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Accel At Longmont

1960 S Fordham St

3.7(114 ratings)· Longmont average: 4.5

Part of StoneGate Senior Living · 31 communities · 3.7★ average

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Quick Facts

Total units
5
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
5
Community size
Licensed for up to 5 residents
Recent ownership change
Acquired by Cottonwood in June 2025

What Families Think

Accel At Longmont is a very small skilled nursing / long term care community with a 3.7 rating from 114 Google reviews, and the feedback is sharply divided. Some residents and families describe compassionate, attentive staff, while several detailed 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about care quality, billing practices, and management, especially after a reported ownership change in 2025.

The Good

  • Staff described as courteous, respectful and compassionate
  • Food quality noted as above average for the setting
  • Some staff members singled out as outstanding and patient
  • Residents report feeling safe and cared for

The Bad

  • One report of a staph infection missed, leading to sepsis
  • One account of insurance billing mishandled, delaying refund
  • One reviewer described the building as unsecured with no front desk staff
  • One detailed report of high staff turnover and unresponsive management after ownership change

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Accel At Longmont is a senior living community in Longmont, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 114 reviews.

About Accel At Longmont

Accel At Longmont is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Longmont, Colorado. The community is licensed for up to 5 residents.

Families rate Accel At Longmont 3.7 out of 5 based on 114 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Accel At Longmont

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Accel At Longmont

3.7overall · 114 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (114)

Jason Hotchkin

Feb 2026

via Google

The food is above par for what the staff has to work with. Commodities are Commodities though. The staff here seems to have goal oriented measures for success, with healing in mind. The male doctor here explained that healing is incomplete without firm cornerstones of physical AND emotional healing for support guided success. There are a few staff members who definitely stand, outshiningly to my previous misconcepts of what is acceptable and what is previously thought to be ineffably outstanding. The ones who allow and help residents to be comfortable on the residents terms are of whom I speak staff with a demeanor and patience idea for training and or teaching. Accel at Longmont maintains an upscale appearance while maintaining a, "down to earth", heart sized staff that's capable of remembering to never forget the importance of care and compassion!

LaSharn James

Oct 2025

via Google

I am a new resident of Accel in Longmont. This facility is a safe haven from all of the truly dangerous and unsafe facilities that have been placed in. I’ve only been here for maybe three months and I’ve found that the staff is courteous, respectful, professional and very supportive to each resident. I’ve been treated with kindness, courtesy and compassion, since I’ve arrived at this facility. I can see myself being content to live my life here. Thank you to the staff who takes care of me everyday.

John

Aug 2025

via Google

Do NOT let your family or friends go to Accel. Ever since it was purchased by Cottonwood at the beginning of June 2025, it has turned into the absolute worst facility you could ever imagine. Administer Chadwick is the biggest game playing lier, who could care absolutely nothing about the residents, nor staff. Nor even the families of residents. Or even the facility. He will do anything he can to put a head in a bed. So as to look good and make any money he can, at the cost of people’s quality of life… even their lives. And will play any game he can to try and get people there. He puts on a total fake persona when he gives tours. It’s the only time he actually will be nice to residence, their family and staff is when he is giving a tour of a prospective new resident. Mental health patients are allowed in without being properly assessed. Which causes a big danger and so much more. You can go to him with some positive important information, or even a compliment about a staff member. He won’t even take a moment to listen and ignores what you say. And as all the amazing staff members quit. As he is so rude to them. And you can not at all trust him. Along with the fact that he will let anybody into the building as a resident, they are terribly overwhelmed. And because of this, and so much more, for their sanity, they must move on. And if anyone, to include residents and family cross him in his eyes, he is very vindictive. Our love one passed away as we were preparing to move them out of the now terrible Accel. For the well-being of anyone you care about, please stay far away.

Shaye Waller

Mar 2025

via Google

Do not send your loved ones to this rehabilitation facility! My mom told them she had insurance but they put her as private pay, taking a huge amount just to get her a bed. Come to find out, her insurance was going to cover her stay. After my sister contacted billing, the administration, etc. (which took weeks) she finally received an answer and we were told my mom wouldn't receive the full amount she paid back, even though the insurance company told us that Accel was paid in full. They finally sent my mom her check after a few months of dealing with this issue, and, they didn't even send it for the full amount! Basically, they "kept the change". So disappointing! We felt my mom was taken advantage of. We thought we were making a good choice. Do not make the same mistake we made when choosing Accel.

Jim Roberts

Jan 2025

via Google

DO NOT SEND ANYONE TO THIS FACILITY! MY LOVED ONE IS NOW IN HOSPICE The staff failed to identify a staph infection in my loved one, and it developed into sepsis. Accel is 4 or 5 miles from UCHealth, and staff couldn't be bothered to call an ambulance. But I did! Staff is rude and uncaring on the phone. Once I was even told by a RN that they didn't give a damn about my concerns! Management and social workers are gone by 3pm, so there is no one of authority to handle complaints later in the day, when most people are able to visit. The social worker never returned my phone calls or those of several facilities I was actively trying to transfer my loved on to. The facility is not secure and nobody was sitting at the front desk. I can not believe this place exists! Most facilities make you sign in, take your picture, and sign out--plus they only have one way in/out for the public, plus other entrances have coded locks...NOT ACCEL! IT IS A BEAUTIFUL FACILITY ON THE OUTSIDE, BUT IT IS A HELL HOLE ON THE INSIDE!!!

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Government Inspection History

8 inspection visits in the last three years, 85 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 10, 2026Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 16, 2026

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 16, 2026

Dec 15, 2025Health Complaint5 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2026

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2026

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2026

Sep 11, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard38 citations
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2026

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 10, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 6, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 10, 2025

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 10, 2025

Jul 24, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 4, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 4, 2025

Aug 29, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard16 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 9, 2024

  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 16, 2024

  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 17, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 22, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2024

  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 28, 2024

Dec 27, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 22, 2024

Aug 3, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2023

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2023

Jun 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 14, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 20, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 27, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 14, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 23, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 14, 2023

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 19, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 18, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 12, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Accel At Longmont offer?

Accel At Longmont offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Accel At Longmont located?

Accel At Longmont is located at 1960 S Fordham St in Longmont, Colorado.

What do families say about Accel At Longmont?

Accel At Longmont is a very small skilled nursing / long term care community with a 3.7 rating from 114 Google reviews, and the feedback is sharply divided. Some residents and families describe compassionate, attentive staff, while several detailed 1-star reviews raise serious concerns about care quality, billing practices, and management, especially after a reported ownership change in 2025.

How did Accel At Longmont do on recent health and safety inspections?

Accel At Longmont had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 85 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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