Juniper Village – the Spearly Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Denver, CO
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Juniper Village – the Spearly Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Denver, CO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Juniper Village – the Spearly Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Juniper Village – the Spearly Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Juniper Village – the Spearly Center

Juniper Village, the Spearly Center delivers long-term skilled care and short-term rehabilitation services in Denver, Colorado. Complex medical conditions and behavioral health needs receive ongoing supervision through specialized nursing programs, while short-term admissions assist individuals working toward rehabilitation targets.

Juniper Park Limited Partnership operates the 135-bed residence alongside administrator Marie Lopez. Direct care logs show an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes of daily nursing time dedicated to each resident. Payment structures accommodate Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options.

Prospective residents seeking nursing support for complex medical needs or short-term physical therapy can contact Juniper Village, the Spearly Center to review open accommodations, verify funding sources, or arrange a visit.

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.
▼ 36.7% Below CO avg. ▼ 36.7% Below CO avg.CO average: 3.2Click 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.
▼ 27.3% Below CO avg. ▼ 27.3% Below CO avg.CO average: 2.8Click 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.
▼ 4.5% Below CO avg. ▼ 4.5% Below CO avg.CO average: 3.1Click 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.
▼ 1.4% Below CO avg. ▼ 1.4% Below CO avg.CO average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 64th out of 198 nursing homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. 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.
↑ 1% · CO 3h 53mThis facility: 3h 55m per resident per day, 1% above the Colorado average of 3h 53m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #64 / 198Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 64th out of 198 nursing homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 198 Colorado facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
3h 55m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +35% above Colorado average

3 of 6 metrics below Colorado average

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 Assistant5705720,09592100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse180186,28192100%10.1
Registered Nurse120123,94592100%9.5
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,85692100%7
RN Director of Nursing4041,6886470%7.4
Dental Services Staff3031,2866571%7.3
Administrator1015286672%8
Speech Language Pathologist0225206368%7.9
Dietitian1014806470%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224526065%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014435964%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014435964%7.5
Qualified Social Worker0224406166%7
Nurse Practitioner1014355863%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0221322426%4.7
Physical Therapy Aide0221292426%4.3
57 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
12 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
Coverage 100%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 135 Rank #30 / 219Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 30th out of 219 nursing homes we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #4 / 242Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 242 nursing homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
95 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #17 / 139Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 17th out of 139 nursing homes we track in Colorado for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 139. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
94% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 126.9 residents and 135 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Higher than the Colorado average: 76%
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
373 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065327

Awards

Argentum Best of the BestAn industry association award recognizing innovative programs in senior living - it honors a specific initiative (in areas like workforce, technology or resident programming) rather than rating overall care quality.
Provider Magazine Top 40 Assisted Living ChainsA size ranking, not a quality award: Provider Magazine's annual list of the 40 largest assisted living operators in the U.S. by capacity. It signals scale and organizational depth rather than rated care quality.

Certifications & Programs

Connect4LifeJuniper Communities’ integrated-care program combines on-site medical services, shared health records, and a medical concierge to coordinate care and simplify healthcare for residents and families.
CatalystA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
American Heart Association partnership — American Heart AssociationMembership in a professional or industry association - a sign of engagement with industry standards and education, though not itself a quality rating.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America partnership — Alzheimer's Foundation of AmericaMembership in a professional or industry association - a sign of engagement with industry standards and education, though not itself a quality rating.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Juniper Village – the Spearly Center is administered by Marie Lopez.

Owner NameJuniper Park Limited Partnership

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Short-Term Rehab
Short-Term Rehabilitation

Memory & Specialized Care

2 services
Behavioral Health Care
Behavioral Health Support

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
Activities
Music Programs

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CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2023 · 3 years of data · Last health inspection May 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

70 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

13 points below the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

120 severity-weighted points (25 deficiencies) · 40% higher than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 86)

Enforcement Concern

$267,831 in fines · 7 enforcement actions

Persistence Strong

3 days to fix issues · much faster than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 27)

Inspection grade: 70 out of 100, letter grade C-.
Total health inspections
7 ↑ 43% · CO 4.9This facility: 7, 43% above the Colorado average of 4.9 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
25 Rank #111 / 204Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 111th out of 204 nursing homes we track in Colorado for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 204 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 1% · CO 25.2This facility: 25, 1% below the Colorado average of 25.2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
3.57 Rank #57 / 204Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 57th out of 204 nursing homes we track in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 204 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 30% · CO 5.1This facility: 3.57, 30% below the Colorado average of 5.1 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 25 of 25 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 25 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
3 ↑ 650% · CO 0.4This facility: 3, 650% above the Colorado average of 0.4 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
2 ≈ 0% · CO 2This facility: 2, level with the Colorado average of 2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
20 ↓ 12% · CO 22.6This facility: 20, 12% below the Colorado average of 22.6 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · CO 0.2This facility: 0, 100% below the Colorado average of 0.2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: May 14, 2026 · 1 citation (Abuse/Neglect, moderate), corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 7 of 25 citations · 8 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
May 14, 2026 1 citation
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Dec 04, 2025 2 citations
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Apr 25, 2025 11 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Dec 11, 2024 2 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Oct 23, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
May 23, 2024 7 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Dec 19, 2023 1 citation
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 25 citations
Quality of Life & Care 7 deficiencies (28%)
Resident Rights 4 deficiencies (16%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 4 deficiencies (16%)
Nutrition & Dietary 3 deficiencies (12%)
Administration 3 deficiencies (12%)
Infection Control 2 deficiencies (8%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 1 deficiency (4%)
Pharmacy Services 1 deficiency (4%)
How citations are counted

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

14 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations.

