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Overview of Ridgeview Post Acute

Ridgeview Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located in Commerce City, Colorado. It offers in-house therapy and skilled nursing services for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility provides a variety of activities to help residents stay active.

(303) 289-1848 contact-Ridgeview@ensignservices.net

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.22/day

Overall rating

5/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 112

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

86.3%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

How we assess these insights Show admissions and discharges

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

39% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$12.3M

Profit

$414.1K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$12,339,877.00

Profit

$414,139.00

Payroll costs

$6.8M

54.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$5.1M

Total costs $11.9M

112-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065283

Ownership & operating entity

Ridgeview Post Acute is administrated by Robinson, Adam.

Owner name: BARDWELL HEALTHCARE, INC.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

In-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active

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Ridgeview Post Acute

SNF

CO 80022-2442

112

CREASON, JONATHAN

86.3%

$12,336,470.00

$6,779,214.00

55%

95.40

5/5

3.2161

4/5

3/5

5/5

Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center

SNF

CO 80003-5603

89.4%

$7,557,380.00

$3,278,945.00

43.4%

43.80

5/5

3.4031

4/5

2/5

5/5

Atlas Post Acute

SNF

CO 81004-2650

143

COLLAZO, ELIZABETH

63.1%

$7,313,408.00

$3,447,296.00

47.1%

59.70

4/5

3.0141

5/5

1/5

3/5

Arbor View Care Center

SNF

CO 80004-1828

110

90.6%

$16,726,243.00

$6,321,095.00

37.8%

107.10

4/5

3.4612

3/5

2/5

5/5

Canyon View Care Center

SNF

CO 81526-

84.9%

$10,002,690.00

$3,319,403.00

33.2%

75.80

1/5

3.4851

1/5

3/5

Ridgeview Post Acute

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80022-2442

Bed Count: 112

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CREASON, JONATHAN

CCN: 65283

Occupancy: 86.3%

Home Revenue: $12,336,470.00

Payroll Costs: $6,779,214.00

Payroll %: 55%

Avg Residents/Day: 95.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2161

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80003-5603

Bed Count: 52

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65321

Occupancy: 89.4%

Home Revenue: $7,557,380.00

Payroll Costs: $3,278,945.00

Payroll %: 43.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 43.80

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4031

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Atlas Post Acute

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81004-2650

Bed Count: 143

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: COLLAZO, ELIZABETH

CCN: 65232

Occupancy: 63.1%

Home Revenue: $7,313,408.00

Payroll Costs: $3,447,296.00

Payroll %: 47.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 59.70

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0141

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 2

Arbor View Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80004-1828

Bed Count: 110

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65330

Occupancy: 90.6%

Home Revenue: $16,726,243.00

Payroll Costs: $6,321,095.00

Payroll %: 37.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 107.10

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4612

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 4

Canyon View Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 81526-

Bed Count: 88

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65228

Occupancy: 84.9%

Home Revenue: $10,002,690.00

Payroll Costs: $3,319,403.00

Payroll %: 33.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 75.80

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.4851

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 4

COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022-2442

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145

Total Staff

126

Employees

Contractors

35,304

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	16	9.5	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	9.7	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	70	7.6	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

105 staff

8.4hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

8.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

17 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Other Services

7 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

of total hours from contractors

692 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 14 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 RN Director of Nursing: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	56	14	70	14,732	91	100%	7.6
Registered Nurse	16	0	16	4,723	91	100%	9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	1	11	4,140	91	100%	9.7
Dental Services Staff	7	0	7	2,467	65	71%	7.5
Medication Aide/Technician	4	0	4	1,567	77	85%	10.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	1,158	87	96%	7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	2	5	998	67	74%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	0	5	982	61	67%	8.6
Speech Language Pathologist	2	0	2	854	78	86%	8.2
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	585	65	71%	9
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	558	62	68%	7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	550	65	71%	7.4
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	488	62	68%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	388	57	63%	6.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	2	0	2	322	43	47%	7.5
Nurse Aide in Training	2	0	2	217	17	19%	7.5
RN Director of Nursing	1	1	2	42	6	7%	7
Medical Director	0	1	1	5	5	5%	1.1
Respiratory Therapist	1	0	1	5	1	1%	5.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	4	1	1%	3.5

