Hallmark Nursing Center
3701 W Radcliff Ave · Denver, CO · 80236 · 3037946484
143 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $6,788 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G November 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G October 17, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 17, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 17, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2022
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2022
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 November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 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 November 15, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2022
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2022
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected November 15, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2021
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected July 20, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2021
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 July 20, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 29, 2021
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 July 20, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 29, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2021 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 14, 2024 | Fine | $6,788 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065233 · certified since July 17, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.