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HOLLY HEIGHTS CARE AND REHABILITATION

DENVER, CO · Medicare-certified · 133 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall

HOLLY HEIGHTS CARE AND REHABILITATION has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The main concerns are low health inspection and staffing ratings (both 2 out of 5), nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.92 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and a recent federal penalty with $9,249 in fines over the last 24 months; quality measures are rated 5 out of 5.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

2.9164 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: January 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $9,249recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9164.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.51
Licensed practical nurses
0.72
Nurse aides
1.68
Weekend nursing
2.61

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 34%
Registered nurse turnover: 53%

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

24.4%31.6%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

2.5%1.1%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

1.3%2.5%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

5.3%8.8%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

4.2%10.3%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

14.9%13.9%Improving

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

6.6%13.6%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

2.2%3.6%Worsening

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

28.6%22.4%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

10.8%17.6%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

85.9%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

86.2%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

31.1%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

55.9%99%Improving

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G

The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F

The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F

The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $9,249 was recorded.

Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,249 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Jun 11, 2025

    $9,249

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2024

Now operated by Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation, previously Holly Heights Care Center.

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
98.3 residents on an average day (74% of 133 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 51 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.