Sedgwick County Memorial Nursing Home
901 Cedar St · Julesburg, CO · 80737 · 9704636229
32 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 10, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected November 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 October 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected October 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 13, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G August 31, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 31, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2022
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 September 30, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2022
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2022
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected September 30, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 06A173 · certified since June 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.