Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center
6121 W 60th Ave · Arvada, CO · 80003 · 3034204550
54 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,018 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 12, 2025
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 14, 2024 · found via complaint
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 June 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
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 September 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
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 September 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 14, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065321 · certified since May 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.