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Cedars Healthcare Center
1599 Ingalls St, Lakewood, CO 80214
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.
Cedars Healthcare Center, in Lakewood, Colorado, is certified for 130 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Stellar Senior Living chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Colorado median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 13, 21 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $56K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 26.7%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jefferson Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 21 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.1 | 27.8 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.7% | 46.8% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $55,908 | $16,801 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (23 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: 19 Mar 2024, 1 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×1 D ×18 E ×18 F ×2 B ×1 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2026 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2026 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2024 |
| 19 Mar 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 28 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Infection control inspection | 24 Oct 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2023 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 1 Dec 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 28 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | 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 | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | C | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
| 18 Aug 2021 | 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. | B | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 2025 | Fine | $24,245 | |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Fine | $31,663 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.7%, RNs 9.1%; 0 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 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.6% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.9% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Snh Co Tenant Llc. Chain: Stellar Senior Living (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 03/22/2024 |
| D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 03/22/2024 |
| Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2024 |
| Snh Trs Licensee Holdco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2020 |
| Snh Trs, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2020 |
| Blackrock Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| Flat Footed LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Snh Trs Licensee Holdco LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Snh Trs, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| Stellar Cedars Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Stellar Senior Living B LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Stellar V LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Vanguard Group Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| Stellar Cedars Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| Stellar Senior Living B LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
| Stellar V LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jefferson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahc of Lakewood, LLC | Lakewood | 36 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8 | $54K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center | Arvada | 54 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 31.5 | $8K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation | Lakewood | 67 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 17.9 | — | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Lakewood Villa | Lakewood | 57 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 36.8 | $17K | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Evergreen | Evergreen | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 9.2 | — | 15 May 2025 |
| Mapleton Post Acute | Lakewood | 90 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 31.1 | — | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Neurorestorative Colorado | Littleton | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 36.1 | $13K | 1 May 2025 |
| Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The | Wheat Ridge | 103 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 22.3 | $46K | 11 Feb 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Jefferson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Cedars Healthcare Center been cited for?
43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Cedars Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $56K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Cedars Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Cedars Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Stellar Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., D.E. Shaw & Co., L.P. and Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Cedars Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Mar 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.