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The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033-5311 View Map

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Overview of The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a compassionate environment. The facility focuses on restoring health and wellbeing through professional quality healthcare. It also offers respite, palliative, and hospice care.

(303) 422-1533

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.86/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

1/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

4/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 103

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

85.7%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

59% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$14.0M

Operating loss

-$733.9K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$13,992,228.00

Operating loss

$-733,924.00

Payroll costs

$4.4M

31.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$10.3M

Total costs $14.7M

103-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: 065292

Ownership & operating entity

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is administrated by Byrne, Angela.

Owner name: SWOPS INC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Therapy, Things To Do

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The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

SNF

CO 80033-5311

WHELAN, RICHARD

85.7%

$13,878,824.00

$4,410,760.00

31.8%

86.00

1/5

3.8566

1/5

4/5

+12%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80033-5311

Bed Count: 95

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WHELAN, RICHARD

CCN: 65292

Occupancy: 85.7%

Home Revenue: $13,878,824.00

Payroll Costs: $4,410,760.00

Payroll %: 31.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 86.00

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.8566

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 24

Severe Citations: 3

RN share vs State Avg:

-1%

Staffing vs State Avg: 0%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+12%

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033-5311

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Total Staff

101

Employees

204

Contractors

31,403

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.2

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	41	9.4	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	66	9.9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	170	8.2	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

277 staff

8.6hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

4 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

11 staff

5.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

4.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

6 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

21.8%

of total hours from contractors

6,831 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 56 Registered Nurse: 23 Certified Nursing Assistant: 111 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 2

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	59	111	170	16,670	91	100%	8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	56	66	4,808	91	100%	9.9
Registered Nurse	18	23	41	4,147	91	100%	9.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	1,299	65	71%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	5	0	5	877	88	97%	6.8
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	772	64	70%	7.6
Administrator	1	0	1	504	63	69%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	470	60	66%	7.8
Dietitian	1	0	1	467	61	67%	7.7
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	448	61	67%	7.3
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	300	62	68%	4.8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	2	2	257	44	48%	5.8
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	204	51	56%	4
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	3	3	107	32	35%	3.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	42	11	12%	3.9
Medical Director	0	2	2	30	6	7%	5

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Total Health inspections 4

17% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Apr 2024

Total Health citations 24

Near Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

6 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 23 citations

Complaint investigations 3 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 1

150% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 2

5% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 21

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Apr 26, 2024

Corrected

Pharmacy critical citation Apr 26, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 26, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 26, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

87 Total Residents

Medicare 9 (10.3%)

Medicaid 41 (47.1%)

Private Pay/Other 37 (42.5%)

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 9.7

7% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 20.2

8% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 13.4%

16% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 21.3%

25% above Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.0%

12% above Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 7.6%

128% above Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.9%

26% above Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.2%

52% above Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 12.8%

78% above Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 8.2%

57% below Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 93.1%

0% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 93.7%

1% below Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.3%

75% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 46.0%

40% worse than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.4%

69% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 67.3%

11% worse than Colorado average

Total fines amount $49K

This home paid 25% more in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 2

This home received 10% 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 26, 2024

$46K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 11, 2023

$3K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 85.7% ↑ 2.4pp vs 2022

Net Income -$733,924 ↓ ~$2.0M vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,824,103 ↑ ~$414K vs 2022

Profit Margin -5.3% ↓ 14.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	85.3%	89.9%	88.8%	86.5%	86.9%	84.7%	85.3%	80.1%	80.9%	63.8%	77.8%	83.3%	85.7%
Beds	100	100	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	95	95
Net Income	$479,263	$344,967	$391,764	$310,893	$536,214	$78,210	$594,041	-$23,611	$143,982	$1,209,316	$773,684	$1,232,397	-$733,924
Gross Revenue	$9,502,627	$10,994,806	$11,833,367	$12,008,153	$11,905,088	$12,566,202	$13,336,558	$12,396,712	$12,009,891	$11,203,771	$13,219,114	$13,917,692	$13,878,824
Operating Expenses	$8,133,615	$8,733,342	$9,156,209	$9,032,258	$8,986,260	$9,843,645	$9,923,053	$10,121,999	$10,067,566	$10,029,818	$10,444,256	$11,799,872	$11,988,525
Net Patient Revenue	$8,574,522	$9,069,591	$9,543,829	$9,340,603	$9,520,251	$9,918,896	$10,494,119	$10,084,332	$10,194,984	$9,624,789	$10,936,782	$11,132,635	$11,141,197
Total Payroll	$4,535,899	$4,883,104	$5,286,525	$5,272,859	$5,271,933	$5,663,180	$5,823,527	$6,014,656	$5,910,377	$5,814,448	$5,908,941	$6,410,225	$6,824,103
Profit Margin %	5.0%	3.1%	3.3%	2.6%	4.5%	0.6%	4.5%	-0.2%	1.2%	10.8%	5.9%	8.9%	-5.3%
Medicare %	16.4%	18.1%	14.1%	13.9%	13.1%	14.9%	15.0%	11.4%	8.8%	10.0%	10.8%	9.6%	9.1%
Medicaid %	55.5%	58.2%	49.4%	58.7%	48.4%	45.7%	47.3%	51.1%	52.9%	52.1%	48.3%	51.5%	48.2%
Private %	28.1%	23.8%	36.4%	27.4%	38.6%	39.4%	37.7%	37.5%	38.3%	38.0%	40.9%	38.9%	42.7%
Revenue/Day	$272	$276	$280	$282	$286	$305	$321	$328	$329	$393	$367	$364	$375
Cost/Day	$258	$265	$269	$273	$270	$302	$304	$330	$325	$409	$350	$386	$404
Avg Length of Stay	82.3 days	74.6 days	123.3 days	74.0 days	72.9 days	69.7 days	68.0 days	85.3 days	77.5 days	125.0 days	85.0 days	78.0 days	83.4 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.

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is a Nursing Home in Colorado

The Rehabilitation Center at… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is a Nursing Home in Colorado

The Rehabilitation Center at… 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

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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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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