Cottonwood caregivers and residents in a shared moment of daily life and care

Where you’re a guest, not a patient

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a tight-knit community where every resident is treated as a VIP. Staff and neighbors become like family as we get to know you: your sense of humor, the recipes you’re “famous” for, and the stories you love to tell.

Hear it from our residents and families

“The staff really care”
“Feels like home”
“The food is very good”
“…treat him like he’s their own Grandpa”
“They go the extra mile”
“My mother is thriving here”
“So warm and welcoming…”

The values guiding your care

Genuine Hometown Care

Caring for our residents as friends and neighbors is both a responsibility and a privilege. We provide personalized care that reflects the warmth, respect and attention every individual deserves.

Treating Our Team Like Family

Our staff are our greatest asset. We give them the tools, support, and opportunities they need to grow, thrive, and feel valued, creating a workplace where they feel a deep sense of belonging.

Community Relationships

Our care centers are at the heart of the communities we serve. We honor the trust placed in us by giving back and strengthening mutual relationships that make our communities stronger.

Together, these three commitments shape every aspect of the care we deliver: care that’s as skilled as it is warm.

Close to home

Located just east of the Mercy Regional Medical Center, Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is the ideal choice if you’re looking for post-acute or skilled nursing care in the Durango area. Many of our residents, guests, and staff are locals, who choose Cottonwood because it’s part of the community they know and trust.

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.

A beautiful place to call home

Designed with residents’ comfort and wellbeing in mind, our care center offers 40 private rooms, comfortable common areas, and a restaurant-style dining room. Outside, our beautifully landscaped grounds invite you to relax in the fresh air and sunshine.