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HomeColoradoWheatridge Care Center

Wheatridge Care Center

2920 Fenton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 802143032380481WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(68 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
65
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $20,616

How Wheatridge Care 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
3/5
CO average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CO average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CO average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.34 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.63 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
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 health inspection rating is below the Colorado average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.72.
Reported RN time is 0.63 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
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 19, 2023
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 12, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more 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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Wheatridge Care Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado with 65 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
65
Avg Residents/Day
54
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Jun 12, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
76.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0742Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 12, 2025Corrected: 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: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: 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: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 19, 2023Corrected: 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: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0744Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Jul 12, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$20,616
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJun 12, 2025
$8,758
FineDec 26, 2023
$11,858

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

Nurse Aide1.92 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.34 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.12 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
57.1%
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 (6)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MOSKOWITZ, JAY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Dec 9, 1998
BRAMMEIER, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 31, 2011
MOSKOWITZ, JAYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 31, 2011
QP HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2011
QUALITY LIFE MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 1999
KORETKE, MARYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 20, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Wheatridge Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
Wheatridge Care Center
Wheat Ridge, COCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $20,616
Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the
Wheat Ridge, CO4,224 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $46,150
Lakeside Post Acute
Wheat Ridge, CO4,752 ftAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,058
Cambridge Care Center
Lakewood, CO1.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,151
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO1.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Cedars Healthcare Center
Lakewood, CO1.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $55,908
Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, CO1.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $78,888
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Wheatridge Care Center
Wheat Ridge, CO · Current facility
—3/52/53/5$20,616
Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the
Wheat Ridge, CO
4,224 ft4/53/54/5$46,150
Lakeside Post Acute
Wheat Ridge, CO
4,752 ft3/52/52/5$14,058
Cambridge Care Center
Lakewood, CO
1.1 mi5/54/54/5$8,151
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO
1.1 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Cedars Healthcare Center
Lakewood, CO
1.2 mi2/51/54/5$55,908
Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, CO
1.4 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 Wheatridge Care Center?▾
Wheatridge Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Wheatridge Care 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). Wheatridge Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Wheatridge Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Wheatridge Care Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 12, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $20,616.
What are the staffing levels at Wheatridge Care Center?▾
Wheatridge Care Center provides 3.34 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, 0.79 LPN hours, and 1.92 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Wheatridge Care Center have?▾
Wheatridge Care Center has 65 certified beds with an average of 54 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Vivage Senior Living chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Wheatridge Care Center?▾
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 Wheatridge Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Wheatridge Care Center has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 68 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Vivage Senior Living

This chain operates 11 facilities. View all →