Public Record
Winding Trails Post Acute
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 2 / 5
- Certified beds
- 150
- Avg. residents per day
- 85.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 94
- Inspections on file
- 11
- Last inspection
- 2025-10-02
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Citations
94 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0847Generalpotential for harm
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0644Generalpotential for harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- 0570Generalpotential for harm
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0565Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0912Generalpotential for harm
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
- 0753Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0697Seriousactual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0760Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0835Generalpotential for harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0940Generalpotential for harm
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
- 0947Generalpotential for harm
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0838Generalpotential for harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0697Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0813Generalpotential for harm
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0923Generalpotential for harm
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
- 0849Generalpotential for harm
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
- 0574Generalpotential for harm
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0293Generalpotential for harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0686Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
- 0685Generalpotential for harm
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
- 0039Generalpotential for harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0676Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0603Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- 0355Generalpotential for harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0004Generalpotential for harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- 0838Generalpotential for harm
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
- 0841Seriousactual harm
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
- 0867Seriousactual harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0880Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0886Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
- 0888Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
- 0837Seriousactual harm
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
- 0835Seriousactual harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- 0791Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0758Generalpotential for harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Winding Trails Post Acute?
- Winding Trails Post Acute is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Boulder, CO, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 065267.
- What is the CMS rating for Winding Trails Post Acute?
- Winding Trails Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Winding Trails Post Acute have?
- Winding Trails Post Acute is certified for 150 beds. It serves an average of 85.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Winding Trails Post Acute have?
- Winding Trails Post Acute has 94 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Winding Trails Post Acute last inspected?
- Winding Trails Post Acute was last inspected on October 2, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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