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

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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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 Aug 2026)

Total fines on record $268K Rank #205 / 205Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 205th out of 205 nursing homes we track in Colorado for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 205 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
618% higher than Colorado average

Colorado average: $37K

Number of fines on record 6
218% more fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.9

Payment denials on record Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
316% more payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $268K
Colorado average $37K
Penalty History

Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.

7 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 22, 2025
$11K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 11, 2024
$114K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 23, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 5, 2024
$43K

Last updated: Aug 2026

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Colorado average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 4 / 5 Above average ↑ 2% · CO 3.9This facility: 4.0, 2% above the CO average of 3.9 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 8.5 Score · lower is better ↑ 11% · CO 7.6This facility: 8.5, 11% above the CO average of 7.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 16.1 Score · lower is better ≈ 0% · CO 16.0This facility: 16.1, level with the CO average of 16.0 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 7 better, 3 worse, 1 near CO average

2 short-stay measures: 1 worse, 1 near CO average

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

4% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

18% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

78% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 146
Medicaid
125
85.6% of residents
Private pay or other
21
14.4% 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

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

For-profit
Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$430.0KFiscal year ending 12/2024
For-profit Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #36 / 176Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 36th out of 176 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$430.0KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$89.2KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #48 / 176Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 48th out of 176 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024 56.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #100 / 176Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 100th out of 176 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

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

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (78% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.

Admissions
114 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 4%
Private pay 18%
Medicaid 78%
Discharges
120 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 3%
Private pay 20%
Medicaid 77%

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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Briarwood Health Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
RC
SNF
Denver
201
Facility 201
CO AVG 94
Rank #6 / 219
A
44.0%
Facility 44.0%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #130 / 139
-42%
4.38
Facility 4.38
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #38 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -10%+13%
$9.1k
Facility $9.1k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #101 / 205
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #97 / 204
5.5
Facility 5.5
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #125 / 204
588A+
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 60
Rank #4 / 242
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #72 / 176
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #62 / 176
69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 69.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #26 / 176
065255
Berkley Manor Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
SNF
Denver
118
Facility 118
CO AVG 94
Rank #54 / 219
B+
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #110 / 139
-19%
4.48
Facility 4.48
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #29 / 198
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -4%+15%
$17.2k
Facility $17.2k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #122 / 205
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #128 / 204
9.7
Facility 9.7
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #195 / 204
273A+
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 60
Rank #4 / 242
Berkley Medical Investors, LLC
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #105 / 176
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #76 / 176
74.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 74.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #13 / 176
065223
Estrella Home Health Care Inc ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HC
SNF
Denver (East)
106
Facility 106
CO AVG 94
Rank #77 / 219
A+
97.0%
Facility 97.0%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #6 / 139
+28%
3.41
Facility 3.41
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #130 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -13%-12%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 205
11
Facility 11
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #24 / 204
2.8
Facility 2.8
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #32 / 204
-103-
81
Facility 81
CO AVG 60
Rank #54 / 242
The Ensign Group, Inc
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #38 / 176
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #40 / 176
59.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 59.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #55 / 176
065230
Rowan Community, Inc. ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Denver
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 94
Rank #154 / 219
B+
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #34 / 139
+17%
4.05
Facility 4.05
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #55 / 198
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +46%+4%
$4.6k
Facility $4.6k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #85 / 205
28
Facility 28
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #120 / 204
7.0
Facility 7.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #163 / 204
258-
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 60
Rank #4 / 242
Rowan, Incorporated
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #125 / 176
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #114 / 176
60.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 60.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #45 / 176
065206
Juniper Village – the Spearly Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Denver
135
Facility 135
CO AVG 94
Rank #30 / 219
C-
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #17 / 139
+24%
3.92
Facility 3.92
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #64 / 198
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -26%+1%
$267.8k
Facility $267.8k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #205 / 205
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #111 / 204
3.6
Facility 3.6
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #57 / 204
5127-
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 60
Rank #4 / 242
Juniper Park Limited Partnership
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #36 / 176
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #48 / 176
56.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 56.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #100 / 176
065327

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado

Juniper Village – the Spearly Center is located in DENVER, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Juniper Village – the Spearly Center

Who is the owner of Juniper Village – the Spearly Center?

Juniper Village – the Spearly Center is legally operated by Juniper Park Limited Partnership, and administered by Marie Lopez.

Is Juniper Village – the Spearly Center in a walkable area?

Juniper Village – the Spearly Center has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the occupancy rate at Juniper Village – the Spearly Center?

Juniper Village – the Spearly Center's occupancy is 94%.

Are pets allowed at Juniper Village – the Spearly Center?

No, Juniper Village – the Spearly Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Juniper Village – the Spearly Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Juniper Village – the Spearly Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Juniper Village – the Spearly Center?

Marie Lopez is the administrator of Juniper Village – the Spearly Center.

What is the overall rating for Juniper Village – the Spearly Center?

Juniper Village – the Spearly Center received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

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