Nursing home report
LAKEWOOD, CO · Medicare-certified · 102 beds
SIERRA POST ACUTE has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating but stronger staffing (4 stars) and quality measures (5 stars). It has had $54,903 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent abuse citation, and reported nurse staffing of 3.80 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7957 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7957.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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 October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
A federal fine of $18,428 was recorded.
A federal fine of $28,350 was recorded.
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $26,117 was recorded.
A federal fine of $40,180 was recorded.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
A federal fine of $10,358 was recorded.
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $54,903 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Jan 29, 2026
Federal fine
Oct 20, 2025
Federal fine
Sep 5, 2024
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 24, 2023
Now operated by Sierra Post Acute, previously Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community.
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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.
