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Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation
6000 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80222
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 133 beds, Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation serves Denver in Denver County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1974.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Colorado median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 7, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 17.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 34.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Denver Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.3 | 27.4 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.4% | 39.5% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,249 | $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: 21 Aug 2025, 9 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×12 E ×6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0742 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Nov 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 9 Jan 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. | F | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Feb 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2024 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Feb 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2022 |
| 14 Sep 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 7 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | Fine | $9,249 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.4%, RNs 52.6%; 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 | 9.8% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 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 | 15.0% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.1% | 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: Orman Ridge Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 |
| Health Center At Franklin Park | Denver | 86 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 27 | 31.4 | $10K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Rowan Community, Inc | Denver | 65 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 28 | 43.1 | $5K | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 23 facilities in Denver County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation been cited for?
23 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 Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation?
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 Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 2025.
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.