19 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Denver, CO
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $12,735 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1667 Saint Paul St, Denver, CO
(303) 399-2040
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
125
Certified beds
Average residents
118
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1980-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
329 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.51
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.54
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.92
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.97
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.05
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.72
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.29
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.52
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.00
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.36
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
71%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.39% |
10.72%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 8.82% · Lower 95% interval 6.79% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 20 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.61 |
1.02
0.4 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.97% |
95.27%
1.7 pts better
|
Numerator 32 · Denominator 33 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 33 |
| Discharge self-care score | 81.82% |
53.69%
28.1 pts better
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 22 |
| Discharge mobility score | 77.27% |
50.94%
26.3 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 22 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 33 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 12 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.56% |
8.2%
6.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 128 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 89.6% |
42%
47.6 pts better
|
Numerator 155 · Denominator 173 |
| Discharge function score | 72.73% |
56.45%
16.3 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 39.13% |
25.2%
13.9 pts better
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 23 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.3
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.7
1.4 pts better
|
1.8
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.3 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.5% |
93.5%
4 pts worse
|
93.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 90.5% · Q2 82.7% · Q3 85.7% · Q4 99.1% · 4Q avg 89.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.2% |
94.7%
2.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 92.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
3.4%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 22.5% |
7.4%
15.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 25.7% · Q3 55.0% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 22.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
5.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 5.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 2.2% |
11.2%
9 pts better
|
19.6%
17.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 2.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.7% |
20.6%
3.9 pts better
|
16.7%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.0% · Q2 12.7% · Q3 15.6% · Q4 21.5% · 4Q avg 16.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.5% |
15.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.4% · Q2 31.3% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 15.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.7% |
14.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.2% · Q2 28.7% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 15.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.8%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
1.5%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.4% |
22.4%
10 pts better
|
19.8%
7.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.3% · Q2 19.8% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 12.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.8% |
3.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 5.3% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 3.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.2% |
76.4%
11.8 pts better
|
81.7%
6.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 79.3% · Q2 86.8% · Q3 92.0% · Q4 95.8% · 4Q avg 88.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 3.5% |
12.8%
9.3 pts better
|
12.0%
8.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.5% · Observed 3.7% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
1.5%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.9% |
75.6%
10.3 pts better
|
79.7%
6.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 85.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.3% |
20.3%
1 pts better
|
23.9%
4.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.3% · Observed 18.5% · Expected 22.8% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-16
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-11-16
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-08-18
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-08-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-29
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-08-18
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-08-18
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2022-08-18
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-06-10
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 2021-05-21
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-11
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-11-24
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected 2023-11-11
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 2023-11-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-11-15
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-11-15
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-12-21
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-11-11
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-07-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-08-18
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-08-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2021-05-14
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 2021-05-14
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-04-30
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2021-05-14
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $12,735
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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