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Cambridge Care Center

LAKEWOOD, CO 80214-1628 View Map

Cambridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Cambridge Care Center

Cambridge Care Center is a skilled nursing community in Lakewood, Colorado, offering person-centered rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility provides a wide array of care options, including skilled short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care for individuals with behavioral health challenges. The community focuses on fostering an environment that promotes care, healing, and wellness.

(303) 232-4405

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.50/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

82.4%

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

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.4M

Operating loss

-$255.5K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$11,445,374.00

Operating loss

$-255,538.00

Payroll costs

$4.7M

41% of revenue

Other operating costs

$7.0M

Total costs $11.7M

100-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: 065296

Ownership & operating entity

Cambridge Care Center is administrated by Stake, Carroll.

Owner name: CAMBRIDGE CARE CENTER, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Rehabilitation

Long-Term Care

Behavioral Health Care

Short-Term Stay & Respite Care

Hospice and Comfort Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Behavioral Health Care, Short-Term Stay & Respite Care, Hospice and Comfort Care

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

Dining options are available, focusing on nutrition and quality.

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Cambridge Care Center

SNF

CO 80214-1628

100

SMITH, PAMELA

82.4%

$11,419,550.00

$4,688,802.00

41.1%

88.00

4/5

3.5041

3/5

4/5

5/5

Cambridge Care Center

SNF

SMITH, PAMELA

82.4%

$11,419,550.00

$4,688,802.00

41.1%

88.00

4/5

3.5041

3/5

4/5

5/5

Allison Care Center

SNF

76.1%

$8,826,186.00

$4,311,032.00

48.8%

75.70

3/5

3.5401

3/5

4/5

Allison Care Center

SNF

CO 80214-6023

76.1%

$8,826,186.00

$4,311,032.00

48.8%

75.70

3/5

3.5401

3/5

4/5

Bethany Nursing and Rehab

SNF

65.3%

$14,620,936.00

$7,206,806.00

49.3%

108.20

1/5

3.2360

1/5

2/5

3/5

Cambridge Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80214-1628

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SMITH, PAMELA

CCN: 65296

Occupancy: 82.4%

Home Revenue: $11,419,550.00

Payroll Costs: $4,688,802.00

Payroll %: 41.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 88.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5041

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Cambridge Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SMITH, PAMELA

CCN: 65296

Occupancy: 82.4%

Home Revenue: $11,419,550.00

Payroll Costs: $4,688,802.00

Payroll %: 41.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 88.00

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5041

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Allison Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65297

Occupancy: 76.1%

Home Revenue: $8,826,186.00

Payroll Costs: $4,311,032.00

Payroll %: 48.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 75.70

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5401

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Allison Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80214-6023

Bed Count: 85

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65297

Occupancy: 76.1%

Home Revenue: $8,826,186.00

Payroll Costs: $4,311,032.00

Payroll %: 48.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 75.70

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5401

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 1

Bethany Nursing and Rehab

Type of care: SNF AL

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65248

Occupancy: 65.3%

Home Revenue: $14,620,936.00

Payroll Costs: $7,206,806.00

Payroll %: 49.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 108.20

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2360

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Number of Fines: 4

LAKEWOOD, CO 80214-1628

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111

Total Staff

103

Employees

Contractors

28,701

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.8

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	14	9.4	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	10.6	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	39	8.5	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

69 staff

9.1hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Therapy Services

26 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

5.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

3 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

1.1%

of total hours from contractors

309 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Other Physician: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	39	0	39	12,429	91	100%	8.5
Registered Nurse	14	0	14	5,266	91	100%	9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	0	14	5,014	91	100%	10.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,139	84	92%	7.7
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	858	67	74%	7.3
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Respiratory Therapist	4	0	4	488	60	66%	7.2
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	480	60	66%	8
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	449	63	69%	7
Medication Aide/Technician	1	0	1	412	44	48%	9.4
Qualified Social Worker	2	0	2	335	60	66%	5.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	2	6	263	34	37%	7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	238	29	32%	7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	116	14	15%	7.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	7	2	9	105	27	30%	3.7
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	76	10	11%	7.6
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	8	1	1%	8
Other Physician	0	1	1	2	4	4%	0.5
Medical Director	0	1	1	2	3	3%	0.6

