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Lakeside Post Acute
6270 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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.
Lakeside Post Acute, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is certified for 78 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Pacs Group chain.
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 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 8, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 28.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
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 56.5%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and 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 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 28.2 | 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 | 56.5% | 46.8% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $14,058 | $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: 2 Jul 2024, 9 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×12 E ×7
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 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 12 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 14 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Nov 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | 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 | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 2 Jul 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | 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 | 27 Feb 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Oct 2021 | 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 | 14 Oct 2021 |
| 12 Oct 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2025 | Fine | $9,235 | |
| 21 Oct 2024 | Fine | $4,823 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 56.5%, RNs 66.7%; 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 | 1.4% | 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 | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 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 | 0.0% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.9% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Wheat Ridge Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Master Tenant, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/11/2022 |
| Providence Group Nh, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/30/2023 |
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 Lakeside Post Acute been cited for?
22 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 Lakeside Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lakeside Post Acute 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 Lakeside Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Centennial Master Tenant, LLC and Providence Group Nh, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lakeside Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Jul 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.