Estrella Home Health Care Inc
Nursing Home & Home Care · 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.

Estrella Home Health Care Inc

Nursing Home & Home Care · 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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Estrella Home Health Care Inc accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Estrella Home Health Care INC

Live a worry-free retirement with Estrella Home Health Care INC., a dedicated, locally-owned home care agency in Denver, CO, offering personal care and skilled nursing services. Prioritizing the elderly and those with disabilities, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs. Owned by three registered nurses, the agency ensures older adults can meet their healthcare needs.

Friendly companions accompany older adults to prevent them from getting lonely and ensure they live actively. Meal preparation is also not a worry, as delightful and healthy meals are prepared based on older adults’ dietary needs and preferences. This home care provider is ideal for those aiming to live their golden years at home.

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.
▲ 59.0% Above CO avg. ▲ 59.0% Above 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.
▲ 80.6% Above CO avg. ▲ 80.6% Above 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 35m 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
-7%

1 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing 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 59m per day ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 15m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day

Types of Care at Estrella Home Health Care Inc

Home Care

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Higher occupancy than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupancy rate
90.4% Rank #38 / 185Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 185 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 185. 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
132 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #99 / 874Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 99th out of 874 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

AccreditationsMedicare and Medicaid certified

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsMedical Social Worker Service, Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Nurse Aide Service, Medicaid Waiver, Personal Care and Homemaking Service, Private Senior Care Services

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Staffing Data

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

Total staff 156
Employees 154
Contractors 2
Staff to resident ratio 1.64:1
13% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.88:1 Colorado average ratio: 1.88:1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 52
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 39,710

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.

RN Staff 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 59
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

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

0.1%

43 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 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 Assistant5905916,71892100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse230235,85092100%9
Registered Nurse181194,16092100%9.7
Dental Services Staff9092,8596874%7.8
Medication Aide/Technician8081,94592100%9.3
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,61292100%8.3
Occupational Therapy Aide3039816773%7.6
Speech Language Pathologist5058586975%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide4047897379%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician5056476470%7.4
RN Director of Nursing2025936672%8.8
Nurse Practitioner1015856571%9
Administrator2025286672%8
Dietitian1015186571%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant1014356368%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2022845358%5.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2021722123%8.2
Qualified Social Worker4041673033%5.4
Medical Director011121112%1.1
59 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
19 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 74%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 75%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 79%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 70%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 72%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 71%
2 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 71%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 58%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 23%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 33%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 12%

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. 9.3
In line with 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. 17.9
In line with 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 20.4%
27% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.3%
10% 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 18.2%
22% 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 3.9%
18% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.3%
16% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
78% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.6%
31% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 35.2%
390% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.2%
56% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.2%
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 92.3%
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 83.4%
9% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.3%
5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 76.2%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 23 days

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 95
Medicare
7
7.4% of residents
Medicaid
77
81.1% of residents
Private pay or other
11
11.6% 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.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$16.2M
Profit
$379.5K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$16.2M Rank #43 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 43rd 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
$379.5K
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 #50 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th 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.
$7.8M
48.5% of revenue Rank #118 / 182Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th 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.
$8.0M
Total costs $15.8M

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Address 6.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Denver's city center to Estrella Home Health Care Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Estrella Home Health Care Inc 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Estrella Home Health Care Inc

What neighborhood is Estrella Home Health Care Inc in?

Estrella Home Health Care Inc is in the East neighborhood.

Is Estrella Home Health Care Inc in a walkable area?

Estrella Home Health Care Inc has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Estrella Home Health Care Inc?

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What is the address of Estrella Home Health Care Inc?

Estrella Home Health Care Inc is located at 4155 E Jewell Ave Ste 809, Denver, CO 80222.

What is the phone number of Estrella Home Health Care Inc?

(303) 756-6756 will put you in contact with the team at Estrella Home Health Care Inc.

Is Estrella Home Health Care Inc Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Estrella Home Health Care Inc is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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