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HomeColoradoWestern Hills Health Care Center

Western Hills Health Care Center

1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 802143032326881
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
140
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 140 certified beds with an average of 89.8 residents per day (64% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Feb 27, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.71 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 51.2% (high)

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Western Hills Health Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1985. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
89.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 18, 1985
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
19.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Feb 27, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 10, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 13, 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: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 13, 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: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 13, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.08 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.71 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.26 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.2%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 6, 1976
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 1991
DENZLER, ANNAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 15, 2025
DERGANCE, JEANNAEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 4, 2023
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
LINENBERGER, CHARITYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 6, 2024
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SCHMIDT, DEREKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 18, 2012
SWANKER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ASep 18, 2001
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 6, 1976
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Western Hills Health Care Center?▾
Western Hills Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Western Hills Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Western Hills Health Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 27, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Western Hills Health Care Center?▾
Western Hills Health Care Center provides 3.71 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, 0.86 LPN hours, and 2.08 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.2%.
How many beds does Western Hills Health Care Center have?▾
Western Hills Health Care Center has 140 certified beds with an average of 89.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 64% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Western Hills Health Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 12 other nursing homes in Lakewood, Colorado with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Lakewood nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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