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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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 84th 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 30m per day | ▼ 40% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 45m per day | ▲ 10% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 15m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 3h 5m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 24m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Similar to the Colorado average: 76.5%Lakeside Post Acute is administrated by Daniel Pedersen.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsColorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
150% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
10% worse than Colorado average
0% compared with Colorado average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,460 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 29 | 24 | 53 | 9,807 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 18 | 29 | 3,487 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 6 | 12 | 2,019 | 89 | 97% | 9.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 966 | 67 | 73% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 904 | 62 | 67% | 12.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 786 | 82 | 89% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 441 | 63 | 68% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 232 | 29 | 32% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 117 | 23 | 25% | 5.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 115 | 27 | 29% | 4.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 30 | 33% | 3.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 100 | 21 | 23% | 4.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 5 | 5% | 11.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 23 | 25% | 2.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 10 | 11% | 4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 4% | 3.6 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2% | 4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
64% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
10% fewer fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 21, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.3
30% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
7.5
60% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.8%
51% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.0%
41% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
4.7%
80% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.0%
51% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.0%
80% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
46% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.7%
67% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.1%
82% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
15.0%
20% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.2%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
31% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
26% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
58% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
69Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Lakeside Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #130 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
102.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wheat Ridge's city center to Lakeside Post Acute's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Lakeside Post Acute is located in WHEAT RIDGE, Colorado.
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| Lakeside Post Acute |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Lakeside Post Acute is in the Barths neighborhood of WHEAT RIDGE.
The legal owner and operator of Lakeside Post Acute is Wheat Ridge Healthcare, Llc.
Lakeside Post Acute has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Lakeside Post Acute's occupancy is 78%.
Daniel Pedersen is the administrator of Lakeside Post Acute.
Lakeside Post Acute has 78 beds.
Yes — there are 12 photos of Lakeside Post Acute in the photo gallery on this page.
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