7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Denver, CO
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1601 Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO
(303) 534-2211
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
42
Certified beds
Average residents
39
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2013-01-30
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.95
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.29
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.45
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.98
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
14%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
21%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
76.4%
23.1 pts better
|
81.7%
17.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.3% |
12.8%
6.5 pts better
|
12.0%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% |
1.5%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.2% |
75.6%
9.6 pts better
|
79.7%
5.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 11.4% |
20.3%
8.9 pts better
|
23.9%
12.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-28
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-02-26
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2022-11-10
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-11-10
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-08-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-21
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-08-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-08-21
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-08-21
Inspection history
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-11-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-11-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-11-11
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-11-11
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2021-07-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-26
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-07-23
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
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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