Amberwood Post Acute
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
3185 W Arkansas Ave · Denver, CO 80219 · 85 certified beds
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In Denver, Colorado, Westwood Post Acute is listed as a nursing home. Its reported capacity is 85 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 50 citations, the newest dated 25 April 2025. Federal enforcement records add 5 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.24 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
CMS designation
Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)
CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Source: CMS Provider Information.GOVStaffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
43
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
43
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Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
5.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
43
Records from February 2020 to April 2025.
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0659Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0659 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0698Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 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 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0921Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · E
Citation F0807Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0807 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2025-05-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · E
Citation F0567Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0567 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0644Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · J
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) 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 2025-04-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0699Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0699 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · F
Citation F0848Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0848 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · C
Citation F0577Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0577 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0791Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0791 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0679Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 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 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0625Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2025-05-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0685Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 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 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · E
Citation F0809Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 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 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0883Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0626Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 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 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · D
Citation F0695Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 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 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
April 25, 2025 · E
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-05-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
Total fines on file: $65,470
April 25, 2025 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2025-05-21CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-05-21, lasting 12 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-04-25). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
April 25, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-115946CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $23,959 against this nursing home on 2025-04-25 (Fine ID: 115946). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
March 7, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-115816CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $29,177 against this nursing home on 2024-03-07 (Fine ID: 115816). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
March 7, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-04-05CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-04-05, lasting 25 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-03-07). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
September 28, 2023 · Fine
Citation FINE-115763CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,334 against this nursing home on 2023-09-28 (Fine ID: 115763). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.24 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is lower than 2025Q4 (-0.12 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 - Corporation".
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Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
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Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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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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