Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living
329 Exempla Cir · Lafayette, CO · 80026 · 7206392200
70 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
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 March 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
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 March 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected March 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 29, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2019
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected January 31, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 29, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 31, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2019
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 29, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 29, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065414 · certified since April 24, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.