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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
3131 S Federal BLVD · Denver, CO 80236 · 110 certified beds
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Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC is a nursing home in Denver, Colorado. Its reported capacity is 110 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Pacs Group. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 65 citations, the newest dated 6 April 2026. Federal enforcement records add 3 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.30 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
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2.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
47
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Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
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Cited deficiencies
53
Records from November 2019 to April 2026.
January 11, 2024 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · D
Citation F0807Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0807 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · D
Citation F0552Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0552 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · E
Citation F0808Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0808 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · E
Citation F0809Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0809 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · G
Citation F0867Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · J
Citation F0740Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · C
Citation F0582Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-02. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · E
Citation F0585Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · E
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · D
Citation F0626Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0626 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-13. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · D
Citation F0559Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0559 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · E
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · D
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · D
Citation F0744Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0744 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-18. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · E
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
January 11, 2024 · E
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-11 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 19, 2023 · E
Citation F0680Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 under CMS tag F0680 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 19, 2023 · E
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
October 19, 2023 · F
Citation F0727Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $68,159
May 15, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-115860CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $28,912 against this nursing home on 2024-05-15 (Fine ID: 115860). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
January 11, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-115808CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $39,247 against this nursing home on 2024-01-11 (Fine ID: 115808). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
January 11, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-02-10CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-02-10, lasting 37 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-01-11). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.30 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.13 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Pacs Group
Chain ID 690 · 274 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Pacs Holdings, LLC
parent · PAC 6103289202
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Median · CO$10,159/moColorado publishes what its Medicaid program pays a nursing facility per resident per day. It is not a private-pay price and it is not what a family is billed. It is useful because it shows what the state considers the cost of a day of nursing-home care.
Statewide average daily rate
$288.78per day
That works out to about $8,779 a month at 30.4 days. The monthly figure is our arithmetic, not a number the state published.
Statewide average published by the state. Period: SFY2025-26.
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