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Juniper Village - the Spearly Center
2205 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80211
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 135 beds, Juniper Village - the Spearly Center serves Denver in Denver County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 5, 19 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 7 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $268K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 52.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Denver Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.5 | 27.4 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.6% | 39.5% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $267,831 | $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: 14 May 2026, 4 Dec 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 K ×1 L ×1 G ×2 D ×11 E ×7 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | K | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0603 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | E | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 May 2024 |
| 19 Dec 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2025 | Fine | $10,953 | |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Fine | $114,111 | |
| 23 Oct 2024 | Fine | $14,260 | |
| 5 Jun 2024 | Payment denial | — | 76 days |
| 5 Jun 2024 | Fine | $42,965 | |
| 23 May 2024 | Fine | $66,256 | |
| 19 Dec 2023 | Fine | $19,286 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.6%, 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 | 18.5% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 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 | 5.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 52.8% | 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: Juniper Park, Lp. Chain: Juniper Communities (3 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniper Park, LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/18/2010 |
| Juniper Communties LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2013 |
| Copperhill Associates LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 12% | 06/28/2013 |
| Falcon Capital LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 12% | 06/28/2013 |
| Juniper Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2013 |
| Juniper Park, LP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2010 |
| Juniper Partners, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2010 |
| Juniper Park, LP | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2010 |
| Juniper Partners, LLC | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2013 |
| Copperhill Associates LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2013 |
| Falcon Capital LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2013 |
| Juniper Communties LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2013 |
| Juniper Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/12/2025 |
| Juniper Park, LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2010 |
| Juniper Partners, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/13/2025 |
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 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 Juniper Village - the Spearly Center been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Juniper Village - the Spearly Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $268K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Juniper Village - the Spearly Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.8 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Juniper Village - the Spearly Center?
It is part of the Juniper Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Juniper Park, LP, Juniper Communties LLC and Copperhill Associates LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Juniper Village - the Spearly Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 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.