Wheatridge Care Center
2920 Fenton St · Wheat Ridge, CO · 80214 · 3032380481
65 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Vivage Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $20,466 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 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 June 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 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 June 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F June 12, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected June 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 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 November 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 19, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 19, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 19, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 10, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2022
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $8,608 |
| December 26, 2023 | Fine | $11,858 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065308 · certified since April 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.