7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Lakewood, CO
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
115 Ingalls St, Lakewood, CO
(303) 237-1325
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
90
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1968-04-01
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
0.50
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.46
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
2.88
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
0.95
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.56
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.48
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.14
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.62
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.61
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.09
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
5,926
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
34.57
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9885
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
4.66
Baseline 45.31% · Performance 44.64% · Measure score 4.66 · Achievement 4.66 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.26
Baseline 3.99 hours · Performance 3.72 hours · Measure score 2.26 · Achievement 2.26 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.9% |
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 36 · Observed rate 13.89% · Lower 95% interval 7.09% |
| Discharge to community | 47.7% |
50.57%
2.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 36.67% · Lower 95% interval 33.17% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.86 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.83% |
95.27%
0.6 pts better
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 24 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 89 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 91.18% |
42%
49.2 pts better
|
Numerator 124 · Denominator 136 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · 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 | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
93.5%
5.7 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.5% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.3% · 4Q avg 99.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.7%
5.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.3% |
3.4%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% |
7.4%
6.6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
5.0%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.2% |
11.2%
4 pts better
|
19.6%
12.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 10.2% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 7.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.6% |
20.6%
6 pts better
|
16.7%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.7% · Q2 17.0% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 14.6% · 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 | 10.4% |
15.2%
4.8 pts better
|
16.3%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.7% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 16.8% · 4Q avg 10.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.7% |
14.6%
2.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.2% · Q2 38.7% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 16.7% · 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 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.2% |
22.4%
1.2 pts better
|
19.8%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.1% · Q2 14.5% · Q3 25.6% · Q4 21.0% · 4Q avg 21.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% |
3.7%
0.3 pts better
|
5.1%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 3.2% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 72.5% |
76.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
9.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 79.3% · Q2 80.7% · Q3 68.5% · Q4 60.4% · 4Q avg 72.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.5%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.8% |
75.6%
1.2 pts better
|
79.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 76.8% |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-29
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 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-02-05
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-10-10
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-10-18
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 2020-04-17
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2019-11-01
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Inspection history
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-07
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 2025-01-01
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-01-01
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 2025-01-01
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-07-24
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 2023-07-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-24
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 2023-07-24
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2023-07-24
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 2023-05-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-09-26
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-09-20
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-09-20
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2019-10-09
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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