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HomeColoradoSierra Post Acute

Sierra Post Acute

1432 Depew St, Lakewood, CO 802143032381375WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(23 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
102
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
3 fine(s) totaling $78,888

How Sierra Post Acute 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
1/5
CO average
3.1/5
Below state average
Staff turnover
50.0%
CO average
47.1%
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 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.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 24, 2023
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 29, 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.

Sierra Post Acute is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado with 102 certified beds. It has been operating since 1990. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
102
Avg Residents/Day
82.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 1990
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
119.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (39)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0576Potential for Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: 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: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0691Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Mar 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Actual Harm

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

Survey: Sep 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Sep 15, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 9 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$78,888
Number of Fines
3
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
4

Penalty History

FineSep 5, 2024
$10,358
FineJan 29, 2026
$28,350
FineOct 20, 2025
$40,180
Payment DenialOct 24, 2023
21 days denied

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

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
54.5%
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 (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CENTENNIAL MASTER TENANT, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 11, 2022
PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 30, 2023
HORTON, CHRISTOPHERCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
EBERHARD, JAROMW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 8, 2024
APT, FREDERICKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
HANCOCK, MARKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
JERGENSEN, JOSHUACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024
MITCHELL, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sierra Post Acute and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, COCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $78,888
Cedars Healthcare Center
Lakewood, CO1,056 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $55,908
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO1,584 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cambridge Care Center
Lakewood, CO1,584 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,151
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, CO1.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $20,616
Mapleton Post Acute
Lakewood, CO1.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, CO · Current facility
—2/51/51/5$78,888
Cedars Healthcare Center
Lakewood, CO
1,056 ft2/51/54/5$55,908
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO
1,584 ft5/54/54/5None recorded
Cambridge Care Center
Lakewood, CO
1,584 ft5/54/54/5$8,151
Harmony Pointe Care Center
Lakewood, CO
1.1 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Wheatridge Care Center
Wheat Ridge, CO
1.4 mi3/52/53/5$20,616
Mapleton Post Acute
Lakewood, CO
1.4 mi4/53/52/5None 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 Sierra Post Acute?▾
Sierra Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Sierra Post Acute 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). Sierra Post Acute participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sierra Post Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
Sierra Post Acute had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 29, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 3 fine(s) totaling $78,888.
What are the staffing levels at Sierra Post Acute?▾
Sierra Post Acute provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Sierra Post Acute have?▾
Sierra Post Acute has 102 certified beds with an average of 82.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Pacs Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sierra Post Acute?▾
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 Sierra Post Acute?▾
On Google Maps, Sierra Post Acute has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 23 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Pacs Group

This chain operates 281 facilities. View all →