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Irondale Post Acute | Colorado | Photos & Videos

Overview of Irondale Post Acute

Irondale Post Acute is a beautiful Skilled Nursing facility located in the heart of Commerce City. It offers long-term care, secure memory care, and respite care services.

(303) 289-7110

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.55/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

2/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

2/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 95

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

91.2%

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

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$9.5M

Profit

$97.6K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$9,522,497.00

Profit

$97,617.00

Payroll costs

$5.1M

53.4% of revenue

Other operating costs

$4.3M

Total costs $9.4M

95-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 Distinct Part

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065318

Ownership & operating entity

Irondale Post Acute is administrated by Hummel, Albeejohn.

Owner name: WEST VAN BUREN HEALTHCARE, INC.

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

long-term care, secure memory care, respite care services

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Irondale Post Acute

SNF

CO 80022-2261

91.2%

$9,520,375.00

$5,081,200.00

53.4%

77.90

2/5

3.5483

2/5

-8%

+19%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Irondale Post Acute

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80022-2261

Bed Count: 87

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65318

Occupancy: 91.2%

Home Revenue: $9,520,375.00

Payroll Costs: $5,081,200.00

Payroll %: 53.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 77.90

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.5483

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 2/5

Number of Fines: 3

Citations: 26

Severe Citations: 5

RN share vs State Avg:

-37%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-8%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+19%

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

COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022-2261

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199

Total Staff

Employees

110

Contractors

26,416

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.3

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	17	9.3	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	56	9.3	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	91	8.1	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

169 staff

8.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

8.5hs shift avg

Therapy Services

14 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

2.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

4 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

13%

of total hours from contractors

3,422 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 46 Certified Nursing Assistant: 52 Registered Nurse: 12

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	39	52	91	12,480	91	100%	8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	10	46	56	4,757	91	100%	9.3
Registered Nurse	5	12	17	1,877	91	100%	9.3
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	1,116	65	71%	9
Other Dietary Services Staff	2	0	2	892	81	89%	7.2
Dental Services Staff	2	0	2	864	65	71%	8
Dietitian	2	0	2	701	70	77%	7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	651	62	68%	7.4
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	576	64	70%	9
Nurse Aide in Training	2	0	2	561	41	45%	9.5
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	5	0	5	434	47	52%	9.1
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	362	61	67%	5.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist	4	0	4	311	38	42%	7.8
Speech Language Pathologist	3	0	3	200	24	26%	8
Medication Aide/Technician	1	0	1	51	7	8%	7.2
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	43	16	18%	2.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	14	3	3%	4.5
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	8	1	1%	8

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Total Health inspections 8

67% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total Health citations 26

5% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

3.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 17 citations

Complaint investigations 17 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 2

400% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 3

43% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 21

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Administration moderate citation Oct 09, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Oct 09, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Apr 30, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Nov 20, 2024

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: Ensign

Resident Census by Payment Source

81 Total Residents

Medicare 6 (7.4%)

Medicaid 71 (87.7%)

Private Pay/Other 4 (4.9%)

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 15.6

73% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 29.9

59% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 35.9%

124% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 28.2%

66% above Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 25.6%

10% above Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 4.4%

33% above Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.2%

44% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.3%

76% below Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 3.5%

51% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 37.8%

101% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.1%

5% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 91.0%

4% below Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.4%

42% above Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 59.3%

23% worse than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 42.6%

44% worse than Colorado average

Total fines amount $89K

This home paid 125% more in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 4

This home received 80% more fines than the state average.

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 1

This home had 276% more 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 Oct 9, 2025

$29K

Civil Money Penalty Apr 30, 2025

$27K

Civil Money Penalty Nov 20, 2024

$8K

Civil Money Penalty Dec 14, 2023

$25K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

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

Occupancy Rate 91.2% ↓ 4.9pp vs 2022

Net Income $97,617 ↓ ~$651K vs 2022

Total Payroll $6,104,104 ↑ ~$55K vs 2022

Profit Margin 1.0% ↓ 7.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	82.1%	76.4%	73.5%	79.2%	85.5%	83.4%	85.1%	87.0%	76.6%	86.0%	96.6%	96.0%	91.2%
Beds	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	95	83	85	87	87
Net Income	-$1,346,809	-$824,849	-$1,238,052	$49,505	$579,732	$937,552	$122,021	$241,725	-$1,068,955	$596,941	$1,247,991	$748,357	$97,617
Gross Revenue	$7,197,415	$6,932,159	$6,836,889	$8,846,901	$9,553,436	$8,740,320	$9,154,067	$10,048,865	$8,738,242	$5,939,161	$8,196,113	$9,118,738	$9,520,375
Operating Expenses	$6,869,837	$6,218,485	$6,724,432	$6,592,931	$6,678,449	$6,104,995	$6,959,695	$7,221,222	$7,954,558	$5,931,987	$7,773,384	$8,744,802	$9,090,566
Net Patient Revenue	$5,532,525	$5,433,095	$5,443,591	$6,620,858	$7,261,220	$7,057,991	$7,051,659	$7,469,213	$6,778,786	$6,526,862	$9,018,807	$9,485,226	$9,186,061
Total Payroll	$3,713,936	$3,689,696	$3,714,842	$3,627,521	$3,911,682	$3,676,032	$4,139,707	$4,157,214	$4,547,575	$3,969,001	$5,453,911	$6,049,433	$6,104,104
Profit Margin %	-18.7%	-11.9%	-18.1%	0.6%	6.1%	10.7%	1.3%	2.4%	-12.2%	10.1%	15.2%	8.2%	1.0%
Medicare %	1.9%	2.9%	4.7%	7.5%	6.1%	4.3%	4.1%	6.4%	3.2%	5.0%	4.5%	6.5%	3.4%
Medicaid %	91.4%	93.1%	84.4%	88.2%	88.0%	89.3%	89.9%	88.6%	94.6%	87.2%	87.4%	81.7%	84.3%
Private %	6.7%	4.0%	10.9%	4.2%	5.9%	6.3%	6.0%	5.0%	2.2%	7.7%	8.1%	11.8%	12.3%
Revenue/Day	$194	$205	$214	$241	$245	$243	$239	$248	$255	$299	$301	$311	$317
Cost/Day	$241	$234	$264	$240	$225	$210	$236	$239	$299	$272	$260	$287	$314
Avg Length of Stay	222.5 days	308.9 days	326.8 days	259.1 days	325.6 days	219.8 days	230.6 days	206.6 days	312.5 days	263.2 days	265.1 days	217.8 days	191.7 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.

Irondale Post Acute

Irondale Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Irondale Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Irondale Post Acute

Irondale Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Irondale Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has limited 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

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staffing Data

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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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