Denver North Care Center
2201 N Downing St · Denver, CO · 80205 · 3038614825
82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Vivage Senior Living
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
3.00 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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 | 3.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.69 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
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 January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 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 March 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024
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 February 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 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 October 14, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065323 · certified since April 15, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.