Cottonwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (First facility - includes semi-custom design) Cottonwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (First facility - includes semi-custom design)

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Durango, CO

The perfect place to get better and live better.

Enjoy exceptional skilled nursing care in a warm, welcoming community, where smiles, laughter, and friendships come naturally.

U.S. News — Best Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care 2026

Rated high performing by U.S. News for both Short-Term Rehab and Long-Term Care in Durango, CO.

U.S. News — Best Nursing Homes, Short-Term Rehabilitation 2026

Skilled Nursing Care

Post-Acute Care

Rebuild your strength with expert care and focused therapy, restoring your independence so you can get back home.

Long-Term Care

Find your place at Cottonwood, where expert care and a warm, welcoming community go hand in hand.

A Cottonwood caregiver with a resident

Excellence in every area

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers something rare: clinically excellent care delivered by people who genuinely know and invest in every resident. Our skilled nursing team, specialist therapists, and physician oversight work together to help you regain or maintain your strength.

A Cottonwood caregiver with a smiling resident

Beyond the clinical,

it’s the atmosphere here that you’ll love; a sense of community where the warmth is as real as the care.

Residents enjoying time together

Explore Cottonwood

Families feel good about choosing Cottonwood.

Here’s why.

Google review
Danene Etz

February 2026

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, etc. are all awesome! They are attentive, caring and friendly.
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Kristy Rodri

July 2025

Cottonwood feels like home. Everyone is so kind and helpful, and the food is incredible. The nurses and cna’s are professional, but also take time to make you feel welcome.
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Rollie & Richard Butler

September 2025

My husband has been at Cottonwood for 6 weeks. Thanks to the excellent nursing care, p.t.’s, o.t’s, kitchen cooks & staff, cleaning staff & everyone, he has progressed & improved so he can return home. We are thankful & appreciative of every one of you who are so committed & kind.

You’re in good hands here

At Cottonwood, we keep standards high across the board. Your care plan, daily routine, meals — all provided with attention and skill, and built around what works for you.

Therapy

Get stronger with on-site speech, occupational, physical and aquatic therapy, 5–7 days a week.

Dining

Enjoy hearty meals served restaurant style, with choices to suit every palate.

Accommodation

Come home to a comfortable, homey, private room: cozy, quiet, and entirely yours.

Activities

Get busy with programs, social events, and trips — a mix as varied as the people who live here.

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.

A happy senior couple embracing

We work with most insurances

We accept Medicare and work with most major insurance providers. Not sure what’s covered? Give us a call. Our team can help.

  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Medicaid

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