Berkley Manor Care Center
735 S Locust St · Denver, CO · 80224 · 3033204377
118 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.87 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 9% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $17,160 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
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 March 27, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
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 December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G August 11, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
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 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2022
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2022
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 September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2022
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 9, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $17,160 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065223 · certified since January 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.