The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER
WHEAT RIDGE, CO · Medicare-certified · 65 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER in Wheat Ridge, CO has a 3 out of 5 star overall rating. Key concerns are a 2-star health inspection rating, staffing below the federal benchmark (3.42 vs 4.1 hours per resident day), $8,608 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty; quality measures are rated 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4182 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $8,608recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4182.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.61
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 3.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%
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
22.5%21.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.1%2.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%4.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.7%6.7%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.5%4.5%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.5%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0%0%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.5%38.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.1%6.8%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
—90.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%81.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—59%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.3%79%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, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to ensure a qualified person was assigned to oversee infection prevention and control. Cited June 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 882 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,608 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $20,466 in total fines.
- $8,608
Federal fine
Jun 12, 2025
- $11,858
Federal fine
Dec 26, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · 12 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 53.5 residents on an average day (82% of 65 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.