Lakeside Post Acute in Wheat Ridge, CO has a 3-star overall rating, with lower health inspection and staffing ratings at 2 stars each but a 5-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.16 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility has had $14,058 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $14,058recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1551.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.47
Licensed practical nurses
0.72
Nurse aides
1.96
Weekend nursing
2.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 60%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.2%5.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.3%5.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.8%8.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.1%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.6%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%9.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.9%1.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.5%7.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.7%—
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 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 ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited October 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
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 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,235 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $4,823 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $14,058 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 12, 2025
$9,235
Federal fine
Oct 21, 2024
$4,823
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
59.3 residents on an average day (76% of 78 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 36 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.