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HomeColoradoRehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the

Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the

3835 Harlan St, Wheat Ridge, CO 800333034221533WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(50 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
103
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $46,150

How Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the 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
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CO average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.57 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.75 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Colorado average of 3.1/5.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 26, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 11, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 6 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).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado with 103 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
103
Avg Residents/Day
82.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 1, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Feb 11, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
68.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0567Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0659Potential for Harm

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 11, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Apr 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 11, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$46,150
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 26, 2024
$46,150

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

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.57 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.23 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
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 (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the
Wheat Ridge, COCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $46,150
Lakeside Post Acute
Wheat Ridge, CO2,640 ftAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,058
Wheatridge Care Center
Wheat Ridge, CO4,224 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $20,616
Cambridge Care Center
Lakewood, CO1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,151
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO1.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedars Healthcare Center
Lakewood, CO1.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $55,908
Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, CO2.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $78,888
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the
Wheat Ridge, CO · Current facility
—4/53/54/5$46,150
Lakeside Post Acute
Wheat Ridge, CO
2,640 ft3/52/52/5$14,058
Wheatridge Care Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
4,224 ft3/52/53/5$20,616
Cambridge Care Center
Lakewood, CO
1.8 mi5/54/54/5$8,151
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO
1.9 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Cedars Healthcare Center
Lakewood, CO
1.9 mi2/51/54/5$55,908
Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, CO
2.1 mi2/51/51/5$78,888

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 Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the?▾
Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the 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). Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 11, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $46,150.
What are the staffing levels at Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the?▾
Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the provides 3.57 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the have?▾
Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the has 103 certified beds with an average of 82.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 80% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado, including 2 in Wheat Ridge. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the?▾
On Google Maps, Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 50 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of The Ensign Group

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