Cambridge Care Center

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Lakewood, CO

CMS overall rating

1685 Eaton St, Lakewood, CO 80214-1628 View map

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Cambridge Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Cambridge Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Cambridge Care Center

Cambridge Care Center is a 100-bed nursing home at 1685 Eaton Street in Lakewood, Colorado. Pamela Smith has run the place for 24 years, and it currently has many open beds, operating at just 29 percent capacity. Since residents stay an average of 216 days, the day-to-day focus leans heavily toward long-term care, though they do take in people who only need short-term rehab after a hospital stay.

Visitors will find it easy to get around the neighborhood on foot, thanks to a high walk score of 85 out of 100 that makes running quick errands simple. On the floor, residents receive about 3 hours and 30 minutes of direct attention from staff each day. This 24-hour crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides handles everything from physical therapy and temporary respite care to hospice and mental health support. The kitchen also handles daily meals tailored to standard nutritional needs.

Past reports noted that the facility needed to improve its resident protection rules and its paperwork for safe hospital discharges, both of which the administration is responsible for keeping up to code.

Interested individuals can call the front office to see what rooms are open, ask how the mental health program works, or pick a day to come take a look around the building.

Facility Direct Line (303) 232-4405

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

3h 30m per day

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

vs Colorado avg

-9%

5 of 6 metrics below 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.	47m per day	▼ 6% State avg: 50m 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.	34m per day	▼ 17% 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.	1h 47m per day	▼ 19% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.	2h 58m per day	▼ 10% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.	1m per day	▼ 73% 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.	36m per day	■ Avg State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

216 days

100-bed community

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

24 years in operation

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

Walk Score: 85 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

29%

Lower than the Colorado average: 76.5%

Occupied beds

29 / 100

Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

Facility TypeSnf/nf Dual Certification

StatusActive

CMS Certification Number065296

Cambridge Care Center is administered by Carroll Stake.

Owner NameCambridge Care Center, LLC

Staffing

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

ContactMs. Angela York

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Behavioral Health Care

Short-Term Stay & Respite Care

Hospice And Comfort Care

Food DescriptionDining options are available, focusing on nutrition and quality.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 40 deficiencies

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 17, 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.	40	30	This facility has 33% more total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (40 vs. CO avg 30).↑ 33% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	8	6	This facility has 33% more deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (8 vs. CO avg 6).↑ 33% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

April 2, 2024 complaint investigation found six deficiencies including actual harm from discharging Resident #140 to a motel without proper notice, ombudsman notification, or wound care support.
June 17, 2025 complaint investigation found failure to protect three residents from physical abuse by another resident despite no injury or fear, with behavior plans and unit transfer planned.
February 12, 2025 routine inspection identified three deficiencies in dialysis care for Resident #4 but no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations were issued.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 6

Colorado average 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection

2.67

Colorado average 5.2

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

11 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 16 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

15 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 17, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 12, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 21, 2024

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 02, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 105

Employees 86

Contractors 19

Staff to resident ratio 1.24 : 1

34% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average

Avg staff/day 37

Average shift 8.9 hours

7% better than Colorado average

Total staff hours (quarter) 30,410

Nursing staff breakdown

9.9 hours

10.4 hours

8.8 hours

Contractor staffing

666 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 6 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Registered Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	37	6	43	14,343	92	100%	8.8
Registered Nurse	12	2	14	5,454	92	100%	9.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	3	17	4,674	92	100%	10.4
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,462	80	87%	7.8
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	750	63	68%	7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	556	64	70%	8
Respiratory Therapist	2	0	2	532	66	72%	6.8
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	504	63	68%	8
Medication Aide/Technician	1	0	1	481	47	51%	10.2
Qualified Social Worker	3	3	6	211	48	52%	4.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician	2	0	2	184	28	30%	6.6
Speech Language Pathologist	1	1	2	114	41	45%	2.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	79	9	10%	8.8
Physical Therapy Aide	1	0	1	26	5	5%	5.2
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	8	1	1%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	6	2	2%	3.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	1	3	3%	0.3

43 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

14 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

17 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 87%

3 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 68%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 70%

2 Respiratory Therapist

% of Days 72%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 68%

1 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 51%

6 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 52%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 30%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 45%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 10%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 5%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 1%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 2%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 3%

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Total fines amount $8K

79% lower than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 1

55% fewer fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $8K

Colorado average $40K

Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Apr 2, 2024 · $8K

Civil Money Penalty Apr 2, 2024

$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 4.9

46% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 9.1

52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average Colorado avg: 3.9

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 8.8%

45% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 4.2%

75% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 14.3%

38% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury 2.3%

30% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.3%

9% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.3%

80% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight 5.0%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms 3.8%

48% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use 27.3%

45% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.5%

6% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine 98.9%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 81.7%

7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 4.7%

233% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 89.8%

19% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

43% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Total residents 85

Medicare

1.2% of residents

Medicaid

96.5% of residents

Private pay or other

2.4% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, 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 Cambridge Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 82.4% ↑ 5.3pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$281.4K ↑ ~$144.3K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $5.3M ↑ ~$32.2K vs 2022

