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REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE

WHEAT RIDGE, CO · Medicare-certified · 103 beds

In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall

4 of 5 stars overall. The home has a 3-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures, with no fines in the last 24 months; reported nurse staffing is 3.57 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.5744 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: February 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5744.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.75
Licensed practical nurses
0.69
Nurse aides
2.14
Weekend nursing
3.23

Hours per resident per day.

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

5.9%7.1%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

9.7%2.9%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

2.5%1%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

4.2%1.4%Improving

Residents who lost too much weight

1.7%0%Improving

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

8.2%3.6%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

21%25%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

3.3%6.9%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

2.1%1.8%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

24.1%21.5%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

11.3%9.4%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

93.7%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

94.4%91.4%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

67.3%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

65.5%66.3%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: L

The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.

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

The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F

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 February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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

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 4 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $46,150 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Apr 26, 2024

    $46,150

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
82.7 residents on an average day (80% of 103 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 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.