Long-Term Care Hospital

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho

Ernest Health · Johnstown, CO

4401 Union Street, Johnstown, CO 805349706193663

Beds

221

Inpatient discharges a year

$13.9M

Net patient revenue a year

About this hospital

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho is a 20-bed hospital in Johnstown, CO, affiliated with Ernest Health.

CCN: 062017
NPI: 1598830267
Website: ernesthealth.com
Health system: Ernest Health
County: Larimer County
Metro area: Fort Collins-Loveland, CO MSA
Medicare contractor: Jurisdiction H, Novitas Solutions (04011)
In Medicare since: 2009
Last CMS survey: 2026

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Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
- 10 services
- 2 affiliated clinicians
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Finances
$13.9M net patient revenue
- Operating margin on patient care 18.6%
- $2.6M net income
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Ownership and leadership
Owned by Epoch Acquisition Inc
- Private (for profit)
- Private equity owner
- Denise A Kann, chief executive
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Tax IDs and NPIs insurers list

The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.

Tax ID (EIN)	Plans and networks listing it	Organization NPIs
27-2805397Advanced Care Hospital Of Northern Colorado LLC	38Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, Aspirus Health Plan and 33 more	1598830267 Advanced Care Hospital Of Northern Colorado LLC1427467638 Advanced Care Hospital Of Northern Colorado LLC

Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.

Location

4401 Union Street, Johnstown, CO 80534

9706193663

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Accreditation and services

The Joint Commission (since 2026)
Accreditation
None
Medical school affiliation
Private (for profit)
Ownership type
20
Medicare-certified beds
17
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
2009
In Medicare since

10 services at Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho

Imaging: Diagnostic Radiology
Transplant and dialysis: Acute Renal Dialysis
Women and children: Clinical Laboratory
Rehabilitation and therapy: OT (Occupational Therapy)PT (Physical Therapy)Respiratory CareSpeech Pathology
Other services: Dietary CarePharmacySocial Care

Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.

Size and patient volume

What Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Mar 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026.

221
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 22%, Medicaid 44%
6,689
Inpatient days
92% of available bed days used
45
Employees (full-time equivalent)

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 840899). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.

Utilization by payer and unit

Inpatient days and discharges Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.

	Medicare	Medicaid	Other	Total
Inpatient days	1,638	3,023	2,028	6,689
Discharges	49	97	75	221
Average length of stay	33.4 days	31.2 days	27.0 days	30.3 days
Average daily census	4.5	8.3	5.6	18.3

411
Medicare Advantage days
18 discharges

Beds and days by unit

Unit	Beds	Inpatient days	Medicare days	Occupancy
Adults & pediatrics	20	6,689	1,638	92%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 840899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.

Staff and facilities

Staff by profession and the rooms and units Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (2026). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.

17
Registered nurses
2
Pharmacists
4
Respiratory therapists
1
Physical therapists
1
Occupational therapists
1
Speech pathologists and audiologists
1
Radiology technicians
16
Other personnel

Source: CMS Provider of Services file.

Doctors and clinicians

2 clinicians who bill Medicare list Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho as a hospital affiliation. Book a demo to see the commercial rates insurers publish for them, or start a free trial.

Family Medicine Physician 2

Gary Pearson, MD
Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1164408670
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Miguel Ruelas-Salgado, MD
Family Medicine Physician
NPI 1760663553
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Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians facility affiliations, released 2026-10-15, with names and specialties from NPPES. Affiliation means the clinician bills Medicare for care at this hospital; it is not employment.

Income statement

Revenue, expenses and income Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reported to Medicare for Mar 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026. Percentages are of net patient revenue.

Line	Amount	Share
Gross patient revenue (charges)	$23.6M	169.3%
Inpatient	$23.6M	169.3%
Contractual allowances and discounts	-$9.7M	-69.3%
Net patient revenue	$13.9M	100.0%
Operating expenses	-$11.3M	-81.4%
Operating income from patient care	$2.6M	18.6%
Other income	$155	0.0%
Investment income	$135	0.0%
Other	$20	0.0%
Net income	$2.6M	18.6%

Gross revenue by payer

Line	Amount	Share
Traditional Medicare	$2.3M	9.7%
Other payers and self-pay	$21.3M	90.3%
Total charges	$23.6M	100.0%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 840899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.

Financial ratios

Computed from Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho's latest cost report.

18.6%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
18.6%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
27.4%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
50% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
10.3%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
14.2%
Return on equity
Net income for a year / fund balance
0.64
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.69
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
13 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
51 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
111 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
0.55
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
6.2 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 840899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Balance sheet

What Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Feb 2026), across all fund types: $25.2M in total assets and a $18.2M fund balance.

