Sunrise at Orchard

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Littleton, CO

CMS overall rating

5975 S Holly St, Littleton, CO 80121 View map

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Sunrise at Orchard accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Sunrise at Orchard accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Sunrise at Orchard

A cozy and welcoming senior living community in Littleton, CO, Sunrise at Orchard provides various levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. With a choice of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors can find the perfect home to suit their needs and preferences. Residents can also enjoy a range of activities and amenities, such as well-manicured walking paths, a cozy fireplace lounge, and pet-friendly spaces.

Sunrise at Orchard is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive community where residents can live meaningful lives. The community features trained team members available 24/7, activity rooms, social areas, a bistro for snacks, and weekly housekeeping. Additional amenities include scheduled transportation, monthly wellness visits by a licensed nurse, and advanced electronic health records. Sunrise at Orchard aims to enhance the lives of its residents through comprehensive services and engaging programs.

Facility Direct Line (303) 773-1609

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident

4h 24m per day

This facility Colorado avg (3h 52m per day)

vs Colorado avg

+14%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +56% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	30m per day	▼ 40% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 4m per day	▲ 56% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 13m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	3h 4m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	6m per day	▲ 19% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	16m per day	▼ 56% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

100 days

108-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

45 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 69 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

90%

Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%

Occupied beds

98 / 108

Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

StatusActive

Sunrise at Orchard is administered by Jason Vandagriff.

OwnerSzr Orchard Al LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. Paul Klaassen, Founder

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 14 deficiencies 4 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Colorado state average

Overall vs. CO average

Latest Inspection June 19, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CO Average	vs. CO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	14	30	This facility has 53% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (14 vs. CO avg 30).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	2.8	6	This facility has 53% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (2.8 vs. CO avg 6).↓ 53% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	3.5	5	This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (3.5 vs. CO avg 5).↓ 30% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CO Average	vs. CO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	4	6	This facility has 33% fewer total inspections than a typical Colorado nursing home (4 vs. CO avg 6).↓ 33% better

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 4

Colorado average 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection

Colorado average 5.2

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

7 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious health citations

52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations Colorado average: 0.4

1 serious citation Colorado average: 2.1

11 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 19, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Jun 19, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jun 19, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 09, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 180

Employees 179

Contractors 1

Staff to resident ratio 1.51 : 1

20% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average

Avg staff/day 64

Average shift 8.6 hours

0% compared with Colorado average

Total staff hours (quarter) 50,600

Nursing staff breakdown

10 hours

9.6 hours

9.1 hours

Contractor staffing

59 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	83	0	83	23,994	92	100%	9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	35	0	35	9,992	92	100%	9.6
Registered Nurse	13	0	13	3,167	92	100%	10
Speech Language Pathologist	8	0	8	3,061	81	88%	7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,954	66	72%	8.3
RN Director of Nursing	6	0	6	1,571	66	72%	8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	6	0	6	1,330	69	75%	7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	6	0	6	1,097	72	78%	7.3
Physical Therapy Aide	5	0	5	1,060	73	79%	6.4
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	904	70	76%	6.3
Qualified Social Worker	4	0	4	764	64	70%	6.3
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	192	24	26%	8
Medical Director	0	1	1	59	41	45%	1.4

83 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

35 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

13 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 88%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 72%

6 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 72%

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 75%

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 78%

5 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 79%

3 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 76%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 70%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 68%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 60%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 26%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 45%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 15.5

71% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 30.6

63% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 29.5%

84% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 33.7%

98% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.6%

23% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury 1.6%

52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.3%

36% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%

42% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight 7.3%

40% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms 3.4%

53% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use 9.6%

49% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine 98.0%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.3%

27% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.4%

69% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 75.4%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Total residents 119

Medicare

16% of residents

Medicaid

63.9% of residents

Private pay or other

20.2% 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

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Sunrise at Orchard from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 111.2% ↑ 28.6pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $276.4K ↓ ~$326.1K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $11.6M ↑ ~$1.9M vs 2022

