Deficiency Index

Mcintosh Care and Rehabilitation Center

Longmont, Colorado · CCN 065226

26 surveys since 2010, 17 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
205
Surveys
26
Harm or worse
17
Immediate jeopardy
1
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy1

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file21/26

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
110
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP
County
Boulder
Medicare-certified since
1986

CMS ratings

Overall
3
Health inspection
3
Staffing
2
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 48 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Colorado.

Last survey on record

Mar 19, 2026

235 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.003.30
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.59—
Annual nurse turnover50.0%44.3%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

Fines
$14,015 across 1 penalty

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG210.0%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD945.0%E945.0%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 20 of the 205 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5842×

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • F6892×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F7612×

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • F8062×

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Mcintosh Care and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Mar 19, 2026

    Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#88) of three residents reviewed for accidents received adequate supervision out of 38 sample residents. Resident #88 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses cerebral infarction (stroke), acute respiratory failure, atrial fibrillation, pacemaker, osteoarthritis, obesity, hypertension and acute kidney failureOn 12/16/26, Resident #88 was being transported to an appointment in the facility's transportation van. Resident #88's wheelchair was not properly secured in the transportation van. During the transportation, Resident #88's wheelchair slipped and the resident hit her head on the van. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Nov 17, 2022

    Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance to prevent accidents for 2 (Resident #122 and Resident #224) of 4 sampled residents reviewed for falls/accidents. Specifically, the facility assessed Resident #122 to be at high risk for falls upon admission but did not develop interventions to prevent falls, and on 6/8/2022 (five days after admission to the facility) Resident #122 fell and sustained a [CONDITION(S)]. Additionally, the facility assessed Resident #224 to require the assistance of two staff for transfers; however, an incident report revealed the resident sustained an injury to the knee during a transfer with the assistance of only one staff person. Findings included: 1. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF689Jul 22, 2021

    Based on observations, staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure two residents (#60 and #30) out of five sampled residents out of 37 sample residents and four out of four hallways for water temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit (F), were as free from accident hazards as possible and received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents. Specifically the facility failed to: -Ensure the water temperatures were not in excess of greater than 120 degrees F. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Jul 22, 2021

    Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff with the appropriate competencies and skills to ensure the residents received the care and services they required as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Specifically, the facility failed to consistently provide adequate nursing staff which considered the acuity and diagnoses [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . As a result of inadequate staffing, the facility had delayed call light response, failed to provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) including baths and meal assistance and call lights answered timely. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF802Jul 22, 2021

    Based on observations, staff interviews and record review, the facility failed to employ sufficient dietary support staff to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition services department in one of one facility kitchens. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure: -The dietary department had sufficient numbers of adequately trained food and nutrition staff to ensure safe and sanitary food service; and, -The dietary department had sufficient staff to ensure the meals were prepared and served according to the posted meal times. Findings include: I. Observations The posted meal time for the dinner meal was 5:30 p.m. 7/18/21 -At 4:45 p.m, the initial kitchen tour showed it was staffed with one cook and one dietary aide. -At 5:30 p.m., the first meal in the dining room was served. […]

Read 35 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 35 of 205 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 19, 2026Standard8 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 26, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 15, 2024Standard6 findings
  • Jan 8, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 17, 2022Standard and complaint4 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 22, 2021Standard and complaint10 findings
  • Jan 26, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • Dec 9, 2020Infection control1 finding
Show the 18 earlier surveys
  • Dec 18, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 11, 2019Standard11 findings
  • Apr 19, 2018Standard7 findings
  • Feb 15, 2017Complaint18 findings · 4 harm
  • Nov 7, 2016Standard and complaint24 findings
  • Aug 11, 2016Complaint11 findings · 3 harm
  • Mar 21, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 12, 2015Standard and complaint9 findings · 1 harm
  • Apr 21, 2015Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
  • Jun 18, 2014Standard13 findings
  • Sep 4, 2013—2 findings
  • May 16, 2013—16 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 1, 2013—8 findings · 1 harm
  • Dec 11, 2012Complaint10 findings · 1 harm
  • Apr 2, 2012—14 findings
  • Dec 14, 2011—4 findings
  • Apr 20, 2011—5 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 18, 2010—15 findings · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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