Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living
Lafayette, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065414) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (720) 639-2200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars, with a 3-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living provides 5.64 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars, though nursing staff turnover is relatively high at 62.2%.
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living has no federal fines on record, but CMS shows 1 payment denial on file; there is no abuse icon indicated and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living is a for-profit nursing home in Lafayette, Boulder County, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 70 certified beds and an average daily census of 58.7 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since April 24, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Coal Creek holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 5.64 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 62.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), though there is 1 payment denial on file. No abuse icon is indicated in this dataset, and no Special Focus Facility status has been assigned.
Coal Creek is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars — notably lower than this individual facility's 4-star overall rating. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and with the facility before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Coal Creek has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nursing hours average 5.64 per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 62.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No federal fines are on record (0 fines, $0.00), but there is 1 payment denial on file.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Coal Creek has 70 certified beds with an average of 58.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 24, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Coal Creek scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (720) 639-2200 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not include tour details; contact the facility at (720) 639-2200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065414?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.