Operating Margin 1.4% ↓ 2.0pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	85.0%	89.5%	86.4%	93.6%	93.7%	94.1%	91.6%	88.8%	85.6%	80.0%	77.5%	82.6%	111.2%
Beds	120	120	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	133	108
Net Income	$1,964	$165,301	-$72,876	$201,151	$274,864	$38,518	$549,497	$907,391	$121,451	$599,217	-$491,166	$753,746	$278,822
Gross Revenue	$13,023,528	$15,174,607	$17,894,946	$25,152,759	$24,381,113	$24,638,649	$23,055,198	$22,113,870	$21,098,335	$19,356,663	$18,548,331	$20,666,207	$22,254,037
Operating Expenses	$12,683,693	$13,236,501	$14,814,545	$17,148,311	$17,335,560	$17,797,974	$16,487,332	$16,037,733	$16,207,710	$18,915,762	$16,184,890	$16,876,075	$19,197,934
Net Patient Income	-$112,688	-$5,223	-$267,394	-$156	-$68,667	$26,749	$546,911	$494,988	-$390,688	-$2,667,841	-$736,247	$602,472	$276,401
Net Patient Revenue	$12,571,005	$13,231,278	$14,547,151	$17,148,155	$17,266,893	$17,824,723	$17,034,243	$16,532,721	$15,817,022	$16,247,921	$15,448,643	$17,478,547	$19,474,335
Payroll Costs	$7,569,466	$8,022,629	$8,740,595	$9,674,350	$10,133,613	$9,800,952	$9,501,681	$8,943,050	$8,398,726	$9,580,491	$9,327,517	$9,612,706	$11,555,676
Operating Margin %	-0.9%	0.0%	-1.8%	0.0%	-0.4%	0.2%	3.2%	3.0%	-2.5%	-16.4%	-4.8%	3.5%	1.4%
Medicare %	19.5%	16.2%	21.7%	26.2%	25.8%	24.5%	19.3%	19.9%	17.4%	26.3%	14.3%	21.6%	18.3%
Medicaid %	0.0%	37.0%	37.7%	41.8%	42.4%	43.7%	53.4%	63.7%	65.6%	51.8%	67.4%	59.3%	59.9%
Private %	80.5%	46.8%	40.6%	32.0%	31.9%	31.9%	27.2%	16.3%	17.0%	21.9%	18.3%	19.0%	21.7%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$337	$337	$364	$377	$380	$389	$383	$383	$381	$417	$410	$436	$444
Cost/Day	$341	$337	$371	$377	$381	$388	$371	$372	$390	$486	$430	$421	$438
Avg Length of Stay	44.8 days	54.8 days	48.9 days	49.6 days	49.1 days	50.5 days	67.1 days	82.3 days	90.3 days	82.1 days	92.5 days	85.3 days	99.6 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$19.5M

Net patient income

$276.4K

For-profit Operated by a business corporation.

Net patient revenue

$19.5M

Net patient income

$276.4K

Other income

$2.4K

Payroll costs

$11.6M 59.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$7.6M

Total costs

$19.2M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Studio

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 27 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 67%

Private pay 22%

Medicaid 11%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 52%

Private pay 28%

Medicaid 20%

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5.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Littleton's city center to Sunrise at Orchard's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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

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Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center		NH MC SNF	Littleton	35 Facility 35 CO AVG 76 Rank #402 / 533	94.9% Facility 94.9% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #9 / 221	+24%	3.66 Facility 3.66 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #96 / 215				+41%	-5%	$7.8k Facility $7.8k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #95 / 221	12 Facility 12 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #27 / 221	2.4 Facility 2.4 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #17 / 221	1	32	A+	69 Facility 69 CO AVG 51 Rank #244 / 872	-	$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 CO AVG $11.2M Rank #203 / 221	$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 CO AVG $4.9M Rank #196 / 221	59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 CO AVG 46.6% Rank #73 / 221	65320
Sunrise at Orchard		NH AL MC	Littleton (Cherry Ridge)	108 Facility 108 CO AVG 76 Rank #123 / 533	90.3% Facility 90.3% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #46 / 221	+18%	4.41 Facility 4.41 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #34 / 215				-49%	+14%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 221	12 Facility 12 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #27 / 221	3.0 Facility 3.0 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #37 / 221	1	117	A-	69 Facility 69 CO AVG 51 Rank #244 / 872	Sbk Capital, LLC	$19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $19.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023 CO AVG $11.2M Rank #24 / 221	$11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023 CO AVG $4.9M Rank #7 / 221	59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 CO AVG 46.6% Rank #88 / 221	65259

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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).

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

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

What neighborhood is Sunrise at Orchard in?

Sunrise at Orchard is in the Cherry Ridge neighborhood of Littleton.

Who is the owner of Sunrise at Orchard?

Sunrise at Orchard is legally operated by Szr Orchard Al LLC, and administered by Jason Vandagriff.

Is Sunrise at Orchard in a walkable area?

Sunrise at Orchard has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise at Orchard?

Sunrise at Orchard's occupancy is 90%.

Does Sunrise at Orchard operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sunrise at Orchard is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Sunrise at Orchard?

Jason Vandagriff is the administrator of Sunrise at Orchard.

How many beds does Sunrise at Orchard have?

Sunrise at Orchard has 108 beds.

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Sunrise at Orchard

Overview of Sunrise at Orchard

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

83 Certified Nursing Assistant

35 Licensed Practical Nurse

13 Registered Nurse

8 Speech Language Pathologist

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

6 RN Director of Nursing

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

6 Respiratory Therapy Technician

5 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Dental Services Staff

4 Qualified Social Worker

1 Administrator

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Type of Rooms Available

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in Colorado

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)

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