Nursing Home

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Nursing Home

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO 80120 View map
Overview of Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center offers round-the-clock skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and short-term stays in a beautifully furnished and landscaped facility. Located in Littleton, their staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care and ensuring that residents feel respected. 
The facility is not only clean and spacious but also has a pleasant scent that adds to the overall atmosphere. They provide an array of amenities such as a library, game rooms, Wi-Fi, fitness and wellness programs, and transportation services. They also take care of the mundane tasks such as laundry and housekeeping so that seniors can focus on enjoying their time. With a cheerful and vibrant atmosphere, Cherrelyn Healthcare Center goes beyond providing basic care and strives to create a home-like environment for seniors.

(303) 798-8686

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Colorado average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Colorado average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Colorado average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Colorado average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 42m per day

This home provides 30% less nursing time per resident than the Colorado average.

Colorado average: 3h 51m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 19m per day 36m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 190

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 86.5%
Residents per day (avg) 169
Occupancy rate
86.5%
Residents per day (avg)
169

Who this home usually serves

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

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

31% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$23.4M
Profit
$65.5K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$23,444,220.00
Profit
$65,469.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.1M
47.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.3M
Total costs $23.4M
Bed community size
190-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 78 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
How BBB ratings work

About this community

License details

Status Active

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 65203

Ownership & operating entity

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is administrated by Becton, Josh.

Owner: SNH CO TENANT LLC

Types of Care at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Nursing Home
Contact Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Private pay Medicaid Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total health citations 37
Citations per inspection
9.25

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

36 of 37 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 37 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 7
233% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations More info Colorado average: 0.4

7 serious citations More info Colorado average: 2.1

29 moderate citations More info Colorado average: 22.2

1 minor citation More info Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Littleton

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

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Lamar
60
A+
55
KLIPPERT, CRYSTAL
32.4%
$2,357,873.00
$1,157,850.00
49.1%
24.00
5/5
4.2750
5/5
4/5
2/5
-
15
-
+41%
+11%
-58%
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Littleton
190
A+
78
STELLAR CHERRELYN MANAGEMENT LLC
86.5%
$23,234,427.00
$11,117,407.00
47.8%
169.20
4/5
2.6948
4/5
2/5
4/5
-
37
7
-20%
-30%
+13%
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Lakewood (Edgewood)
130
A+
77
SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLC
58.1%
$9,221,331.00
$5,755,102.00
62.4%
100.90
2/5
4.0377
1/5
4/5
5/5
2
44
3
-62%
+5%
-24%
Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center
MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

CO 80465
180
-
36
-
65.7%
$13,274,641.00
$5,780,956.00
43.5%
85.00
1/5
3.7065
1/5
2/5
3/5
3
64
9
-20%
-4%
-14%
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Littleton
35
A+
69
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Address 1.7 miles from city center — 2.69 miles to nearest hospital (HCA HealthONE Swedish)

Address 5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO 80120

Calculate Travel Distance to Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Add your location

Address

Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

166
Total Staff
165
Employees
1
Contractors
56,911
Total Hours (Quarter)
75
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse188.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse248.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant878.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
132 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
9 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
6 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
9.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.1%
of total hours from contractors
61 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant8708728,74891100%8.1
Licensed Practical Nurse240248,53891100%8.8
Registered Nurse180186,72791100%8.7
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,6819099%6.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,6047279%10.6
Speech Language Pathologist3031,3786369%9.2
Qualified Activities Professional6061,3569099%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant2029986167%10.6
Occupational Therapy Aide3039226673%7.2
Dental Services Staff2028696571%8.5
Mental Health Service Worker2025906369%8.3
Dietitian1015736774%8.5
Medication Aide/Technician2025527279%6.8
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1015206571%8
RN Director of Nursing1014004549%8.9
Qualified Social Worker1013553842%9.3
Medical Director0116144%15.1

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
174 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (4.6%)
Medicaid
152 residents (87.4%)
Private pay or other
14 residents (8%)
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.

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. 9.7
7% 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. 17.2
9% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Colorado avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.5%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.0%
18% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 15.1%
35% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
40% 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 4.4%
12% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.5%
67% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6%
7% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 36.2%
404% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 27.1%
44% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
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%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.33
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.30

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.03
38% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.67

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Colorado avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.1%
16% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
88% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.5%
28% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.5%
97% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 28.6%
47% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 31.8%
37% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 50.6%

Guides for Better Senior Living

Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area

Nursing Home Data Explorer

Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now

The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It

Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance

Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Get financial aid guidance

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Tour Icon
Planning a tour? Check our touring checklist.
Chat Icon
Thinking of living here? We can help you speak to a current resident