Sierra Post Acute
Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Lakewood, CO
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 73 / 100, a C — 10 points below the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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.

Sierra Post Acute

Nursing Home, Hospice Care & Skilled Nursing · Lakewood, CO
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 73 / 100, a C — 10 points below the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
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.
Sierra Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Sierra Post Acute accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Sierra Post Acute

Sierra Post Acute runs out of Lakewood, CO, with skilled nursing, hospice care, and nursing home care named on its license. Nursing home care is for a resident who needs ongoing residential care. Complex wound care needs attention on a clock rather than on an appointment, which is what round-the-clock licensed nursing does.

Hospice care is the stay in a post-acute building that does not end in a discharge. Short-term rehabilitation goes the other way, a place to recover with no long-term stay attached.

The license here covers 102 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all fund care here, and the payer decides nothing about the care itself. Medicare reaches eligible short-term skilled care in the weeks after a hospital admission; Medicaid covers eligible residents; while private pay is money handed over directly.

Lakewood Healthcare LLC operates Sierra Post Acute, and Jarom D. Eberhard is administrator on-site. The fit is somebody needing short-term rehabilitation, complex wound care, or hospice care next to skilled nursing.

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.
▼ 63.7% Below CO avg. ▼ 63.7% 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.
▲ 27.4% Above CO avg. ▲ 27.4% Above 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.
▲ 23.3% Above CO avg. ▲ 23.3% Above 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 16th 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.
↑ 31% · CO 3h 53mThis facility: 5h 5m per resident per day, 31% 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 #16 / 198Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 16th 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.
5h 5m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +106% 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 Assistant47297616,17492100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse1737545,98592100%9.1
Registered Nurse714212,5499098%9.5
Dental Services Staff4041,8467278%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,3018896%7.4
RN Director of Nursing1015266874%7.7
Administrator1015126470%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024455661%7.2
Nurse Practitioner3034405054%8.8
Dietitian1014306267%6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014085155%8
Qualified Social Worker2021213336%3.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1011121415%8
Speech Language Pathologist101401011%4
Physical Therapy Assistant101351617%2.2
76 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
54 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
21 Registered Nurse
Coverage 98%
4 Dental Services Staff
Coverage 78%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 102 Rank #89 / 219Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 89th 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 Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #35 / 242Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 35th 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.
85 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #38 / 139Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 38th 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.
88.2% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 90 residents and 102 beds. Source: state inspection report (May 2023)

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.
343 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065272

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sierra Post Acute is administered by Jarom D Eberhard.

Owner NameLakewood Healthcare LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

5 services
Short-Term Rehab
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Complex Wound CareSpecialized treatment for wounds that are deep, slow to heal, infected, or otherwise difficult to manage. Care may include cleaning, dressings, and monitoring for healing.
Dietitian

Additional Services

2 services
Daily Living Assistance
Personalized Care Plans

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Courtyard
Lobby Common Area
Activities
Excursions
Music
Arts and Crafts
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8 am – 5 pm

Contact Sierra Post Acute

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2022 · 4 years of data · Last health inspection Jan 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

73 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

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

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

151 severity-weighted points (39 deficiencies) · 2× higher than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 86)

Enforcement Concern

4 enforcement actions · 4× more than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 1) · $54,903 in fines

Persistence Strong

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

Inspection grade: 73 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
39 Rank #165 / 204Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 165th 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.↑ 55% · CO 25.2This facility: 39, 55% above 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
5.57 Rank #126 / 204Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 126th 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.↑ 9% · CO 5.1This facility: 5.57, 9% above 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 39 of 39 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 39 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
1 ↑ 150% · CO 0.4This facility: 1, 150% 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
5 ↑ 150% · CO 2This facility: 5, 150% above 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
33 ↑ 46% · CO 22.6This facility: 33, 46% above 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: Jan 29, 2026 · 9 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 17 of 39 citations · 8 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Jan 29, 2026 9 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Oct 20, 2025 1 citation
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Feb 26, 2025 1 citation
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Sep 05, 2024 1 citation
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Mar 20, 2024 2 citations
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Oct 24, 2023 12 citations
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Sep 15, 2022 13 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 39 citations
Quality of Life & Care 17 deficiencies (44%)
Resident Rights 6 deficiencies (15%)
Pharmacy Services 4 deficiencies (10%)
Environmental 4 deficiencies (10%)
Infection Control 3 deficiencies (8%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 3 deficiencies (8%)
Nutrition & Dietary 1 deficiency (3%)
Nursing & Physician Services 1 deficiency (3%)
How citations are counted

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

27 of 39 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 39 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 39 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

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 $55K Rank #175 / 205Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 175th 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.
47% higher than Colorado average

Colorado average: $37K

Number of fines on record 3
59% 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 $55K
Colorado average $37K
Penalty History

Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.

