Westlake Care Community

Westlake Care Community is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Westlake Care Community is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Westlake Care Community

LAKEWOOD, CO 80214-1628 View Map

Westlake Care Community is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Westlake Care Community is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Westlake Care Community
WestLake Care Community is a senior care facility located in Lakewood, Colorado. It specializes in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, providing a supportive environment for residents. The community emphasizes the importance of relationships and well-being in the care provided.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.98/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Colorado avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Colorado avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Colorado avg: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 69

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 45%
Residents per day (avg) 64
Occupancy rate
45%
Residents per day (avg)
64

Who this home usually serves

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 19 days

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$7.1M
Operating loss
-$25.7K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$7,139,258.00
Operating loss
$-25,696.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.0M
41.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.2M
Total costs $7.2M
Bed community size
69-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065171
Awards: 2019 Silver National Quality Award by the American Health Care Association

Ownership & operating entity

Westlake Care Community is administrated by Duerst, Hannah.

Owner name: W III, INC.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-Term Rehabilitation
Long-Term Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehab, Long-Term Care, Therapy Services, Nursing Services, Culinary and Nutrition, Activities

Compare Nursing Homes around Lakewood

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
Westlake Care Community
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

CO 80214-1628
137
No
-
BEDINGER, MARK
45.0%
$6,962,500.00
$2,984,795.00
42.9%
63.80
4/5
3.9847
4/5
4/5
4/5
-
12
1
-5%
+3%
-41%
Cambridge Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
80
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
1
-
-
-
-
-
Allison Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
79
-
76.1%
$8,826,186.00
$4,311,032.00
48.8%
75.70
3/5
3.5401
3/5
3/5
4/5
1
18
3
-
-
-
Allison Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

CO 80214-6023
85
No
-
-
76.1%
$8,826,186.00
$4,311,032.00
48.8%
75.70
3/5
3.5401
3/5
3/5
4/5
1
18
3
-8%
-8%
0%
Bethany Nursing and Rehab
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
57
-
65.3%
$14,620,936.00
$7,206,806.00
49.3%
108.20
1/5
3.2360
1/5
2/5
3/5
4
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address LAKEWOOD, CO 80214-1628

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

179
Total Staff
70
Employees
109
Contractors
24,074
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse239.7 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse329.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1038.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
159 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
5.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.3%
of total hours from contractors
2,964 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 66 Registered Nurse: 12 Licensed Practical Nurse: 23 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant376610312,67691100%8.8
Registered Nurse1112233,62791100%9.7
Licensed Practical Nurse923322,6438796%9.6
Other Dietary Services Staff4045807987%7.1
Nurse Practitioner2025366369%8
Administrator1015206571%8
RN Director of Nursing1015046369%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Dietitian1014986066%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist0114946268%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014886167%8
Dental Services Staff1013224145%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant0332734853%5.7
Occupational Therapy Aide1012278593%2.7
Qualified Social Worker0111015662%1.8
Physical Therapy Aide022531213%4.4
Medical Director0112933%9.8

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
38% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total Health citations 12
52% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 24.8

4 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 12 citations
Complaint investigations 1 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 11

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 27, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Aug 27, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 27, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 27, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
64 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (1.6%)
Medicaid 23 (35.9%)
Private Pay/Other 40 (62.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 8.4
8% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score 18.4
Near Colorado average
Colorado average: 18.8
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 16.6%
3% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 12.4%
27% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.2%
13% above Colorado average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.7%
48% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.8%
29% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 3.1%
116% above Colorado average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 3.7%
49% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 14.7%
22% below Colorado average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.4%
4% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
6% above Colorado average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 8.3%
59% above Colorado average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 84.4%

10% better than Colorado average
Antipsychotic medication increase 4.2%

198% worse than Colorado average
Influenza Vaccine 89.5%

18% better than Colorado average

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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