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Sweetwater Care
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Sweetwater Care operates 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 2 states, with 814 certified beds; the largest presence is in Colorado and Montana.
63% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 41.6 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $740K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Sweetwater Care | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 36 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 53.3% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 |
| Montana | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 20 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 18 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 14 |
| F0584 | 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. | 12 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 10 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 9 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 9 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 8 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LLCabuse icon | Denver | CO | 60 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 36 | 60.0 | $60K | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | Aurora | CO | 110 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 20.0 | — | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation | Aurora | CO | 108 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 | 48.1 | $3K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation | Fort Collins | CO | 60 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 34 | 56.7 | $36K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Continental Care and Rehabilitation | Butte | MT | 100 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 32.0 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Park Place Transitional Care and Rehabilitation | Great Falls | MT | 189 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 36 | 19.0 | $130K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation | Dillon | MT | 87 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 50 | 57.5 | $138K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Whitefish Care and RehabilitationSFF | Whitefish | MT | 100 | — | — | — | 77 | 77.0 | $373K | 12 Mar 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Sweetwater Care operate?
8 Medicare-certified facilities in 2 states, with 814 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Sweetwater Care facilities rated?
63% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 1 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 2. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Sweetwater Care been fined?
CMS lists 21 fines totalling $740K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.