Penalties issued more than 3 years ago are included in the totals above, not in this list.

3 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. Jan 29, 2026
$18K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 20, 2025
$26K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 5, 2024
$10K

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. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 28% · CO 3.9This facility: 5.0, 28% 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. 4.7 Score · lower is better ↓ 39% · CO 7.6This facility: 4.7, 39% below 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. 9.2 Score · lower is better ↓ 43% · CO 16.0This facility: 9.2, 43% below 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.

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

1 short-stay measure: 1 better

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

10% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Medicaid

57% 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 81
Medicaid
69
85.2% of residents
Private pay or other
12
14.8% 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 limited liability company.
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."
$10.6MFiscal 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."
-$952.6KFiscal year ending 12/2024
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
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."
$10.6MFiscal 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."
-$952.6KFiscal 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.
$8.3KFiscal 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.
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024 62.1% 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.
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).
$5.0MFiscal 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).
$11.5MFiscal 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 (57% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.

Admissions
93 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 10%
Private pay 33%
Medicaid 57%
Discharges
92 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 5%
Private pay 37%
Medicaid 58%

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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.
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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.
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CO AVG 60
Rank #35 / 242
W III, Inc
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #128 / 176
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #143 / 176
49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 49.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #157 / 176
065171
Ahc of Lakewood LLC ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Lakewood
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 94
Rank #205 / 219
B+
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #21 / 139
+23%
3.75
Facility 3.75
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #88 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +12%-4%
$53.6k
Facility $53.6k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #174 / 205
10
Facility 10
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #21 / 204
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #99 / 204
-34-
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 60
Rank #106 / 242
Ahc Of Lakewood LLC
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #137 / 176
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #142 / 176
47.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 47.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #132 / 176
065435
Villa Manor Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Lakewood
110
Facility 110
CO AVG 94
Rank #60 / 219
B+
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #96 / 139
-6%
3.76
Facility 3.76
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #77 / 198
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -6%-3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 205
28
Facility 28
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #120 / 204
4.7
Facility 4.7
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #91 / 204
-79-
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 60
Rank #91 / 242
Developers Investment Company Inc
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #54 / 176
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #46 / 176
69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 69.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #38 / 176
065092
Lakewood Villa ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
57
Facility 57
CO AVG 94
Rank #175 / 219
A-
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #40 / 139
+15%
3.43
Facility 3.43
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #130 / 198
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +36%-12%
$16.8k
Facility $16.8k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #120 / 205
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #87 / 204
3.0
Facility 3.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #40 / 204
550A+
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 60
Rank #35 / 242
Lakewood Villa Operations, LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #153 / 176
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #153 / 176
44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 44.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #128 / 176
065408
Sierra Post Acute ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
102
Facility 102
CO AVG 94
Rank #89 / 219
C
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #38 / 139
+16%
5.08
Facility 5.08
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #16 / 198
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -15%+31%
$54.9k
Facility $54.9k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #175 / 205
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #165 / 204
5.6
Facility 5.6
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #126 / 204
690-
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 60
Rank #35 / 242
Lakewood Healthcare LLC$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/202462.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024065272

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado

Sierra Post Acute is located in LAKEWOOD, 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 Sierra Post Acute

What neighborhood is Sierra Post Acute in?

Sierra Post Acute is in the South Alameda neighborhood of LAKEWOOD.

Who is the owner of Sierra Post Acute?

Sierra Post Acute is legally operated by Lakewood Healthcare LLC, and administered by Jarom D Eberhard.

Is Sierra Post Acute in a walkable area?

Sierra Post Acute has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Sierra Post Acute?

Sierra Post Acute's occupancy is 88.2%.

Are pets allowed at Sierra Post Acute?

No, Sierra Post Acute has a no-pet policy.

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

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

Who is the administrator of Sierra Post Acute?

Jarom D Eberhard is the administrator of Sierra Post Acute.

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