Lakeside Post Acute
6270 W 38th Ave · Wheat Ridge, CO · 80033 · 3034212272
78 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
60% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 60% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $14,058 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 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 December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 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 November 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G July 2, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
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 February 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G October 12, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 14, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 14, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $9,235 |
| October 21, 2024 | Fine | $4,823 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065273 · certified since January 26, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.