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HomeColoradoCedars Healthcare Center

Cedars Healthcare Center

1599 Ingalls St, Lakewood, CO 802143032323551WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(30 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
130
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
2 fine(s) totaling $55,908

How Cedars Healthcare Center Compares in Colorado

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CO average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CO average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.18 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
26.7%
CO average
47.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Colorado average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Colorado average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.18 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.72.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.83.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 1, 2022
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 19, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 5 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,581/mo
Colorado median
Private Room
$11,101/mo
Colorado median
Jefferson County 65+
99,108
17.1% of county
County Population
580,519
Jefferson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Cedars Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado with 130 certified beds. It has been operating since 1984. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
130
Avg Residents/Day
108
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 27, 1984
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
121.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (41)

F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Dec 1, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Immediate Jeopardy

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Oct 17, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Sep 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Actual Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0553Potential for Harm

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 11 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$55,908
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJul 16, 2025
$24,245
FineSep 27, 2023
$31,663

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.87 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.80 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.18 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.14 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
26.7%
RN Turnover
9.1%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (48)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SPTMNR PROPERTIES TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 2024
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
D.E. SHAW & CO., L.P.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
H/2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES IV L.P.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024
SNH TRS LICENSEE HOLDCO LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
SNH TRS, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
PORTNOY, ADAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
BROWN, MATTHEWCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
CLARK, JENNIFERCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
ABP TRUSTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
BLACKROCK INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
D.E. SHAW & CO., L.P.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE TRUSTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
FLAT FOOTED LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
H/2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES IV L.P.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024
SNH TRS LICENSEE HOLDCO LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
SNH TRS, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2020
SPTMNR PROPERTIES TRUSTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024
STELLAR CEDARS MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2021
STELLAR SENIOR LIVING B LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2021
STELLAR V LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2021
VANGUARD GROUP INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 22, 2024
BENTON, EVRETTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
BRANSON, MARISSAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
BROWN, MATTHEWOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
CLARK, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
ESFAHANI, REZAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MCGLOTHLIN, CHADOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2023
PORTNOY, ADAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
SPTMNR PROPERTIES TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2024
STELLAR CEDARS MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 14, 2025
STELLAR SENIOR LIVING B LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 14, 2025
STELLAR V LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 14, 2025
BENTON, EVRETTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
BRANSON, MARISSAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
BROWN, MATTHEWADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
CLARK, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
ESFAHANI, REZAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
MCGLOTHLIN, CHADADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 27, 2023
PORTNOY, ADAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Cedars Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

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Cedars Healthcare Center
Lakewood, COCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $55,908
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO528 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cambridge Care Center
Lakewood, CO528 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,151
Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, CO1,056 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $78,888
Harmony Pointe Care Center
Lakewood, CO1.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Wheatridge Care Center
Wheat Ridge, CO1.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $20,616
Western Hills Health Care Center
Lakewood, CO1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Cedars Healthcare Center
Lakewood, CO · Current facility
—2/51/54/5$55,908
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO
528 ft5/54/54/5None recorded
Cambridge Care Center
Lakewood, CO
528 ft5/54/54/5$8,151
Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, CO
1,056 ft2/51/51/5$78,888
Harmony Pointe Care Center
Lakewood, CO
1.1 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Wheatridge Care Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
1.2 mi3/52/53/5$20,616
Western Hills Health Care Center
Lakewood, CO
1.6 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Cedars Healthcare Center?▾
Cedars Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Cedars Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Colorado is $9,581/month for a semi-private room and $11,101/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Cedars Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Cedars Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Cedars Healthcare Center had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 19, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $55,908. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Cedars Healthcare Center?▾
Cedars Healthcare Center provides 3.18 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.80 LPN hours, and 1.87 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 26.7%.
How many beds does Cedars Healthcare Center have?▾
Cedars Healthcare Center has 130 certified beds with an average of 108 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Stellar Senior Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Cedars Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado, including 5 in Lakewood. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Cedars Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Cedars Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 30 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Stellar Senior Living

This chain operates 7 facilities. View all →