9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Parker, CO
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $23,635 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
15720 Garden Plaza Dr, Parker, CO
(303) 805-2085
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
69
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2012-07-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
194 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.18
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.98
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.26
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.43
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.16
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.96
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.92
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.31
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.04
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.90
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.55
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
59%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
59%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
2,823
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
47.5
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0011
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
8.60
Baseline 22.26% · Performance 17.50% · Measure score 8.60 · Achievement 8.49 · Improvement 8.60
Healthcare-associated infections
6.12
Baseline 5.39% · Performance 6.00% · Measure score 6.12 · Achievement 6.12 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 44.64% · Performance 69.72% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
4.28
Baseline 3.57 hours · Performance 4.29 hours · Measure score 4.28 · Achievement 4.28 · Improvement 2.77
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.99% |
10.72%
0.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 477 · Observed rate 10.27% · Lower 95% interval 8.67% |
| Discharge to community | 68.4% |
50.57%
17.8 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 472 · Observed rate 66.31% · Lower 95% interval 64.03% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.9 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 12.9% |
95.27%
82.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 279 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.72% |
0.77%
0.1 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 279 |
| Discharge self-care score | 77.99% |
53.69%
24.3 pts better
|
Numerator 163 · Denominator 209 |
| Discharge mobility score | 74.64% |
50.94%
23.7 pts better
|
Numerator 156 · Denominator 209 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.43% |
2.29%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 279 · Adjusted rate 1.52% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.01% |
7.12%
1.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 279 · Observed rate 4.66% · Lower 95% interval 4.08% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.2% |
8.2%
6 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 182 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 70.45% |
42%
28.5 pts better
|
Numerator 124 · Denominator 176 |
| Discharge function score | 77.99% |
56.45%
21.5 pts better
|
Numerator 163 · Denominator 209 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 96.67% |
95.95%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 58 · Denominator 60 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 99.5% |
96.28%
3.2 pts better
|
Numerator 200 · Denominator 201 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 22.56% |
25.2%
2.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 30 · Denominator 133 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
1.3
1.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 1.9 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.7
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.5% |
93.5%
2 pts worse
|
93.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 87.5% · Q2 81.8% · Q3 95.7% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 91.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.2% |
94.7%
9.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 85.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.1% |
3.4%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 13.6% |
7.4%
6.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.7% · Q4 18.2% · 4Q avg 13.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.7% |
5.0%
2.3 pts better
|
5.4%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 2.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.8% |
11.2%
8.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 19.0% · Q4 36.4% · 4Q avg 19.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 3.1% |
20.6%
17.5 pts better
|
16.7%
13.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.1% · 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 need for help with daily activities has increased | 18.5% |
14.6%
3.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 18.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
0.8%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.5%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.9% |
22.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 29.0% · Q4 18.2% · 4Q avg 22.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.0% |
3.7%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.0% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 7.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.0% |
76.4%
11.6 pts better
|
81.7%
6.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 84.7% · Q2 83.9% · Q3 87.3% · Q4 96.6% · 4Q avg 88.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.5% |
12.8%
4.3 pts better
|
12.0%
3.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.5% · Observed 7.8% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.5%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.4% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.0% |
75.6%
4.4 pts better
|
79.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 80.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.8% |
20.3%
1.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.8% · Observed 20.6% · Expected 22.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-16
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-16
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-16
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-12-16
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-06-04
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2023-10-31
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-06-04
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-06-04
Fire Safety
Ensure gas cylinders are properly stored.
Corrected 2023-06-04
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-06-04
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-04
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-06-04
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2023-06-04
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-03-22
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-03-22
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-03-22
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 2022-03-22
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 2022-03-22
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-03-22
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-23
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-09-23
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-06-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-11-07
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-07
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-11-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-07
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2024-11-07
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-11-07
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 2024-01-25
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-26
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-05-25
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 2023-05-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-02-10
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $17,342
Fine
Fine · fine $6,293
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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