Total health inspections
8
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
Nursing Home
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
Nursing Home
Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Ingalls Street, Lakewood, CO, Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab is a prominent senior living community providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and short-term stays. With cozy and purposely-designed accommodations, the community encourages residents to customize their chosen rooms for familiarity. Committed to providing seniors with the highest quality of care, Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab takes pride in a team of kind, compassionate, and well-trained professionals. Live a fabulous retirement and thrive with Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab.
The community respects the differences of seniors, providing them with comprehensive care to meet their special needs and aspirations. Fun activities onsite and offsite are conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy delightful and healthy meals. Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab provides a safe place for seniors to find solace.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
130
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
58.1%
Residents per day (avg)
101
Occupancy rate
58.1%
Residents per day (avg)
101
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
7% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
48% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.3M
Operating loss
-$2.8M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9,347,767.00
Operating loss
$-2,833,017.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.2M
Walk Score: 77 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
Nursing Home
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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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SNF
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STELLAR SKYLINE RIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC
91.9%
$9,615,436.00
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Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
-62%
+5%
-24%
SNF
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130
No
A+
77
SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLC
58.1%
$9,221,331.00
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62.4%
100.90
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Willow Tree Care Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab
+44%
-31%
SNF
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Delta
80
No
-
12
STELLAR WILLOW TREE MANAGEMENT LLC
53.1%
$5,317,181.00
$2,621,879.00
49.3%
56.50
3.8533
-
43
3
+44%
0%
-31%
Lamar Estates, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Lamar
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KLIPPERT, CRYSTAL
CCN:
65294
Occupancy:
32.4%
Home Revenue:
$2,357,873.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,157,850.00
Payroll %:
49.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
24.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2750
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
15
RN share vs State Avg:
+41%
+41%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-58%
-58%
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Littleton
Bed Count:
190
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
STELLAR CHERRELYN MANAGEMENT LLC
CCN:
65203
Occupancy:
86.5%
Home Revenue:
$23,234,427.00
Payroll Costs:
$11,117,407.00
Payroll %:
47.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
169.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.6948
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
37
Severe Citations:
7
RN share vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Skyline Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Cañon City, CO
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Cañon City
Bed Count:
85
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
STELLAR SKYLINE RIDGE MANAGEMENT LLC
CCN:
65250
Occupancy:
91.9%
Home Revenue:
$9,615,436.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,785,314.00
Payroll %:
49.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
63.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.5492
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-26%
-26%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Lakewood (Edgewood)
Bed Count:
130
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLC
CCN:
65202
Occupancy:
58.1%
Home Revenue:
$9,221,331.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,755,102.00
Payroll %:
62.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
100.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.0377
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
44
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
-62%
-62%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+5%
+5%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Willow Tree Care Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Delta
Bed Count:
80
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
STELLAR WILLOW TREE MANAGEMENT LLC
CCN:
65249
Occupancy:
53.1%
Home Revenue:
$5,317,181.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,621,879.00
Payroll %:
49.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8533
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
43
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+44%
+44%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%Places of interest near Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
3.4 miles from city center — 3.87 miles to nearest hospital (CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital)
1599 Ingalls St, Lakewood, CO 80214
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
172
Total Staff
89
Employees
83
Contractors
35,240
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
8.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 10.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 9.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 119 | 8.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
154 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
3.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
6.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,143 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 71
Licensed Practical Nurse: 10
Registered Nurse: 1
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 48 | 71 | 119 | 18,171 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 10 | 26 | 7,061 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3,218 | 91 | 100% | 10.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,481 | 83 | 91% | 7.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 925 | 74 | 81% | 7.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 922 | 78 | 86% | 7.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 890 | 81 | 89% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 750 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 66 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 165 | 22 | 24% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 137 | 43 | 47% | 3.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 12 | 13% | 2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
44
Citations per inspection
5.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
28 of 44 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 44 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 44 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
400% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
1
1
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
2 critical citations
1 serious citation
39 moderate citations
2 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Jul 16, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jul 16, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Aug 20, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Mar 19, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Stellar Senior Living
Resident Census by Payment Source
82
Total Residents
Medicare
1
(1.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
75
(91.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
6
(7.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.8
25% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.2
40% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.5%
59% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
12.0%
29% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.2%
35% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.5%
65% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.2%
84% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
45% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.8%
46% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
17.9%
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.4%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.1%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.4%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
81.0%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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
$32K
20% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
1
55% fewer fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$32K
Colorado average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 27, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 27, 2023
$32K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
58.1%
↓ 5.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$2,833,017
↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,418,984
↓ ~$965K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-30.7%
↑ 13.3pp vs 2022
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