Holly Creek
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Colorado, CO
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Holly Creek

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Colorado, CO
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Holly Creek accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of Holly Creek

Holly Creek prides itself on practicing a ‘colorful Colorado living’; they strive to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident; they are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The retirement home offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living.

The vibrant lifestyle of all-inclusive amenities includes daily delicious and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, furnished independent living apartments, daily fitness activities with their finest gym equipment, transportation, 24-hour care and supervision, a library, and three restaurants available on-site.

(303) 713-9004

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 57.7% Above CO avg. ▲ 57.7% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 42.9% Above CO avg. ▲ 42.9% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 59.2% Above CO avg. ▲ 59.2% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 27.2% Below CO avg. ▼ 27.2% Below CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 4th out of 156 homes in Colorado.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 33m per day
Rank #4 / 156Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 4th out of 156 homes in Colorado.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 156 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Colorado avg (3h 51m per day)
vs Colorado avg
+70%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 5h 17m per day

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher occupancy than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupancy rate 96.3% Rank #5 / 160Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 160. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 55 days
Occupancy rate
96.3% Rank #5 / 160Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 160. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
55 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

92% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 10 days

Private pay

8% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$30.4M
Surplus of revenue
$4.8M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$30.4M Rank #8 / 160Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$4.8M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #52 / 160Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$7.5M
24.7% of revenue Rank #155 / 160Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Colorado average. Well-run Colorado SNFs typically land around 59–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.1M
Total costs $25.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #118 / 158Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 158 homes in Colorado.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 765 / 920 / 1,000 / 1,020 / 1,615 / 2,400 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Holly Creek

Assisted Living Nursing Home Memory Care

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Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022
Total health inspections 3

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations
7 Rank #11 / 160Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 160 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
2.33 Rank #8 / 160Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 160 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 5.2


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations
2 Rank #40 / 127Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 127 homes in Colorado.Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Colorado SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations Colorado average: 0.4

2 serious citations Colorado average: 2.1

5 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jul 31, 2023
Corrected

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Holly Creek

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado

Holly Creek is located in Centennial, Colorado.
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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General 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

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

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
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

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

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Places of interest near Holly Creek

Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Centennial's city center to Holly Creek's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.32 miles to nearest hospital (Swedish Center For Breast Health)

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 65
Employees 34
Contractors 31
Staff to resident ratio 2.71:1
42% better than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1 Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 19
Average shift 8.6 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 14,858

Nursing staff breakdown

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 28
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

11.2%

1,666 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Registered Nurse: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant1810286,92491100%9.6
Registered Nurse64102,86291100%10.8
Licensed Practical Nurse4371,80091100%10.1
Nurse Practitioner2028326571%7.9
Administrator1015206571%8
RN Director of Nursing2024505560%7.8
Dental Services Staff1014455560%8.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0443797785%4.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0112032932%7
Physical Therapy Aide0331716268%2.8
Speech Language Pathologist0111496268%2.4
Physical Therapy Assistant044642932%2.1
Qualified Social Worker011593538%1.7
28 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 60%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 60%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 85%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 32%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 68%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 32%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 38%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 24
Private pay or other
24
100% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.8
19% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 26.8
43% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 30.0%
87% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.6%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
10% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
25% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
16% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.3%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.0%
68% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.3%
13% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
5% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
32% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $42K Rank #127 / 160Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 160 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
6% higher than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 2
10% fewer fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
276% more payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $42K
Colorado average $40K
Penalty History

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

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Nov 21, 2024
$22K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jul 31, 2023
$20K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jul 31, 2023
8 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Holly Creek

What neighborhood is Holly Creek in?

Holly Creek is in the East Peakview Avenue neighborhood of Centennial.

Is Holly Creek in a walkable area?

Holly Creek has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the address of Holly Creek?

Holly Creek is located at 5500 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80121, United States.

What is the phone number of Holly Creek?

(303) 713-9004 will put you in contact with the team at Holly Creek.

Is Holly Creek Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Holly Creek is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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