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Health Center At Franklin Park
1535 Park Ave, Denver, CO 80218
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.
Certified for 86 beds, Health Center At Franklin Park serves Denver in Denver County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1985.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 7, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $10K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 33.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Denver Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.4 | 27.4 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.9% | 39.5% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,082 | $9,249 | $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: 26 Mar 2026, 27 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×11 E ×11 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 27 Feb 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 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 | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2023 | Payment denial | — | 24 days |
| 31 Aug 2023 | Fine | $10,082 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.9%, RNs 38.5%; 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 | 25.3% | 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 | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 10.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.0% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.3% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Baptist Home Association Of The Rocky Mountain Inc. Chain: American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Home Association of the Rocky Mountain Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
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 Denver County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkley Manor Care Center | Denver | 118 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 24.6 | $17K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Briarwood Health Care Center | Denver | 201 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 10.9 | $9K | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Hallmark Nursing Center | Denver | 143 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 14.7 | $7K | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Parkview Care Center | Denver | 73 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 27.4 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Sloan'S Lake Rehabilitation Center | Denver | 42 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 28.6 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Suites At Clermont Park Care Center, The | Denver | 63 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 20.6 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Rowan Community, Inc | Denver | 65 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 43.1 | $5K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation | Denver | 106 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 10.4 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
All 23 facilities in Denver County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Health Center At Franklin Park been cited for?
27 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 Health Center At Franklin Park been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Health Center At Franklin Park compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Health Center At Franklin Park?
It is part of the American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Baptist Home Association of the Rocky Mountain Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Health Center At Franklin Park last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Mar 2026.
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.