The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Uptown Healthcare Center
Registered name: UPTOWN CARE CENTER
DENVER, CO · Medicare-certified · 79 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Uptown Healthcare Center in Denver has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality ratings but a lower 2-star health inspection rating. Reported nurse staffing is 2.99 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and it has had $8,278 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9947 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $8,278recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9947.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.76
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.44
- Nurse aides
- 1.79
- Weekend nursing
- 2.58
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 18%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%
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
41.9%38.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.3%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.7%2.6%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
2.8%2.7%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.7%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.3%11.8%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.3%13.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%4.1%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
—97.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.1%93.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—70.5%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to report COVID-19 data to residents and families. Cited August 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 885 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — 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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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,278 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,278 in total fines.
- $8,278
Federal fine
Mar 25, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · 11 homes · 3.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 78.9 residents on an average day (100% of 79 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 33 years
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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.