Denver North Care Center
Nursing Home · Denver, 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.

Denver North Care Center

Nursing Home · Denver, 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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Denver North Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Denver North Care Center

Situated in the heart of Denver, Colorado, Denver North Care Center is a skilled nursing community renowned for its person-centered approach to rehabilitation and long-term care. Catering to the needs of individuals in Denver and the nearby regions, this skilled nursing facility is committed to cultivating an environment that emphasizes care, healing, and overall wellness. With a diverse array of care options available, including specialized short-term rehabilitation and comprehensive long-term nursing care, the community prioritizes the well-being of the “whole person,” extending its support to individuals facing behavioral health challenges. To enhance the quality of life for residents, the community offers specialized respiratory therapy for optimal lung health and telemedicine services for added convenience and expertise. On-site physician visits are also readily available to ensure proficient medical oversight and seamless coordination of care.
Denver North Care Center has a team of compassionate on-site therapists and clinical professionals dedicated to providing attentive care and treatment for a wide range of medical needs and conditions, particularly those requiring therapeutic intervention following hospitalization. Focused on promoting successful recoveries and ensuring a smooth transition back to their homes, the facility’s therapy program places an emphasis on individualized care and empowerment. Additionally, the skilled nursing team at Denver North Care Center is adept at providing complex clinical care, such as IV (Infusion) therapy, wound care, and comprehensive chronic disease management. Denver North Care Center takes immense pride in its unwavering commitment to the well-being of residents, striving to deliver exceptional care and support throughout their stay.

(303) 861-4825

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.
▼ 4.6% Below CO avg. ▼ 4.6% Below 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.
▼ 27.8% Below CO avg. ▼ 27.8% Below 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.
At CO avg. At 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.
▲ 20.5% Above CO avg. ▲ 20.5% Above 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 99th out of 177 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.
3h 38m per day
Rank #99 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 177 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 52m per day)
vs Colorado avg
-6%
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. 2h 33m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupancy rate 94.2% Rank #13 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. 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 1,039 days
Occupancy rate
94.2% Rank #13 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. 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
1,039 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 90 / 100 Rank #20 / 187Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 187 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 97
Employees 87
Contractors 10
Staff to resident ratio 1.29:1
32% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1 Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 33
Average shift 8.4 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 25,523

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 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. 9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 36
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.9%

241 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant3423611,53792100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse172195,46292100%9.8
Registered Nurse91103,22492100%9
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,0468997%7
Dental Services Staff4049958997%7.2
Administrator1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015126470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician3034255863%6.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist4043724145%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant1123355863%5.7
Nurse Practitioner2023204043%8
Qualified Social Worker1012215661%3.9
RN Director of Nursing2021761820%7.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0331372022%6.5
Nurse Aide in Training1011241617%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist101881112%8
Medical Director011394145%1
36 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 97%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 97%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 63%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 45%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 63%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 43%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 61%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 20%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 22%
1 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 17%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 12%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 45%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

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

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. 3.7
59% better 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. 6.7
65% better 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 4.5%
72% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 4.9%
71% better 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 10.6%
55% 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 1.0%
70% 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 2.9%
26% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
53% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 11.2%
56% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 33.0%
75% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.3%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.4%
In line with 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 42.0%
45% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

20% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Medicaid

68% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 75
Medicaid
71
94.7% of residents
Private pay or other
4
5.3% 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.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.2M
Profit
$340.9K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$10.2M Rank #110 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 182 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.
Profit
$340.9K
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 #115 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 182 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.
$5.4M
52.4% of revenue Rank #104 / 182Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 182 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.
$4.5M
Total costs $9.9M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

Financial Assistance for
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Denver North Care Center is located in Denver, 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

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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

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NH

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.

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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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Woodland Estates Senior Living -
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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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Denver North Care Center

Is Denver North Care Center in a walkable area?

Denver North Care Center has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Denver North Care Center?

Denver North Care Center's occupancy is 94.2%.

What is the phone number of Denver North Care Center?

(303) 861-4825 will put you in contact with the team at Denver North Care Center.

Is Denver North Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Denver North Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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