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Overview of Riverdale Post Acute

Riverdale Post Acute is a short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Brighton, CO. It is dedicated to providing personalized rehabilitation and nursing services to all who enter its doors. The healthcare professionals strive to help residents reach their maximum potential in a caring and supportive environment.

(303) 659-2253

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 2.91/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

1/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

1/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 105

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

82.6%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 7 days

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$881.0K

Operating loss

-$114.8K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$880,962.00

Operating loss

$-114,786.00

Payroll costs

$421.8K

47.9% of revenue

Other operating costs

$574.0K

Total costs $995.7K

105-bed community

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

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065378

Ownership & operating entity

Riverdale Post Acute is administrated by Nef, Broderick.

Owner name: RIVERDALE HEALTHCARE, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Expansive Rehab Gym

Spacious Courtyards & Common Areas

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Short-Term Rehabilitation, 24-Hour Skilled Nursing, Long-Term Care, Complex Wound Care, Hospice Services

Operating Hours

Monday – Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm, Weekends: 8 am – 4:30 pm

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Riverdale Post Acute

SNF

CO 80601-2547

105

82.6%

$853,651.00

$421,759.00

49.4%

95.90

1/5

2.9070

1/5

3/5

-25%

+8%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Riverdale Post Acute

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80601-2547

Bed Count: 105

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 65378

Occupancy: 82.6%

Home Revenue: $853,651.00

Payroll Costs: $421,759.00

Payroll %: 49.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 95.90

Overall Rating: 1/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 2.9070

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Citations: 31

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

-31%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-25%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+8%

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

BRIGHTON, CO 80601-2547

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248

Total Staff

Employees

157

Contractors

31,687

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.1

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	23	9.1	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	50	9.9	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	149	7.6	Yes

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

225 staff

8.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

3 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

3 staff

9.5hs shift avg

Social Services

1 staff

2.8hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Other Services

3 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

10.7%

of total hours from contractors

3,395 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 39 Certified Nursing Assistant: 101 Registered Nurse: 16 Medical Director: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	48	101	149	17,489	91	100%	7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	39	50	4,650	91	100%	9.9
Registered Nurse	7	16	23	2,680	91	100%	9.1
Dental Services Staff	3	0	3	1,410	77	85%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	915	84	92%	7.9
Qualified Activities Professional	3	0	3	728	63	69%	9.5
Medication Aide/Technician	2	0	2	630	49	54%	11.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	629	64	70%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	3	0	3	518	63	69%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	488	68	75%	7.2
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	416	52	57%	8
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	312	43	47%	7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	153	34	37%	4.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	1	0	1	75	12	13%	6.3
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	70	25	27%	2.8
Medical Director	0	1	1	12	3	3%	4

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Total Health inspections 4

17% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 31

25% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

7.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 29 citations

Complaint investigations 11 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 1

52% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 29

Minor Health citations 1

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Administration moderate citation Mar 26, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Part of: PACS

Resident Census by Payment Source

99 Total Residents

Medicare 1 (1%)

Medicaid 84 (84.8%)

Private Pay/Other 14 (14.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 9.7

7% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 21.8

16% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 20.6%

28% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 22.4%

32% above Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 22.3%

4% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 2.2%

35% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.1%

47% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.7%

15% above Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 4.9%

32% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 40.7%

116% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.1%

4% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 96.9%

2% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 1.2%

77% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 40.9%

47% worse than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 23.8%

69% worse than Colorado average

Total fines amount $0

This home paid 100% less in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 0

This home received 100% fewer fines than the state average.

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 1

This home had 276% more payment denials than the state average.

Colorado average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Payment Denial Mar 26, 2025

1 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Riverdale Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 82.6% ↑ 10.4pp vs 2022

Net Income -$114,786 ↑ ~$934K vs 2022

Total Payroll $557,094 ↓ ~$5.4M vs 2022

Profit Margin -13.5% ↓ 1.2pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	91.2%	93.6%	88.9%	90.7%	88.5%	92.6%	89.5%	90.6%	88.6%	78.6%	69.5%	72.2%	82.6%
Beds	117	117	117	117	117	117	117	109	117	105	105	105	105
Net Income	$209,629	$369,691	$426,460	$500,564	$681,095	$688,858	$470,346	$379,834	$257,567	$565,194	-$728,697	-$1,048,367	-$114,786
Gross Revenue	$7,531,068	$7,863,735	$7,429,317	$7,492,422	$7,616,069	$6,193,153	$9,835,183	$10,211,510	$10,739,633	$9,720,942	$8,074,569	$8,579,058	$853,651
Operating Expenses	$6,620,889	$6,893,207	$6,561,072	$6,642,672	$6,620,044	$4,761,178	$7,973,445	$8,135,938	$8,873,800	$8,893,146	$8,419,663	$9,169,230	$821,504
Net Patient Revenue	$6,837,625	$7,253,459	$6,991,644	$7,135,675	$7,300,014	$5,420,884	$8,423,455	$8,478,051	$9,105,583	$8,805,746	$7,346,815	$7,402,819	$679,407
Total Payroll	$4,152,501	$4,195,423	$3,979,823	$4,076,632	$3,980,884	$2,725,784	$4,472,289	$4,837,717	$5,142,624	$5,254,097	$4,995,900	$5,981,133	$557,094
Profit Margin %	2.8%	4.7%	5.7%	6.7%	8.9%	11.1%	4.8%	3.7%	2.4%	5.8%	-9.0%	-12.2%	-13.5%
Medicare %	3.6%	2.7%	1.8%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	2.5%	1.0%	1.9%	1.2%	0.6%	1.9%	0.5%
Medicaid %	93.3%	92.7%	96.0%	95.4%	96.2%	97.5%	94.6%	97.2%	95.0%	94.3%	98.8%	95.7%	94.3%
Private %	3.1%	4.6%	2.2%	4.0%	3.1%	2.0%	2.9%	1.8%	3.1%	4.5%	0.6%	2.5%	5.2%
Revenue/Day	$176	$181	$184	$184	$193	$204	$220	$230	$246	$268	$276	$267	$253
Cost/Day	$170	$172	$173	$171	$175	$179	$209	$220	$240	$271	$316	$331	$306
Avg Length of Stay	378.1 days	381.7 days	534.9 days	569.7 days	337.5 days	829.3 days	429.6 days	434.3 days	424.9 days	449.6 days	832.0 days	922.8 days	384.1 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Riverdale Post Acute

Riverdale Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Riverdale Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Riverdale Post Acute

Riverdale Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Riverdale Post Acute is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

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Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

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Health Inspection History

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Citations history (last 3 years)

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Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

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Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

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)

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