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Brighton Care Center
2025 E Egbert St, Brighton, CO 80601
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Brighton Care Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Brighton, Colorado, certified for 108 beds and caring for about 89 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 4, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $39K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Adams Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.0 | 22.0 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 50.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $38,812 | $16,146 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Nov 2024, 27 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×7 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 27 Apr 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2023 |
| 10 Feb 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2022 |
| 10 Feb 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2022 |
| 10 Feb 2022 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2022 |
| 10 Feb 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2022 |
| 10 Feb 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | Fine | $38,812 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.3% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.4% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.8% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Broken Ridge Healthcare, Inc.. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/25/2022 |
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Other nursing homes in Adams County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center At Northridge, LLC, The | Westminster | 96 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15.6 | — | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Aviva At Fitzsimons | Aurora | 100 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 | $7K | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Ridgeview Post Acute | Commerce City | 112 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12.5 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Clear Creek Care Center | Westminster | 80 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 35.0 | — | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Westminster | Westminster | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 24.2 | $47K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons | Aurora | 180 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 10.0 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Irondale Post AcuteSFF Candidate | Commerce City | 95 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 28.4 | $131K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Malley Transitional Care Center | Northglenn | 162 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 17.9 | $11K | 14 May 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Adams County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Brighton Care Center been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Brighton Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $39K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Brighton Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Brighton Care Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Brighton Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Nov 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Nov 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.