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Winding Trails Post Acute

2800 Palo Pkwy

3.9(65 ratings)· Boulder average: 4.5

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Quick Facts

Total units
150
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
150
Quality rating
CMS Five-Star Quality Measures rated facility
Additional service
Hospice care offered alongside rehab
Room type
Semi-private rooms are standard

What Families Think

Reviews of Winding Trails Post Acute are mixed, with several families praising the compassionate hospice and nursing staff, while other reviewers report serious concerns about care responsiveness and food quality. The facility holds a CMS Five-Star Quality Measures rating, though patient experiences described in reviews vary widely.

The Good

  • Staff praised for compassion during hospice care
  • Multiple reviewers call staff warm and attentive
  • Facility described as clean by a reviewer
  • CMS Five-Star Quality Measures rated facility

The Bad

  • Multiple reviewers cite poor food quality
  • One report of slow call light response and withheld medication
  • One reviewer described very restrictive policy on leaving facility
  • One report of injury during a catheter placement

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Winding Trails Post Acute is a senior living community in Boulder, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 65 reviews.

About Winding Trails Post Acute

Winding Trails Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility in Boulder, Colorado offering 24-hour skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. The facility serves patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, and also provides hospice care.

The community is designed to feel like home, with semi-private rooms that provide comfort and privacy for healing. Residents are welcome to bring personal items to make their stay more comfortable.

The facility has been recognized by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services as a Five-Star Quality Measures Rated facility, a designation that reflects quality measures much above average.

Types of Care at Winding Trails Post Acute

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

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Reviews of Winding Trails Post Acute

3.9overall · 65 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (65)

Sandy Smith

Jul 2026

via Google

Would NOT recommend. I am in skilled nursing to receive a rare antibiotic IV every 8 hrs for 3 weeks. I would like to leave the facility in the day between treatments to go to lunch, shower at home, visit with friends and so on. I am NOT allowed to leave per the in house Dr more than 3 hrs every 10 days. She said it was because of Medicare and federal health rules. I have checked with both and there are no such rules. In fact they encourage people to get out of the facility for outings. They also will not allow family members to transport me to Dr appts. They said they must provide the transportation due to liability issues. This is also false. If I am signed out by a family member then responsibility is transferred to them until I return. Food is very poor, infection prevention is also sub standard. This is getting very close to mental abuse by keeping me held prisoner at their facility.

Catherine Raveczky

Apr 2026

via Google

My husband came to Winding Trails for his last days during hospice. The staff treated him with such loving kindness and for that I am so grateful! They were attentive and genuine in their warmth and tenderness with him. Thank you for lifting our spirits with your compassion during this deeply challenging time!

Anita Vaughn

Apr 2026

via Google

As an advocate for my neighbors who are residing at Winding Trails Post Acute, I have been very impressed with every staff member that works at the nursing facility. I have witnessed each staff member demonstrate consistent genuine compassion, care and intentional empathy towards all of the residents. All of the administrative directors, nursing staff, managers and front desk attendants have always engaged visitors and residents with a positive, warm, and friendly attitude. They are an exceptional team that you can tell work well together to provide the best care for their residents and clients.

Jessica Hupke

Mar 2026

via Google

If I could give this place zero stars I would in a heartbeat. The nurses let patients set in dirty pants for hours, don't respond to call light, refuse to give patients Tylenol and medication for their upset stomach or medication for a cold. Their own head of physical therapy lies to the patients family members when asked if the patient can go home. Their own nurse hurt a patient while trying to place a catheter and to this day she still hurts. Their food tastes like crap I wouldn't eat or feed it my own dog.

C Renee Hosey

Feb 2026

via Google

Winding Trails Post Acute is an awesome place. I really appreciate how they took good care of my mother by providing her with all her needs. It is a very clean facility and staff are amazing. Most of all, I really Love Arun. He is always on top of his work and makes sure that everyone is satisfied at the end of the day. I highly recommend this place if your looking for a place for a loved one.

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 93 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Oct 2, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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 Dec 9, 2025

  • 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 Dec 9, 2025

Nov 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard17 citations
  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 12, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2024

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 27, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 27, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 23, 2024

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 23, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 20, 2024

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 30, 2024

  • 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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 20, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2024

  • 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 Dec 13, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2024

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2024

Oct 15, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 1, 2024

Mar 7, 2024Health Complaint14 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 29, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 9, 2024

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • 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, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 17, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2023Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2023

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2023

Jun 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard25 citations
  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

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

  • 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 F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 15, 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 15, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 15, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 15, 2023

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

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

  • Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

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

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 15, 2023

  • The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

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

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

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

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

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

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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

  • 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 Aug 15, 2023

  • 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 Jul 18, 2023

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

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

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2023

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2023

  • 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 Aug 15, 2023

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 15, 2023

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

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

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

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

Apr 19, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard30 citations
  • Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected May 18, 2022

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

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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 Jun 14, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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 Jun 14, 2022

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • 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 Jun 14, 2022

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 16, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 12, 2022

  • Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2022

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 Winding Trails Post Acute offer?

Winding Trails Post Acute offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Winding Trails Post Acute located?

Winding Trails Post Acute is located at 2800 Palo Pkwy in Boulder, Colorado.

What do families say about Winding Trails Post Acute?

Reviews of Winding Trails Post Acute are mixed, with several families praising the compassionate hospice and nursing staff, while other reviewers report serious concerns about care responsiveness and food quality. The facility holds a CMS Five-Star Quality Measures rating, though patient experiences described in reviews vary widely.

How did Winding Trails Post Acute do on recent health and safety inspections?

Winding Trails Post Acute had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 93 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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