5/5
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.
5/5
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.
At 5822 S Lowell Way in Arapahoe County, Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center has been operating for 34 years under Lowell Healthcare, Inc. It’s a small facility, 35 beds, currently running at 95% occupancy with 33 residents in place. The neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 69, so some day-to-day errands are walkable, and AdventHealth Littleton is about 3.5 miles out for anything more acute.
Average length of stay sits at 44 days, Medicare covers 43% of new admissions at roughly 20 days per stay, and private pay accounts for 56% of admissions at around 25 days. Medicaid is also accepted. That payer and stay-length profile points to a facility built around post-acute rehabilitation throughput rather than long-term residential placement, though both tracks are available.
The in-house therapy team includes physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and rehab technicians, all on staff rather than contracted out. Specialized wound care and neurological condition treatments are offered on-site. Memory care is available as a distinct care level. On the nursing side, the facility reports 1h 3m of RN time per resident per day, 34m of LPN/LVN time, and 2h 10m of nurse aide time, totaling 3h 39m of daily nursing coverage per resident.
Outside of clinical services, residents have access to arts and crafts, lecture series, social events, retail excursions, and church services. A Resident Council meets on a regular basis. The grounds are landscaped, and the dining program is described as offering nutritious, satisfying menus.
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center is a compact, high-occupancy nursing home with a clinical orientation toward short-term rehab. The in-house therapy team, specialized treatment offerings, and memory care track make it a reasonable fit for residents recovering from acute illness or surgery, as well as those who need ongoing skilled nursing or memory support in a small-community setting near Littleton’s center.
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 96th out of 215 homes 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.
| 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.
| 1h 3m per day | ▲ 26% 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.
| 34m per day | ▼ 17% 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 10m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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 1m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 3h 17m 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.
| 8m per day | ▲ 60% 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.
| 45m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
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.
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center is administered by Derrick Paul Landis.
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.
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
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 15 | 40 | This facility has 63% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (15 vs. CO avg 40).↓ 63% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 2.1 | 5.7 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (2.1 vs. CO avg 5.7).↓ 63% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3 | 8 | This facility has 63% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (3 vs. CO avg 8).↓ 63% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Colorado average (5 vs. CO avg 5).— At avg |
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
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.
8 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: July 1 – September 30, 2025 (Q3 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
71% more staff per resident than Colorado average
0% compared with Colorado average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
21 total: 7 full-time employees and 14 contractors.
21
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
6 total: 3 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
6
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
12.4 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
46 total: 19 full-time employees and 27 contractors.
46
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,091 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering July 1 – September 30, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 27 | 46 | 5,559 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 14 | 21 | 2,130 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,600 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 998 | 67 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 3 | 6 | 980 | 74 | 80% | 12.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 594 | 66 | 72% | 9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 594 | 66 | 72% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 505 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 428 | 67 | 73% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 412 | 64 | 70% | 6.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 391 | 66 | 72% | 5.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 292 | 39 | 42% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 232 | 23 | 25% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 129 | 28 | 30% | 4.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
80% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
55% 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.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 3, 2024 · $8K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 3, 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.
8.2
10% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.8
21% 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
19.6%
22% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.1%
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.7%
28% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.8%
46% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.9%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
5.5%
279% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.4%
43% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.9%
74% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% 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%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.2%
27% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
10% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.3%
23% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.2%
19% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 20.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
5.7%
55% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 12.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.8%
8% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
38.0%
29% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.8%
8% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
56% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
33Residents 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 Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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 #196 / 221Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 221 homes in Colorado for Payroll. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #73 / 221Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 221 homes in Colorado for Payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Colorado average. Well-run Colorado facilities typically land around 60–68% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (56% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 25 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Littleton's city center to Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.56 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Littleton)
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
| Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center | NH MC SNF | Littleton | 35
Facility
35
CO AVG
76
Rank
#402 / 533 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
CO AVG
—
Rank
#9 / 221 | - | 3.66
Facility
3.66
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#96 / 215 | +41% | -5% | $7.8k
Facility
$7.8k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#95 / 221 | 12
Facility
12
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#27 / 221 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#17 / 221 | 1 | 32 | A+ |
69
Facility
69
CO AVG
51
Rank
#244 / 872 | - | $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#203 / 221 | $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#196 / 221 | 59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#73 / 221 | 65320 | ||||
| Cherrelyn Healthcare Center | NH SNF | Littleton | 190
Facility
190
CO AVG
76
Rank
#12 / 533 |
88.4%
Facility
88.4%
CO AVG
—
Rank
#58 / 221 | - | 2.69
Facility
2.69
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#201 / 215 | -13% | -30% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 221 | 37
Facility
37
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#180 / 221 | 9.3
Facility
9.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#211 / 221 | 7 | 168 | A+ |
78
Facility
78
CO AVG
51
Rank
#133 / 872 | Stellar Cherrelyn Management LLC | $20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#17 / 221 | $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#6 / 221 | 64.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
64.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#73 / 221 | 65203 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Littleton | NH SNF | Littleton | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
76
Rank
#79 / 533 |
85.2%
Facility
85.2%
CO AVG
—
Rank
#93 / 221 | - | 4.35
Facility
4.35
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#34 / 215 | +29% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 221 | 26
Facility
26
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#134 / 221 | 8.7
Facility
8.7
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#204 / 221 | 1 | 102 | A+ |
54
Facility
54
CO AVG
51
Rank
#430 / 872 | Sara Dent | $15.1MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
$15.1MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#37 / 221 | $8.9MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#28 / 221 | 58.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
58.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#114 / 221 | 65370 | ||||
| Pearl Street Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH RC SNF | Englewood | 81
Facility
81
CO AVG
76
Rank
#235 / 533 |
83.6%
Facility
83.6%
CO AVG
—
Rank
#148 / 221 | - | 4.04
Facility
4.04
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#66 / 215 | -40% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 221 | 38
Facility
38
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#186 / 221 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#73 / 221 | - | 68 | A+ |
80
Facility
80
CO AVG
51
Rank
#108 / 872 | - | $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#153 / 221 | $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#187 / 221 | 41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#193 / 221 | 65208 |
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center is located in Littleton, Colorado.
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Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Lowell Healthcare, Inc., and administered by Derrick Paul Landis.
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 92%.
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.
Derrick Paul Landis is the administrator of Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center has 35 beds.
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