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South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation
4450 E Jewell 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.
South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation, in Denver, Colorado, is certified for 106 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 1, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 10.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 48.9%.
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 | 11 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.4 | 27.4 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.9% | 39.5% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 29 Jan 2026, 13 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×3 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Standard survey | Past Non-Compliance |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Jan 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 16 May 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Nov 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2022 |
| 8 Sep 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.9%, RNs 41.7%; 1 administrator 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 | 13.7% | 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 | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.6% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 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: Avalanche Healthcare Inc.. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ensign Group, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/18/2014 |
| Kare Technologies LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2020 |
| Smv Denver Red Rocks LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
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 South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Ensign Group, Inc. and Kare Technologies LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Jan 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.