Lakeside Post Acute

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Wheat Ridge, CO

CMS overall rating

6270 W 38Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-5056 View map

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Lakeside Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Lakeside Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Lakeside Post Acute

Lakeside Post Acute is a 78-bed nursing home located at 6270 W 38th Avenue in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Owned by Jeannae Dergance, the building runs at about 78 percent capacity. The average time a person stays here is 112 days, which shows that the building mostly serves people transitioning out of major hospital stays or working through mid-length physical recovery. To take care of the bills, the office takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

Visiting families can easily park their cars and head over to local shops or restaurants on foot, thanks to the neighborhood’s high walk score of 76. Inside, the nurses and aides spend about 3 hours and 45 minutes giving direct, hands-on care to each resident every day. Working around the clock, this team runs a large physical therapy gym and handles specialized, complex wound treatments. The building is also set up with open outdoor courtyards for fresh air.

State regulators inspect the property regularly, and the facility’s management is responsible for keeping all medical records, staffing quotas, and therapy schedules up to standard.

Prospective residents can call the main desk to check on open beds, ask about the details of the wound care setup, or pick a morning to come look around the gym and courtyards.

Facility Direct Line (303) 421-2272

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 45m per day

This facility Colorado avg (3h 52m per day)

vs Colorado avg

-3%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +5% above state avg

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.	28m per day	▼ 43% 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.	43m per day	▲ 5% 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.	1h 58m per day	▼ 11% 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.	2h 47m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	1m per day	▼ 74% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m 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.	20m per day	▼ 44% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

112 days

78-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 76 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

76%

Similar to the Colorado average: 76.5%

Occupied beds

59 / 78

Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification

StatusActive

CMS Certification Number065273

Lakeside Post Acute is administered by Daniel Pedersen.

Owner NameWheat Ridge Healthcare, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMs. Rachel Rodgriguez, Administrator (per BBB, record updated May 2026)

Rehabilitation Services

24-Hour Staffing

Expansive Rehab Gym

Spacious Courtyards & Common Areas

Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm, Weekends: 8 am – 5 pm

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 30 deficiencies 6 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. Colorado state average

Overall vs. CO average

Latest Inspection December 5, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CO Average	vs. CO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	30	40	This facility has 25% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (30 vs. CO avg 40).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	6	8	This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (6 vs. CO avg 8).↓ 25% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	5	8	This facility has 38% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (5 vs. CO avg 8).↓ 38% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CO Average	vs. CO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	6	5	This facility has had 20% more total inspections than the Colorado average (6 vs. CO avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% more

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 5

Colorado average 4.8

Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

150% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious health citations

5% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

1 critical citation Colorado average: 0.4

2 serious citations Colorado average: 2.1

17 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2

Citations history (last 5 years)

Quality of Care critical citation Feb 12, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Oct 21, 2024

Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Jul 02, 2024

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 02, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 117

Employees 67

Contractors 50

Staff to resident ratio 1.70 : 1

10% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average

Avg staff/day 26

Average shift 8.5 hours

0% compared with Colorado average

Total staff hours (quarter) 20,266

Nursing staff breakdown

9.1 hours

10 hours

8.7 hours

Contractor staffing

1,460 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 24 Licensed Practical Nurse: 18 Registered Nurse: 6 Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


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

53 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

29 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

12 Registered Nurse

% of Days 97%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 73%

3 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 67%

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 89%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 68%

1 Dietitian

% of Days 32%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 25%

2 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 29%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 33%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 23%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 5%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 25%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 11%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 4%

1 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 2%

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Total fines amount $14K

64% lower than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 2

10% fewer fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $14K

Colorado average $40K

Penalty History

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.

Civil Money Penalty Feb 12, 2025

$9K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 21, 2024

$5K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 6.3

30% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 7.5

60% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures

Above average Colorado avg: 3.9

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 7.8%

51% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 10.0%

41% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 4.7%

80% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury 5.0%

51% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.0%

80% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%

46% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight 1.7%

67% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms 13.1%

82% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use 15.0%

20% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine 97.2%

In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

31% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine 95.7%

26% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

58% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Total residents 69

Medicaid

97.1% of residents

Private pay or other

2.9% 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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Lakeside Post Acute from 2011–2022, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2022 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.

