Durango Health and Rehabilitation

Durango Health and Rehabilitation, located on Junction Street in Durango, Colorado, provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in the heart of one of Colorado's most celebrated mountain communities. The Junction Street corridor sits near the Animas River and connects easily to both downtown Durango and the city's broader network of neighborhoods—making it a convenient and accessible destination for families across La Plata County and the Four Corners region. Durango's setting along the Animas River Valley, surrounded by the San Juan Mountains, creates an environment that is both tranquil and deeply connected to the natural world—qualities that have a meaningful positive impact on healing and well-being. The Animas River Trail, which runs directly through the city, gives families and ambulatory residents a beloved outdoor resource just moments from the facility. The iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is a source of local pride and cultural identity, while Trimble Hot Springs, just north of town, and the restaurants and shops of Historic Downtown Durango on Main Avenue offer family members plenty to do between visits. For acute medical support, Mercy Regional Medical Center—the region's leading hospital operated by CommonSpirit Health—provides comprehensive inpatient and specialist services and is closely accessible from the Junction Street location, supporting efficient coordination for residents moving between hospital and skilled nursing settings. Durango Health and Rehabilitation is managed by The Ensign Group, one of the nation's most established post-acute care operators, with a proven track record of clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and a culture of continuous improvement. Ensign-affiliated communities consistently strive for high standards of nursing care and therapy outcomes. For families in Durango, Bayfield, Hesperus, Ignacio, and the broader Four Corners area, Durango Health and Rehabilitation offers the skilled care expertise of a larger system with the personal, community feel of a mountain-town facility.