The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
HIGHLINE POST ACUTE
DENVER, CO · Medicare-certified · 125 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
HIGHLINE POST ACUTE in Denver has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections and 2-star staffing. Its reported nurse staffing is 3.12 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had $73,168 in fines over the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty flag.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1179 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 11, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $73,168recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1179.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.62
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 1.85
- Weekend nursing
- 2.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
29.9%26.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%0.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%2.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0.9%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.9%2.9%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%0%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9%8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—5.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.1%20.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.5%13.9%Worsening
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
—94.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.3%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—83.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.6%88.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to have a hospital transfer agreement to ensure residents could be moved quickly to a hospital when they needed medical care. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 843 — 42 CFR §483.70(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,897 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $35,225 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $34,512 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,759 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,788 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $79,956 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $22,897
Federal fine
Dec 11, 2025
- $34,512
Federal fine
Jul 14, 2025
- $15,759
Federal fine
Feb 27, 2025
- $6,788
Federal fine
Aug 15, 2024
- 31 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 11, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2023
Now operated by Highline Post Acute, previously Highline Rehabilitation and Care Community.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 275 homes · 2.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 120.4 residents on an average day (96% of 125 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.