Occupancy Rate 81.3% ↓ 0.7pp vs 2021

Net Patient Income -$21.1K ↑ ~$607.3K vs 2021

Payroll Costs $3.3M ↑ ~$253.6K vs 2021

Operating Margin -0.3% ↑ 8.7pp vs 2021

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022
Occupancy %	88.7%	87.8%	91.4%	91.3%	88.8%	93.3%	91.4%	85.8%	88.5%	78.8%	82.0%	81.3%
Beds	72	72	72	72	72	72	72	72	76	70	78	78
Net Income	$241,644	$388,698	$107,449	-$449,792	-$463,792	-$229,673	$8,623	-$517,879	-$425,474	-$22,999	-$418,657	$645,596
Gross Revenue	$6,666,268	$7,186,295	$7,298,859	$8,128,451	$7,999,659	$9,060,153	$9,527,427	$8,763,994	$8,896,099	$7,787,217	$10,562,303	$12,358,771
Operating Expenses	$6,025,027	$6,190,437	$6,502,644	$7,087,889	$7,138,141	$7,662,141	$7,619,912	$7,558,893	$8,043,401	$7,359,083	$7,661,070	$7,651,531
Net Patient Income	-$413,401	-$242,941	$79,385	-$476,274	-$567,974	-$305,164	-$74,050	-$609,685	-$446,791	-$577,077	-$628,322	-$21,051
Net Patient Revenue	$5,611,626	$5,947,496	$6,582,029	$6,611,615	$6,570,167	$7,356,977	$7,545,862	$6,949,208	$7,596,610	$6,782,006	$7,032,748	$7,630,480
Payroll Costs	$3,112,024	$3,038,700	$3,219,624	$3,331,577	$3,471,496	$3,705,042	$3,561,096	$3,357,293	$3,113,753	$2,788,312	$3,031,955	$3,285,578
Operating Margin %	-7.4%	-4.1%	1.2%	-7.2%	-8.6%	-4.2%	-1.0%	-8.8%	-5.9%	-8.5%	-8.9%	-0.3%
Medicare %	9.4%	10.1%	7.9%	8.8%	8.1%	9.2%	9.9%	6.1%	3.1%	3.0%	6.1%	0.9%
Medicaid %	69.5%	64.3%	70.1%	70.2%	77.4%	80.4%	80.0%	84.6%	89.1%	92.6%	88.1%	95.8%
Private %	21.1%	25.6%	22.0%	21.0%	14.5%	10.4%	10.0%	9.3%	7.7%	4.4%	5.8%	3.3%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$241	$257	$274	$276	$281	$299	$314	$308	$310	$318	$318	$330
Cost/Day	$259	$268	$271	$295	$306	$312	$317	$335	$329	$345	$346	$331
Avg Length of Stay	95.5 days	77.9 days	76.3 days	110.0 days	99.8 days	109.8 days	94.6 days	127.3 days	168.8 days	187.1 days	110.0 days	260.1 days

Finances and operations

Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 12/2022. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.

Net patient revenue

$7.6M

Net patient income

-$21.1K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$7.6M

Net patient income

-$21.1K

Payroll costs

$3.3M 43.1% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.4M

Total costs

$7.7M

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 (58% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 9%

Private pay 33%

Medicaid 58%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 17%

Private pay 34%

Medicaid 49%

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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).

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

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).

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).

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits

Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

What neighborhood is Lakeside Post Acute in?

Lakeside Post Acute is in the Barths neighborhood of WHEAT RIDGE.

Who is the owner of Lakeside Post Acute?

Lakeside Post Acute is legally operated by Wheat Ridge Healthcare, LLC, and administered by Daniel Pedersen.

Is Lakeside Post Acute in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Lakeside Post Acute?

Lakeside Post Acute's occupancy is 76%.

Does Lakeside Post Acute operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Lakeside Post Acute is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Lakeside Post Acute?

Daniel Pedersen is the administrator of Lakeside Post Acute.

How many beds does Lakeside Post Acute have?

Lakeside Post Acute has 78 beds.

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Lakeside Post Acute

Overview of Lakeside Post Acute

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

Occupancy

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Ownership & Operating Entity

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Therapy & Rehabilitation

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Amenities & Lifestyle

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

53 Certified Nursing Assistant

29 Licensed Practical Nurse

12 Registered Nurse

2 Dental Services Staff

3 Medication Aide/Technician

2 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Dietitian

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Qualified Social Worker

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Medical Director

1 Feeding Assistant

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Colorado

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Financial Assistance for
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