10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Wheat Ridge, CO
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $14,058 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
6270 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO
(303) 421-2272
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
78
Certified beds
Average residents
61
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Pacs Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-01-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.51
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.24
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.09
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
75%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
59%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
94.7%
2.5 pts better
|
95.5%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.3% |
3.4%
2.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.6% |
7.4%
4.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.6% |
5.0%
2.4 pts better
|
5.4%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.3% |
11.2%
0.9 pts better
|
19.6%
9.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.9% |
20.6%
7.7 pts better
|
16.7%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.8% |
15.2%
8.4 pts better
|
16.3%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 6.6% |
14.6%
8 pts better
|
14.9%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.7%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 4.3% |
22.4%
18.1 pts better
|
19.8%
15.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.4% |
3.7%
3.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
76.4%
23.6 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.7% |
75.6%
20.1 pts better
|
79.7%
16 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-09
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 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-08-09
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 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-08-09
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-03-01
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-03-30
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2023-03-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-04
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-02
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-03-08
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-03-27
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-10-01
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-14
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2024-11-07
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-07-26
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 2024-07-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-25
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-07-26
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 2023-02-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-05
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-02-27
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-02-27
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-02-27
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-10-14
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-10-14
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-10-14
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $9,235
Fine
Fine · fine $4,823
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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