Westminster, CO

Life Care Center Of Westminster

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $30,183 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

7751 Zenobia Ct, Westminster, CO

(303) 412-9121

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

80

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Life Care Centers Of America

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-05-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.61

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.93

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.10

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.21

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

73%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

61%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 54.4%
93.5%
39.1 pts worse
93.4%
39 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.4%
94.7%
8.3 pts worse
95.5%
9.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.0%
3.4%
0.6 pts worse
3.3%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
7.4%
7.4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.1%
5.0%
3.9 pts better
5.4%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 7.4%
11.2%
3.8 pts better
19.6%
12.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.8%
20.6%
4.8 pts better
16.7%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 1.2%
0.1%
1.1 pts worse
0.1%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 4.3%
15.2%
10.9 pts better
16.3%
12 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.1%
14.6%
9.5 pts better
14.9%
9.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
0.8%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.2%
1.5%
0.3 pts better
1.7%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 36.6%
22.4%
14.2 pts worse
19.8%
16.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.1%
3.7%
3.4 pts worse
5.1%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 46.8%
76.4%
29.6 pts worse
81.7%
34.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.9%
1.5%
2.4 pts worse
1.6%
2.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 62.4%
75.6%
13.2 pts worse
79.7%
17.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 15.9%
20.3%
4.4 pts better
23.9%
8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-01 · Fire 2025-05-01

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

14 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-17 · Fire 2023-08-17

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-05-12 · Fire 2022-05-12

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-08-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

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 2025-08-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-08-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-08-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-05-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-07-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K907 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Corrected 2025-07-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

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 2025-06-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-08-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

K925 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

Corrected 2025-06-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-10-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-10-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-10-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-06-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2022-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

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 2022-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2022-06-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-05-01

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2025-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2025-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2025-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-01

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-13

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-12-06

G · Actual harm 2024-06-17

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2023-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

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 2023-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2023-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2023-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

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.

Corrected 2023-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-17

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-09-27

G · Actual harm 2022-05-12

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-06-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

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 2022-06-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2022-06-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2022-06-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2022-06-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2022-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-06-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-06-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$21,359 2025-05-01

Fine

Fine · fine $21,359

Fine

$8,824 2024-06-17

Fine

Fine · fine $8,824

Fine

Ownership

Preston, Forrest

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 188 facilities 1994-12-01
Cross, Cindy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 181 facilities 1994-02-03
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 194 facilities 1997-01-01
Murphy, Sean

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-12-28
Thurmond, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 191 facilities 2000-09-21

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