Wheatridge Care Center

Wheatridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Wheatridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Wheatridge Care Center

2920 Fenton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 View Map

Wheatridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Wheatridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Wheatridge Care Center

Wheatridge Care Center is a family-owned nursing home in Wheat Ridge, CO, that focuses on rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay. Therapy services, pain management, and an on-site physician are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also prioritizes residents’ holistic wellness, ensuring they receive the utmost attention and care.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy help residents recover and return to their routines with ease. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and accessible communal areas also ensure residents can rest without hassles. With its ideal location in the peaceful residential area of Wheat Ridge, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Colorado, as it has high standards of care.

(303) 238-0481
Home Information WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER
  • This nursing home maintains occupancy well above most state peers, signaling sustained demand. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll costs fall below most facilities, hinting at lean staffing budgets. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.

  • Medicare nights track the statewide midpoint, keeping volumes steady. Medicaid nights fall below most peers, pointing to lighter Medicaid reliance. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.

Occupancy
Beds
65
Occupancy
88.0%
Total Bed Days Available
23725
Avg. Length of Stay
103 days
Avg. Residents per Day
60
Finance
Home Revenue
$7,703,926.00
Payroll Costs
$2,345,116.00
Profit
$-214,782.00
Total Home Costs
$7,284,647.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
30.4%
House Specifics:
CCN
65308
Owner Name
MOSKOWITZ, JOYCE
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Jefferson
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
Operations
Total Admissions
201
Total Discharges
198
% Medicaid Admissions
2%
% Medicare Admissions
12%
% Private Pay Admissions
85%
% Medicaid Discharges
12%
% Medicare Discharges
10%
% Private Pay Discharges
78%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.44 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
15521
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
583
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
4384

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Rehabilitative Support

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Types of Care at Wheatridge Care Center

Skilled Nursing Respite Care Hospice Care
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Address 1.4 miles from city center

Address 2920 Fenton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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Wheatridge Care Center
HC

Hospice Care

RC

Respite Care

SN

Skilled Nursing

Wheat Ridge
Yes
MOSKOWITZ, JOYCE
88.0%
$7,703,926.00
$2,345,116.00
30.4%
60.10
3/5
3.4418
2/5
2/5
5/5
2
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Life Care Center of Evergreen
MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SN

Skilled Nursing

Evergreen
No
CARLSON, AMBER
44.3%
$7,273,319.00
$4,451,556.00
61.2%
56.00
5/5
3.5043
4/5
4/5
5/5
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Prestige Care Center of Morrison
HC

Hospice Care

RC

Respite Care

SN

Skilled Nursing

Morrison
No
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Western Hills Health Care Center
MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SN

Skilled Nursing

Lakewood
No
GOEGLEIN, AMY
62.3%
$11,122,628.00
$5,773,712.00
51.9%
90.20
5/5
3.7397
4/5
3/5
5/5
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver
Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
  • General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Official government program page
  • General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Colorado OAP

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics:
    Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Colorado Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • CO Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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