"I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible care my mom received at Cottonwood. From the moment she arrived, it was evident that the staff truly cared about their residents."
Rachel Woodbury May 2025
Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation · Durango, CO
The perfect place to get better, and live better.
Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center provides premium nursing care in a community that feels like family — clinically excellent, deeply human, and rooted in the soul of Durango, Colorado.
U.S. News High Performing 2024
5-Star Resident Rated
“Cottonwood feels like home. Everyone is so kind, and the food is incredible.”
Kristy R. — Family
25+ Years of
Care
Care
4.9 Family rating
5★ CMS rated
24/7 On-site nursing
7d Therapy a week
High Performing · U.S. News
Excellence in every area
Clinically excellent care, delivered by people who genuinely know every resident.
Our skilled nursing team, specialist therapists, and physician oversight work in concert to help you regain — and maintain — your strength. Beyond the clinical, it's the atmosphere here that residents love. A community where life and laughter come naturally, and where real friendships take root.
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Care plans built around the person, not the chart.
Every resident has individual goals, preferences, and a team that knows them.
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A team that stays. Tenure that shows.
Long-serving nurses, therapists, and aides — the people you meet on your tour are the people who will care for you.
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Five-star dining and beautiful private rooms.
Recovery is faster when life feels good. Hearty meals, quiet rooms, and a place to call your own.
Our Care
Skilled nursing, made personal.
Whether you're recovering from a hospital stay or finding a long-term home for a loved one, our team designs care around the person — with the clinical rigor of a hospital and the warmth of family.
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Post-Acute Care
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Expert nursing and focused therapy to rebuild your strength after surgery, illness, or injury — and get you back home with restored independence.
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Long-Term Care
A community for life
When home is no longer the best option, find care and comfort for your loved one in a top-rated community that feels like an extension of family.
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Specialized Therapy
PT · OT · Speech · Aquatic
On-site physical, occupational, speech and aquatic therapy — five to seven days a week, tailored to your pace and your goals.
Inside Cottonwood
A look at the place, and the people.
You're in good hands
Standards we keep high, across the board.
Your care plan, daily routine, meals — provided with attention and skill, and built around what works for you. Here's a look at what life inside Cottonwood feels like.
See the full amenity listTherapy
On-site speech, occupational, physical and aquatic therapy — five to seven days a week.
Dining
Hearty meals served restaurant-style, with choices to suit every palate.
Rooms
Comfortable, private rooms — cozy, quiet, and entirely yours.
Activities
Programs, social events, and trips — a mix as varied as the people who live here.
Why families choose us
Families feel good about choosing Cottonwood.
4.9 / 5
from 80+ Google reviews
"Cottonwood feels like home. Everyone is so kind and helpful, and the food is incredible. The nurses and CNAs are professional, but also take time to make you feel welcome."
Kristy Rodri July 2025
"Cottonwood is an amazing place and our Senior loves it. The facility is clean and well cared for. The staff, nurses, physical therapists, kitchen crew — all awesome."
Danene Etz February 2026
"My husband has been at Cottonwood for 6 weeks. Thanks to the excellent nursing care, PTs, OTs, and kitchen, he has progressed and improved enough to return home. We are thankful for everyone here."
Rollie & Richard Butler September 2025
Come visit
We'd love to have you here.
Whether you have questions, want to talk through the options, or are ready to schedule a tour — we're here to help you make the right choice for your loved one.
- Address
- 450 Prospector Ave
Durango, CO 81301 - Phone
- (970) 828-1414
- Hours
- Tours by appointment
Family visits welcome 24/7
Coverage
We work with most major insurance providers.
Not sure what's covered? Give us a call — our team will help.
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