Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, TheCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 3835 Harlan St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
- CCN
- 065292
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 103
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 83
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, The an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 11 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Colorado is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $46,150 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Jefferson County median | Colorado median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 23 homes in the county, 210 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Colorado median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 11 Feb 2026 | 4 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Apr 2024 | 9 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0659 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | 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 | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | L | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 24 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 11 Jan 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 | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | 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 | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 11 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2024 | Fine | $46,150 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Colorado median | Colorado average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.57 | 3.50 | 3.72 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.23 | 3.10 | 3.30 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, Colorado median
- 46.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- No data
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.1% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 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 short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.9% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.5% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Jefferson County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Post Acute | Wheat Ridge | 3 of 5 | 11 | $14,058 | 2 Jul 2024 | |
| Wheatridge Care Center | Wheat Ridge | 3 of 5 | 10 | $20,616 | 12 Jun 2025 | |
| Cambridge Care Center | Lakewood | 3 of 5 | 6 | $8,151 | 2 Apr 2024 | |
| Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation | Lakewood | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 27 Aug 2025 | |
| Cedars Healthcare Center | Lakewood | 3 of 5 | 9 | $55,908 | 19 Mar 2024 | |
| Sierra Post Acute | Lakewood | 2 of 5 | 10 | $54,903 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Harmony Pointe Care Center | Lakewood | 3 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 26 Sep 2024 | |
| Allison Care Center | Lakewood | 2 of 5 | 8 | $34,580 | 13 Mar 2025 | |
| Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center | Arvada | 5 of 5 | 7 | $8,018 | 12 Mar 2025 | |
| Western Hills Health Care Center | Lakewood | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 14 May 2026 | |
| Mapleton Post Acute | Lakewood | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 5 Dec 2024 | |
| Oakwood Care and Rehabilitation | Lakewood | 1 of 5 | 16 | $217,271 | 11 Sep 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, The (CCN 065292). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/rehabilitation-center-at-sandalwood-the-wheat-ridge-co-065292/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, The last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Apr 2024.
- Who operates Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, The?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, The a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists no home in Colorado as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.