Total health inspections
4
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sunrise at Orchard
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Littleton, CO
CMS overall rating
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.
Sunrise at Orchard
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Littleton, CO
CMS overall rating
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.
Sunrise at Orchard accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
A cozy and welcoming senior living community in Littleton, CO, Sunrise at Orchard provides various levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. With a choice of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors can find the perfect home to suit their needs and preferences. Residents can also enjoy a range of activities and amenities, such as well-manicured walking paths, a cozy fireplace lounge, and pet-friendly spaces.
Sunrise at Orchard is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive community where residents can live meaningful lives. The community features trained team members available 24/7, activity rooms, social areas, a bistro for snacks, and weekly housekeeping. Additional amenities include scheduled transportation, monthly wellness visits by a licensed nurse, and advanced electronic health records. Sunrise at Orchard aims to enhance the lives of its residents through comprehensive services and engaging programs.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 30th 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.
This home is ranked 30th 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.
4h 24m per day
Rank #30 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 177 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Colorado avg
+14%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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 17m per day |
Types of Care at Sunrise at Orchard
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
90.3%
Rank #39 / 185Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 185 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 185. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
100 days
Occupancy rate
90.3%
Rank #39 / 185Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 185 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 185. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
100 days
108-bed community Rank #127 / 542Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 542 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #244 / 875Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 875 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
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About this community
StatusActive
Sunrise at Orchard is administrated by Jason Vandagriff.
OwnerSZR ORCHARD AL LLC
Inspection History
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.
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Inspections
Total health citations
12
Rank #25 / 182Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 182 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Colorado average 24.8
Citations per inspection
3
Rank #32 / 182Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 182 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
7 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 12 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
1
Rank #1 / 144Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 144 homes in Colorado. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Colorado SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
Citations history (last 5 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care serious citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
May 09, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
180
Employees
179
Contractors
1
Staff to resident ratio
1.51:1
20% worse than Colorado average
Avg staff/day
64
Average shift
8.6 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Total staff hours (quarter)
50,600
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
13
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
35
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
83
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.1%
59 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 83 | 0 | 83 | 23,994 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 35 | 0 | 35 | 9,992 | 92 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,167 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,061 | 81 | 88% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,954 | 66 | 72% | 8.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,571 | 66 | 72% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,330 | 69 | 75% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,097 | 72 | 78% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,060 | 73 | 79% | 6.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 904 | 70 | 76% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 764 | 64 | 70% | 6.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 192 | 24 | 26% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 59 | 41 | 45% | 1.4 |
83 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
35 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
88%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
6 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
72%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
75%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
78%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
79%
3 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
76%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
60%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
26%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
45%
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.5
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
15.5
71% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.6
63% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
29.5%
84% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.7%
98% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.6%
23% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.6%
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.3%
36% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
42% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.3%
40% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.4%
53% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.6%
49% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.3%
27% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.4%
69% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.4%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Medicaid
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
119
Medicare
19
16% of residents
Medicaid
76
63.9% of residents
Private pay or other
24
20.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sunrise at Orchard based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
90.3%
↑ 7.7pp vs 2022
Net Income
$278.8K
↓ ~$474.9K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$12.7M
↑ ~$2.2M vs 2022
Profit Margin
1.3%
↓ 2.4pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$22.3M
Profit
$278.8K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$22.3M Rank #23 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$278.8K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #6 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th 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.
$12.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #6 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$22.0M
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Studio
1
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise at Orchard
Orchard P2
Orchard P3
Orchard P1
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5.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Littleton's city center to Sunrise at Orchard's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.93 miles to nearest hospital (Swedish Center For Breast Health)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise at Orchard
What neighborhood is Sunrise at Orchard in?
Sunrise at Orchard is in the Cherry Ridge neighborhood of Littleton.
Who is the owner of Sunrise at Orchard?
The legal owner and operator of Sunrise at Orchard is Szr Orchard Al Llc.
Is Sunrise at Orchard in a walkable area?
Sunrise at Orchard has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Who is the administrator of Sunrise at Orchard?
Jason Vandagriff is the administrator of Sunrise at Orchard.
How many beds does Sunrise at Orchard have?
Sunrise at Orchard has 108 beds.
What is the phone number of Sunrise at Orchard?
(303) 773-1609 will put you in contact with the team at Sunrise at Orchard.
Is Sunrise at Orchard Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Sunrise at Orchard is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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