Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center

5822 S Lowell Way · Littleton, CO · 80123 · 3037982497

35 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group

Why this verdict

  • Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 75
Serious harm & abuse 20% 84
Staffing 20% 20
Federal penalties 15% 78
Trend 10% 90
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $7,781

Inspection citations (10 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · E February 19, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 12, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G October 3, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected October 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected October 21, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • No harm found · C October 3, 2024 · found via complaint

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected October 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected January 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2024

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected January 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 9, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 28, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D September 7, 2023 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected May 26, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2022

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected October 4, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2022

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected October 4, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 3, 2024Fine$7,781

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065320 · certified since April 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.