Operating Margin -3.0% ↑ 2.6pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	85.8%	84.9%	84.4%	87.5%	84.0%	84.1%	80.0%	87.0%	86.3%	80.5%	78.1%	77.1%	82.4%
Beds	100	100	100	100	109	109	109	100	109	90	90	100	100
Net Income	-$187,135	-$371,139	$254,262	$1,324,800	$464,873	$505,525	$893,782	$293,334	$119,768	$412,395	-$325,173	$183,712	-$255,538
Gross Revenue	$7,600,575	$8,077,461	$8,497,104	$9,134,583	$9,130,051	$9,138,801	$8,703,761	$9,265,165	$9,668,579	$9,053,454	$9,266,289	$9,504,035	$11,419,550
Operating Expenses	$6,676,784	$7,027,505	$7,625,319	$6,761,575	$8,125,956	$8,205,677	$7,483,274	$8,446,410	$8,491,111	$8,047,737	$7,887,769	$8,041,972	$9,573,642
Net Patient Income	-$190,051	-$373,379	$214,887	$1,316,735	$376,898	$480,458	$873,029	$245,180	$90,963	-$219,096	-$198,984	-$425,612	-$281,362
Net Patient Revenue	$6,486,733	$6,654,126	$7,840,206	$8,078,310	$8,502,854	$8,686,135	$8,356,303	$8,691,590	$8,582,074	$7,828,641	$7,688,785	$7,616,360	$9,292,280
Payroll Costs	$4,258,504	$4,251,379	$4,167,043	$4,203,809	$4,078,526	$4,328,008	$4,149,128	$4,436,694	$4,519,573	$4,508,223	$4,862,509	$5,288,070	$5,320,286
Operating Margin %	-2.9%	-5.6%	2.7%	16.3%	4.4%	5.5%	10.5%	2.8%	1.1%	-2.8%	-2.6%	-5.6%	-3.0%
Medicare %	3.4%	3.3%	3.6%	2.9%	2.7%	2.9%	2.9%	2.1%	0.7%	0.6%	0.8%	1.1%	1.8%
Medicaid %	73.9%	76.5%	72.3%	88.3%	90.6%	91.5%	92.9%	94.0%	96.1%	97.7%	97.1%	96.0%	90.9%
Private %	22.8%	20.2%	24.1%	8.8%	6.7%	5.6%	4.2%	3.9%	3.2%	1.7%	2.1%	2.9%	7.3%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$207	$214	$255	$253	$254	$259	$263	$262	$261	$274	$300	$280	$309
Cost/Day	$213	$226	$248	$212	$243	$245	$235	$255	$258	$281	$307	$296	$318
Avg Length of Stay	94.6 days	104.6 days	118.9 days	183.5 days	182.6 days	168.6 days	213.6 days	214.0 days	401.8 days	596.0 days	534.7 days	388.6 days	216.3 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$9.3M

Net patient income

-$281.4K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$9.3M

Net patient income

-$281.4K

Other income

$25.8K

Payroll costs

$5.3M 57.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.3M

Total costs

$9.6M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (46% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 12%

Private pay 46%

Medicaid 43%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 12%

Private pay 37%

Medicaid 51%

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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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Villa Manor Care Center		NH AL	Lakewood	110 Facility 110 CO AVG 76 Rank #108 / 533	71.5% Facility 71.5% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #141 / 221	-7%	3.91 Facility 3.91 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #80 / 215				-6%	+1%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 221	27 Facility 27 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #139 / 221	4.5 Facility 4.5 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #89 / 221	-	79	-	70 Facility 70 CO AVG 51 Rank #227 / 872	Developers Investment Company Inc	$11.3M Facility $11.3M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #76 / 221	$7.4M Facility $7.4M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #58 / 221	65.4% Facility 65.4% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #73 / 221	65092
Cambridge Care Center		NH AL	Lakewood (South Alameda)	100 Facility 100 CO AVG 76 Rank #161 / 533	29.0% Facility 29.0% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #208 / 221	-62%	3.50 Facility 3.50 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #117 / 215				-5%	-9%	$8.2k Facility $8.2k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #98 / 221	16 Facility 16 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #54 / 221	2.7 Facility 2.7 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #24 / 221	1	29	A+	85 Facility 85 CO AVG 51 Rank #56 / 872	Pamela Smith	$9.3M Facility $9.3M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #120 / 221	$5.3M Facility $5.3M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #114 / 221	57.3% Facility 57.3% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #120 / 221	65296

Nursing Home Explorer

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 Cambridge Care Center in?

Cambridge Care Center is in the South Alameda neighborhood of LAKEWOOD.

Is Cambridge Care Center in a walkable area?

Cambridge Care Center has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Cambridge Care Center?

Cambridge Care Center's occupancy is 29%.

Does Cambridge Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Cambridge Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Cambridge Care Center?

Carroll Stake is the administrator of Cambridge Care Center.

How many beds does Cambridge Care Center have?

Cambridge Care Center has 100 beds.

Are there photos of Cambridge Care Center?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Cambridge Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

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Cambridge Care Center

Overview of Cambridge Care Center

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Staffing

Leadership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

Staffing & Medical

Additional Services

Dining & Nutrition

Contact Cambridge Care Center

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.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

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

43 Certified Nursing Assistant

14 Registered Nurse

17 Licensed Practical Nurse

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Dental Services Staff

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Respiratory Therapist

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Medication Aide/Technician

6 Qualified Social Worker

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Physical Therapy Aide

1 RN Director of Nursing

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

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

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Admissions

Discharges

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

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