Cycle 1
Health 2024-02-23 · Fire 2024-02-23
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Denver, CO
Center At Lowry, LLC
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $17,933 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
8550 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO
(303) 676-4000
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
96
Certified beds
Average residents
72
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2016-10-19
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.09
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.14
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.59
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.96
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.9% |
76.4%
17.5 pts better
|
81.7%
12.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.6% |
12.8%
7.2 pts better
|
12.0%
6.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.2% |
1.5%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.0% |
75.6%
15.4 pts better
|
79.7%
11.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.4% |
20.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-10-27 · Fire 2022-10-27
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-07-13 · Fire 2021-07-13
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-03-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-23
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-04-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-03-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-12-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-11-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-11-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-13
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-08-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-13
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-08-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-13
K371 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2021-08-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-13
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-08-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-10
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-10
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-01-07
G · Actual harm
2025-07-15
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Not marked corrected
L · Immediate jeopardy
2024-02-23
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-23
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-02-24
C · Minimal harm
2024-02-23
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-02-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-10-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F566 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.
Corrected 2022-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2022-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2022-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-27
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-07-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-08-11
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$17,933
2024-02-23
Fine
Fine · fine $17,933
Fine
Ownership
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