Total health inspections
4
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Denver North Care Center
Nursing Home · Denver, CO
CMS overall rating
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.
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
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.
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 accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 87th out of 156 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.
This home is ranked 87th out of 156 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 #87 / 156Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 156 homes in Colorado.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 156 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.
vs Colorado avg
-6%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
Occupancy rate
94.2%
Rank #10 / 160Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 160. 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 #10 / 160Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 160. 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
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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
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 #98 / 160Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 160 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
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #99 / 160Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 160 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
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #99 / 160Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 160 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.9M
Walk Score: 90 / 100 Rank #20 / 158Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 158 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.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
24
Rank #87 / 160Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 160 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Colorado average 24.8
Citations per inspection
6
Rank #108 / 160Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 160 homes in Colorado.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 160 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
1
Rank #1 / 127Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 127 homes in Colorado.Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Colorado SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
Citations history (last 5 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Feb 11, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 11, 2025
Corrected
Environmental moderate citation
Jan 09, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jan 09, 2024
Corrected
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado
Denver North Care Center is located in Denver, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
84
Employees
81
Contractors
3
Staff to resident ratio
1.12:1
41% worse than Colorado average
Avg staff/day
34
Average shift
8.4 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Total staff hours (quarter)
25,958
Nursing staff breakdown
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
19
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
28
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.5%
129 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 28 | 0 | 28 | 10,935 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,437 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,589 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,566 | 85 | 93% | 7.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,242 | 85 | 93% | 6.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 546 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 437 | 52 | 57% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 316 | 65 | 71% | 4.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 200 | 37 | 41% | 5.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 96 | 18 | 20% | 5.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 21 | 23% | 2.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 36 | 40% | 0.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1% | 8 |
28 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
93%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
93%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
69%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
67%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
57%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
71%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
41%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
20%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
23%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
40%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
1%
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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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.
3.7
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 averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
6.7
65% 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
4.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.5%
72% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
4.9%
71% 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
10.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
10.6%
55% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.0%
70% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.9%
26% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
53% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
11.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
11.2%
56% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
33.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
33.0%
75% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.3%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
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
42.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
42.0%
45% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Denver North Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
94.2%
↑ 1.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
$340.9K
↑ ~$975.7K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.4M
↓ ~$301.4K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.5%
↑ 11.0pp vs 2022
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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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