Julia Temple Healthcare Center
3401 S Lafayette St · Englewood, CO · 80113 · 3037610075
128 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
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 August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065322 · 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.