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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Western Hills Health Care Center

1625 Carr St · Lakewood, CO 80214 · 140 certified beds

3032326881

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About Western Hills Health Care Center

Western Hills Health Care Center is a nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado. Its reported capacity is 140 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Life Care Centers of America. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 21 citations, the newest dated 27 February 2024. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.74 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.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

3.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

15

5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

6

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

4.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

6

Inspection history (21)

Records from July 2021 to February 2024.

  • February 27, 2024 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-27 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2024 · D

    Citation F0759

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-27 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2024 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-27 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 2024-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2024 · D

    Citation F0881

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-27 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-27.GOV
  • February 27, 2024 · D

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-02-27 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 2024-03-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-02-27.GOV
  • November 10, 2022 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-11-10 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-12-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-11-10.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0688

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · F

    Citation F0867

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal 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 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0554

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 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 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · F

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0698

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · F

    Citation F0725

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0849

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · E

    Citation F0676

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0679

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 under CMS tag F0679 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV
  • July 13, 2021 · D

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-07-13 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 2021-07-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-07-13.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $0

Staffing

Latest: 3.74 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (5 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.71 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.71 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026-07-013.74 hrs/resident/day
  4. 2026-08-013.74 hrs/resident/day
  5. 2026Q13.74 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: Life Care Centers of America

Chain ID 311 · 194 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 3.4
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.8
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.3
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Life Care Centers of America, INC.

    chain · PAC 6608783543

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  2. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  3. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  5. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

    This listing first appeared in the government file we read. That is usually when it entered the file, not the day it opened.

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical CO range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · CO$10,159/mo
See full CO cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

What Medicaid pays nursing homes

Colorado 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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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.

CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Ownership type, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Parent organization
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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