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Line	Amount	Of total assets
Cash and temporary investments	$409,996	1.6%
Patient receivables, net	$1.9M	7.6%
Inventory	$159,234	0.6%
Total current assets	$2.2M	8.5%
Property and equipment, net of depreciation	$837,657	3.3%
Investments and other assets	$22.2M	88.1%
Total assets	$25.2M	100.0%
Current liabilities	$3.4M	13.4%
Total liabilities	$7M	27.7%
Fund balance (net assets)	$18.2M	72.3%

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 840899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Financial trend

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.

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Fiscal year ending	Feb 2021	Feb 2022	Feb 2023	Feb 2024	Feb 2025	Feb 2026
Net patient revenue	$10.3M	$11.4M	$12.5M	$13.5M	$13.6M	$13.9M
Operating expenses	$8.1M	$9.7M	$10.3M	$11.2M	$10.8M	$11.3M
Operating margin	21.8%	15.6%	17.5%	17.3%	20.3%	18.6%
Net income	$2.6M	$1.9M	$2.6M	$2.3M	$2.8M	$2.6M
Total assets	$141.9M	$166.8M	$196.4M	$213.6M	$230.7M	$25.2M
Discharges	243	222	209	207	220	221
Inpatient days	5,964	6,132	6,314	6,763	6,684	6,689
Medicare Advantage days	1,130	732	1,070	961	871	411
Beds	20	20	20	20	20	20
Employees (FTE)	43	36	39	45	43	45

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 840899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.

Departments

Each cost center Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.

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Ancillary and outpatient departments

Department	Salaries	Total cost	Charges	Cost-to-charge	Square feet
Drugs charged to patients	$173,659	$962,850	$3.9M	0.25	435
Respiratory therapy	$336,919	$841,186	$1.2M	0.69
Medical supplies charged to patient	$37,893	$219,473	$549,887	0.40	120
Renal dialysis		$213,632	$315,158	0.68
Laboratory		$211,619	$873,609	0.24	100
Radiology-diagnostic		$156,090	$109,306	1.43	455
Physical therapy	$90,096	$148,277	$439,329	0.34
Occupational therapy	$64,923	$131,722	$376,631	0.35
Speech pathology	$53,591	$121,391	$203,395	0.60
Other ancillary service cost center		$21,818
Ct scan		$19,961	$36,288	0.55
Mri		$6,495	$11,811	0.55

Inpatient units

Department	Salaries	Total cost	Charges	Cost-to-charge	Square feet
Adults & pediatrics	$2.8M	$8.8M	$15.5M	0.56	10,576

Overhead (general service) departments

Department	Salaries	Direct cost	Square feet
Administrative & general	$1.1M	$2.1M	692
Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt		$1.1M	14,237
Employee benefits department	$234,384	$778,678
Dietary	$172,013	$653,059
Operation of plant	$27,510	$564,640	1,519
Nursing administration	$471,701	$536,070	300
Cap rel costs-mvble equip		$197,745
Housekeeping	$58,863	$170,610	40
Medical records & library	$72,209	$164,065
Laundry & linen service		$70,125

Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 840899, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.

Frequently asked questions

About Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho's rates and hospital price transparency.

How many patients does Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho admit?

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reported 221 inpatient discharges and 6,689 inpatient days from Mar 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026.

How many employees does Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho have?

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reported 45 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Mar 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026.

How much revenue does Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho make?

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reported $13.9M in net patient revenue on $23.6M of gross charges for Mar 1, 2025 to Feb 28, 2026, an operating margin of 18.6%, and net income of $2.6M.

Who is the CEO of Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho?

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho's Medicare enrollment lists Denise A Kann as Vice President, Secretary since 2023.

What is Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho's tax ID (EIN)?

Insurers' price transparency files list Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho under employer identification number 27-2805397 (Advanced Care Hospital Of Northern Colorado LLC). 38 health plans and networks list 27-2805397 for it.

How many doctors are affiliated with Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho?

2 clinicians who bill Medicare list Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are family medicine physician (2).

Is Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho accredited?

Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho, effective 2026.

Who owns Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho?

In its Medicare enrollment, Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho reports Epoch Acquisition Inc as 5% or greater indirect ownership interest (100%). At least one owner is identified to CMS as a private equity company.

What services does Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho offer?

CMS lists 10 services at Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho, including Acute Renal Dialysis, Clinical Laboratory, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care, OT (Occupational Therapy), Pharmacy.

How many beds does Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho have?

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho has 20 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. Facility type: Long-Term Care Hospital.

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Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho

About this hospital

Negotiated Rates

Insurance Accepted

More about this hospital

Tax IDs and NPIs insurers list

Location

Accreditation and services

10 services at Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho

Size and patient volume

Utilization by payer and unit

Beds and days by unit

Staff and facilities

Doctors and clinicians

Income statement

Gross revenue by payer

Financial ratios

Balance sheet

Financial trend

Departments

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Overhead (general service) departments

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More about this hospital

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10 services at Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Ho

Size and patient volume

Utilization by payer and unit

Beds and days by unit

Staff and facilities

Doctors and clinicians

Income statement

Gross revenue by payer

Financial ratios

Balance sheet

Financial trend

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