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Total Health inspections 6

25% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 16

35% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

2.67 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 13 citations

Complaint investigations 5 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 1

52% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 15

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 17, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 12, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 21, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 02, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Vivage Beecan

Resident Census by Payment Source

85 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (1.2%)

Medicaid 82 (96.5%)

Private Pay/Other 2 (2.4%)

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 4.9

46% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 9.1

52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.8%

45% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 4.2%

75% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 14.3%

38% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.3%

30% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.3%

9% above Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.3%

80% below Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.8%

48% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 27.3%

45% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.5%

6% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.9%

4% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 5.0%

3% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.7%

7% better than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.7%

233% worse than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 89.8%

19% better than Colorado average

Total fines amount $8K

This home paid 79% 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 Apr 2, 2024

$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Cambridge Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 82.4% ↑ 5.3pp vs 2022

Net Income -$255,538 ↓ ~$439K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,016,213 ↑ ~$635K vs 2022

Profit Margin -2.2% ↓ 4.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	85.8%	84.9%	84.4%	87.5%	84.0%	84.1%	80.0%	87.0%	86.3%	80.5%	78.1%	77.1%	82.4%
Beds	100	100	100	100	109	109	109	100	109	90	90	100	100
Net Income	-$187,135	-$371,139	$254,262	$1,324,800	$464,873	$505,525	$893,782	$293,334	$119,768	$412,395	-$325,173	$183,712	-$255,538
Gross Revenue	$7,600,575	$8,077,461	$8,497,104	$9,134,583	$9,130,051	$9,138,801	$8,703,761	$9,265,165	$9,668,579	$9,053,454	$9,266,289	$9,504,035	$11,419,550
Operating Expenses	$6,676,784	$7,027,505	$7,625,319	$6,761,575	$8,125,956	$8,205,677	$7,483,274	$8,446,410	$8,491,111	$8,047,737	$7,887,769	$8,041,972	$9,573,642
Net Patient Revenue	$6,486,733	$6,654,126	$7,840,206	$8,078,310	$8,502,854	$8,686,135	$8,356,303	$8,691,590	$8,582,074	$7,828,641	$7,688,785	$7,616,360	$9,292,280
Total Payroll	$4,482,957	$4,487,068	$4,499,224	$4,478,624	$4,272,729	$4,560,061	$4,443,875	$4,756,668	$4,856,143	$4,637,495	$4,888,031	$5,381,618	$6,016,213
Profit Margin %	-2.5%	-4.6%	3.0%	14.5%	5.1%	5.5%	10.3%	3.2%	1.2%	4.6%	-3.5%	1.9%	-2.2%
Medicare %	3.4%	3.3%	3.6%	2.9%	2.7%	2.9%	2.9%	2.1%	0.7%	0.6%	0.8%	1.1%	1.8%
Medicaid %	73.9%	76.5%	72.3%	88.3%	90.6%	91.5%	92.9%	94.0%	96.1%	97.7%	97.1%	96.0%	90.9%
Private %	22.8%	20.2%	24.1%	8.8%	6.7%	5.6%	4.2%	3.9%	3.2%	1.7%	2.1%	2.9%	7.3%
Revenue/Day	$207	$214	$255	$253	$254	$259	$263	$262	$261	$274	$300	$280	$309
Cost/Day	$213	$226	$248	$212	$243	$245	$235	$255	$258	$281	$307	$296	$318
Avg Length of Stay	94.6 days	104.6 days	118.9 days	183.5 days	182.6 days	168.6 days	213.6 days	214.0 days	401.8 days	596.0 days	534.7 days	388.6 days	216.3 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.

Cambridge Care Center

Cambridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Cambridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Cambridge Care Center

Cambridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Cambridge Care Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Dining & Nutrition

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Staffing Data

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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