Uptown Care Center
745 E 18th Ave · Denver, CO · 80203 · 3038600500
79 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Vivage Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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 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.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Past Non-Compliance · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G March 25, 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 March 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 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 December 26, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
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 December 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 16, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2022
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Corrected August 30, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065311 · certified since July 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.