4685 BASELINE RD, Boulder, CO, 80303, US
Telephone: 3034940535

4685 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 · Boulder County · 140 certified beds · avg 121 residents/day · certified since Oct 1, 1985

Part of chain: THE ENSIGN GROUP (342 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.64

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (18)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Jan 14, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Jan 14, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have enough fresh-air ventilation, whether through windows, mechanical systems, or both.
Jan 14, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jan 14, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate treatment and services to residents with a mental health condition, difficulty adjusting emotionally, or a history of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Jan 14, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide each resident with a nourishing, tasty, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Jan 14, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Mar 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint
May 2, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Feb 6, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Feb 6, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Feb 6, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Feb 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Nov 3, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Nov 3, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Nov 3, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Nov 3, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Nov 3, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 3, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide at least one adequately sized room for dining and activities, with good lighting, airflow, and furniture.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	6	E
2024	5	E
2025	1	D
2026	6	E

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Colorado avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.64	3.89	3.95	bottom 45% in Colorado; bottom 43% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.87	0.86	0.69	top 41% in Colorado; top 23% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.12	3.44	3.50	bottom 38% in Colorado; bottom 37% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.63	0.61	0.48	top 37% in Colorado; top 21% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	52.4	47.1	45.8	bottom 34% in Colorado; bottom 31% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	50.0	44.6	42.9	bottom 40% in Colorado; bottom 39% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.43, RN 0.82, weekend 2.94. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Burnam, Soon	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/15/2020
Dunyon, David	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/09/2024
Ensign Services INC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/15/2020
Horton, Christopher	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2023
Horton, Christopher	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2023
Horton, Christopher	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/20/2025
Jorgensen, David	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/15/2020
Keetch, Chad	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/2011
Lauritzen, Ray	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2021
Lauritzen, Ray	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2021
Lauritzen, Ray	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	06/20/2025
Sato, Ami	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/09/2024
SMV Boulder	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2021

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"How is fresh air circulated through the building, and how is the ventilation system maintained?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"What mental health services do you offer on-site, and how do you care for residents with depression, anxiety, or a history of trauma?"
"Can I see a sample menu, and how do you handle special diets like low-sodium or diabetic meals?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 065222.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation

4685 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO 80303 · 3034940535

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "How is fresh air circulated through the building, and how is the ventilation system maintained?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "What mental health services do you offer on-site, and how do you care for residents with depression, anxiety, or a history of trauma?"
☐ "Can I see a sample menu, and how do you handle special diets like low-sodium or diabetic meals?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 065222 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)