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Total Health inspections 3

38% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jul 2024

Total Health citations 13

48% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

4.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 12 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 3

650% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 10

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 16, 2024

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 16, 2024

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Jul 16, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 16, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Endura

Resident Census by Payment Source

105 Total Residents

Medicare 9 (8.6%)

Medicaid 94 (89.5%)

Private Pay/Other 2 (1.9%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 6.6

27% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 17.3

8% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.7%

33% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.8%

48% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 32.4%

40% above Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.8%

15% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.2%

42% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.3%

82% below Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 6.4%

10% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 24.9%

32% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 96.2%

2% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 8.5%

63% above Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 86.3%

13% better than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 76.2%

Near Colorado average

Total fines amount $22K

This home paid 44% less in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 55% fewer fines than the state average.

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Colorado average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 17, 2023

$22K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Ridgeview Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 86.3% ↑ 1.9pp vs 2022

Net Income $414,139 ↓ ~$303K vs 2022

Total Payroll $7,831,045 ↑ ~$1.0M vs 2022

Profit Margin 3.4% ↓ 3.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	86.3%	83.2%	87.0%	74.7%	80.2%	83.5%	89.2%	93.6%	96.2%	85.8%	90.0%	84.4%	86.3%
Beds	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	107	112	112
Net Income	$87,701	$222,721	$333,419	$324,631	-$8,413	$642,914	$1,243,195	$682,433	$2,594	$337,705	$193,607	$717,173	$414,139
Gross Revenue	$10,557,434	$10,622,233	$10,034,589	$10,455,344	$9,814,817	$10,756,180	$11,401,096	$11,791,803	$11,379,193	$7,924,816	$10,948,204	$10,948,255	$12,336,470
Operating Expenses	$7,638,263	$7,523,296	$7,594,316	$7,657,399	$7,627,242	$7,475,729	$7,922,328	$8,925,453	$9,290,408	$8,057,589	$10,628,282	$10,506,267	$11,729,839
Net Patient Revenue	$7,687,828	$7,693,476	$7,867,906	$7,939,616	$7,537,659	$8,058,527	$8,859,071	$9,227,886	$9,148,887	$8,395,148	$10,812,450	$11,217,523	$12,140,571
Total Payroll	$4,303,869	$4,179,423	$4,322,696	$4,084,471	$4,152,350	$4,068,233	$4,555,944	$5,262,000	$5,778,660	$5,256,169	$6,895,409	$6,828,886	$7,831,045
Profit Margin %	0.8%	2.1%	3.3%	3.1%	-0.1%	6.0%	10.9%	5.8%	0.0%	4.3%	1.8%	6.6%	3.4%
Medicare %	4.6%	4.5%	2.9%	5.6%	4.2%	3.3%	3.6%	2.0%	2.2%	7.5%	3.8%	4.1%	3.2%
Medicaid %	74.6%	76.2%	73.1%	75.6%	78.4%	74.4%	76.8%	79.6%	81.2%	73.5%	77.2%	80.1%	85.7%
Private %	20.8%	19.3%	24.0%	18.8%	17.4%	22.3%	19.6%	18.4%	16.6%	18.9%	19.0%	15.8%	11.1%
Revenue/Day	$232	$241	$236	$278	$245	$251	$259	$257	$248	$305	$308	$325	$344
Cost/Day	$231	$235	$228	$268	$248	$233	$232	$249	$252	$292	$302	$304	$332
Avg Length of Stay	174.2 days	167.5 days	151.5 days	141.6 days	141.0 days	140.8 days	182.7 days	197.2 days	208.3 days	275.6 days	163.4 days	161.2 days	198.2 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

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.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid 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).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

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.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

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.

Ridgeview Post Acute

Ridgeview Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Ridgeview Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Ridgeview Post Acute

Ridgeview Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Ridgeview Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has limited availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

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Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

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Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

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

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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