The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited June 2022 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: H
Nursing home report
Cherrelyn Care Center
Registered name: CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER
LITTLETON, CO · Medicare-certified · 190 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Cherrelyn Care Center in Littleton, CO has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with a strong health inspection rating (4/5) but weaker staffing (2/5) and quality measures (3/5). Reported nurse staffing is 2.99 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9876 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9876.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.60
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.50
- Nurse aides
- 1.89
- Weekend nursing
- 2.58
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 20%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
26.7%21%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%1.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%0.7%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.3%7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.2%5.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.3%12.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.1%12.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
6.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
8.7%4.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
67.1%65.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited June 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2020
Now operated by Snh CO Tenant LLC, previously Five Star Quality Care-colorado LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of STELLAR SENIOR LIVING · 7 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 179.3 residents on an average day (94% of 190 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 41 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.