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Juniper Village – the Spearly Center
Juniper Village at The Spearly Center is a skilled care community in Denver. It offers long-term skilled care and short-term rehabilitation for individuals with complex behavioral health and medical needs. The community focuses on building meaningful relationships and fostering independence.
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.
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
135
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91%
Residents per day (avg)
124
Occupancy rate
91%
Residents per day (avg)
124
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
2% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Medicaid
56% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$12.7M
Operating loss
-$191.0K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$12,695,965.00
Operating loss
$-190,980.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.6M
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.
$6.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.9M
135-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
License details
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
065327
Ownership & operating entity
Juniper Village – the Spearly Center is administrated by Lopez, Marie.
Owner name:
JUNIPER PARK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Short-term Rehabilitation, Long-term Skilled Care, Programs for Wellspan, Dining Experiences, Fitness, Enrichment & Engagement, Technology
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Dining experiences are built around the power of nourishment—physically, emotionally, and socially. Meals are designed to bring warmth and belonging to every table.
Inspection History
In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.
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Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health inspections
7
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Total health citations
42
Colorado average 24.8
Citations per inspection
6
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
27 of 42 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 42 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 42 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
5
5
1150% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
3
3
43% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
5 critical citations
3 serious citations
33 moderate citations
1 minor citation
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 25, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 25, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 25, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Apr 25, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 25, 2025
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Apr 25, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 25, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Apr 25, 2025
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.
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Juniper Village – the Spearly Center
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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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DENVER
135
91.0%
+19%
4.41
+14%
8
42
8
124
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Juniper Park, Lp
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51.9%
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
133
Employees
119
Contractors
14
Staff to resident ratio
1.11:1
42% worse than Colorado averageColorado average ratio: 1.91:1
Avg staff/day
53
Average shift
7.9 hours
5% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 8.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
38,095
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
18
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
67
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
3.3%
1,260 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 5
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 67 | 0 | 67 | 19,428 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,640 | 91 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,647 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,898 | 86 | 95% | 8.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,205 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 828 | 66 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 605 | 66 | 73% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 61 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 58 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 428 | 57 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 383 | 51 | 56% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 237 | 49 | 54% | 4.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 218 | 34 | 37% | 5.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 174 | 31 | 34% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 5 | 5% | 5.3 |
67 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
95%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
73%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
73%
1 Administrator
% of Days
67%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
63%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
56%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
54%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
37%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
34%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
5%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
120 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
98 residents (81.7%)
Private pay or other
22 residents (18.3%)
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.
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.
7.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.9
13% 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.
14.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.7
22% 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
17.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.5%
9% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.1%
35% 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
15.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
15.6%
33% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
28% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.3%
16% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
41% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
38% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.5%
93% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
62.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
62.8%
234% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.0%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
52.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
52.2%
32% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.0%
In line with 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
$300K
657% higher than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
8
260% more 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.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
276% more payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$300K
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.
Apr 22, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 22, 2025
$17K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 11, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 11, 2024
$114K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 23, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 23, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 5, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 5, 2024
$43K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Juniper Village – the Spearly Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
91.0%
↑ 1.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$190,980
↓ ~$714K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$7,361,272
↑ ~$917K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-1.5%
↓ 6.0pp vs 2022
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