Cambridge Care Center
1685 Eaton St · Lakewood, CO · 80214 · 3032324405
110 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Vivage Senior Living
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,151 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected August 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected April 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
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 April 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected April 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 3, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 9, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 24, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 9, 2021 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2024 | Fine | $8,151 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065296 · certified since December 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.