Wheatridge Care Center

Inspection history (21)

• June 12, 2025 · D

  Citation F0759

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 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 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · E

  Citation F0658

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · D

  Citation F0742

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0742 (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 mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · E

  Citation F0605

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · E

  Citation F0727

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · F

  Citation F0882

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0882 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · G

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual 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 2025-04-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 12, 2025 · D

  Citation F0761

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-12 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-16. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 19, 2023 · E

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 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 2023-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 19, 2023 · D

  Citation F0658

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 19, 2023 · F

  Citation F0814

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 under CMS tag F0814 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-12-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 19, 2023 · D

  Citation F0688

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 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 2023-11-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 19, 2023 · F

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 19, 2023 · D

  Citation F0760

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-10-19 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-11-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2022 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-12 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2022 · D

  Citation F0744

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-12 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 2022-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2022 · D

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-12 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2022 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-07-12 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 2022-08-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $20,466

Staffing

Latest: 3.42 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

1. Parent organization: Quality Life Management, LLC

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