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The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Wheat Ridge, CO
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The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Wheat Ridge, CO
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.
3835 Harlan St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-5311 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

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The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is a 103-bed nursing home in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, run by owner Richard Whelan. Right now, about 83 percent of the beds are occupied. Stays average around 83 days, which means the staff spends most of their time on short-term rehab to help folks get back home rather than permanent residential care. For billing, the office works with standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

Visiting families can easily handle errands on foot since the neighborhood has a high walk score of 76 out of 100. Inside the building, residents get about 3 hours and 51 minutes of direct, hands-on attention every day. This round-the-clock crew of nurses and aides runs the daily physical therapy setups and takes care of short-term respite patients when families need temporary backup.

State inspectors visit the building regularly to check on health and safety guidelines. The facility’s management is responsible for keeping all therapy schedules, medical records, and building maintenance up to standard.

Interested individuals can call the front desk to see if there are any open beds, ask about how the short-term respite check-ins work, or pick an afternoon to come look around the property.

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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.
▲ 27.2% Above CO avg. ▲ 27.2% Above CO avg.CO average: 3.1Click 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.
▲ 8.3% Above CO avg. ▲ 8.3% Above 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.
▲ 31.6% Above CO avg. ▲ 31.6% Above CO avg.CO average: 3.0Click 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.
▲ 20.5% Above CO avg. ▲ 20.5% Above CO avg.CO average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Colorado averages

Rank #56 / 203Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 203 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 203 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 cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 56th out of 203 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.

4h 1m

4% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
50m
Avg State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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.
46m
+13% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 24m
+9% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 38m
+11% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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.
4m
−22% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
25m
−30% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +13% above Colorado average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
86
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.
83 days
Bed community size
103-bed community Rank #143 / 516Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 516 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 cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Walk Score: 76 / 100 Rank #149 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 838 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 cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
84%
Rank #56 / 140Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 140 homes we track in Colorado for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 140. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupied beds
86 / 103
Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065292

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is administered by Angela Byrne.

Owner NameSwops Inc

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsThings To Do

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2021 · 5 years of data
Total health inspections 4

State average 4.8

Last Health inspection on Apr 2024

Total health citations
24 Rank #110 / 205Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 205 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 205 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 24.8

Citations per inspection
6 Rank #133 / 205Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 205 homes we track in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 205 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 5.2

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

21 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
1
150% worse than State average

State average: 0.4

Serious health citations
2
5% better than State average

State average: 2.1

1 critical citation State average: 0.4
2 serious citations State average: 2.1
21 moderate citations State average: 22.2
0 minor citations State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 5 years)
Administration moderate citation Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy critical citation Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 26, 2024
Corrected
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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.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 207
Employees 76
Contractors 131
Staff to resident ratio 2.38 : 1
27% more staff per resident than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1 Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 40
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 19,894

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 Info 25 total: 10 full-time employees and 15 contractors. 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 37 total: 6 full-time employees and 31 contractors. 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 116 total: 44 full-time employees and 72 contractors. 116
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

19.8%

3,931 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 72 Licensed Practical Nurse: 31 Registered Nurse: 15 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1

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 Assistant447211610,20061100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse631372,93161100%10.1
Registered Nurse1015252,34161100%9.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,1044472%7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3035455895%6.6
Mental Health Service Worker2025304370%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0334785285%5.9
Administrator2023684370%8
Dietitian1013064066%7.6
Nurse Practitioner2023043862%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0442754472%6
Occupational Therapy Aide1012323252%7.2
Qualified Social Worker0111893761%5.1
Speech Language Pathologist033711931%3.7
Medical Director0222047%5
116 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
37 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 72%
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Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $49K Rank #175 / 211Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th out of 211 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 211 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
25% higher than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 2
10% fewer fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $49K
Colorado average $40K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Apr 26, 2024 · $46K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 26, 2024
$46K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.7
7% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.2
8% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Colorado avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.4%
16% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.3%
25% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 26.0%
12% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.6%
128% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
26% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
52% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.3%
75% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.8%
78% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.2%
57% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.1%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.7%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.90
31% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.30

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.45
73% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.67

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Colorado avg: 2.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 46.0%
40% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
69% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 67.3%
11% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 22.0%
8% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 20.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 15.3%
20% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 12.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.0%
160% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 50.0%
7% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 49.1%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

59% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

10% 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 Jan 2026)

Total residents 87
Medicare
9
10.3% of residents
Medicaid
41
47.1% of residents
Private pay or other
37
42.5% 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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$11.1M
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."
-$847.3K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
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."
$11.1M Rank #56 / 180Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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."
-$847.3K
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.
$113.4K
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. Rank #104 / 180Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$5.0M 45.2% 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. Rank #164 / 180Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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).
$6.9M
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).
$12.0M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Angela Byrne.

This home is owned by Richard Whelan

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 65292

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Who this home usually serves

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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (59% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
360 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 32%
Private pay 59%
Medicaid 10%
Discharges
356 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 27%
Private pay 63%
Medicaid 9%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Columbine Commons ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
Windsor
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 74
Rank #293 / 516
96.2%
Facility 96.2%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #10 / 140
+31%
3.92
Facility 3.92
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +44%+2%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #11 / 205
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 205
-58A+
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 53
Rank #156 / 838
Palmer Withrow
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #105 / 180
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #62 / 180
81.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 81.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #9 / 180
65410
Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
Fort Collins
130
Facility 130
CO AVG 74
Rank #60 / 516
96.5%
Facility 96.5%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #8 / 140
+32%
4.11
Facility 4.11
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #51 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -3%+6%
$7.4k
Facility $7.4k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #90 / 211
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #11 / 205
1.4
Facility 1.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #1 / 205
1125A+
48
Facility 48
CO AVG 53
Rank #498 / 838
-
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #13 / 180
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #19 / 180
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #135 / 180
65142
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
121
Facility 121
CO AVG 74
Rank #72 / 516
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #82 / 140
+2%
4.23
Facility 4.23
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #46 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +5%+10%
$36.9k
Facility $36.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #160 / 211
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #41 / 205
3.8
Facility 3.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #58 / 205
-90A+
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 53
Rank #324 / 838
Vanessa Zabojnik
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #69 / 180
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #47 / 180
72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #18 / 180
65356
Frasier Retirement Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Boulder (Frasier Meadows)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 74
Rank #330 / 516
86.3%
Facility 86.3%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #44 / 140
+18%
5.61
Facility 5.61
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #12 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +49%+45%
$49.2k
Facility $49.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #178 / 211
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #11 / 205
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 205
247A+
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 53
Rank #299 / 838
Nikki Lewis
$9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #86 / 180
$14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #3 / 180
163%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 163%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #2 / 180
65324
The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Wheat Ridge (Barths)
103
Facility 103
CO AVG 74
Rank #143 / 516
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #56 / 140
+14%
4.01
Facility 4.01
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #56 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -14%+4%
$46.2k
Facility $46.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #175 / 211
24
Facility 24
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #110 / 205
6.0
Facility 6.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #133 / 205
386-
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 53
Rank #149 / 838
Richard Whelan
$11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #56 / 180
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #104 / 180
45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #164 / 180
65292
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood

What neighborhood is The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood in?

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is in the Barths neighborhood of WHEAT RIDGE.

Who is the owner of The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood?

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is legally operated by Swops Inc, and administered by Angela Byrne.

Is The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood in a walkable area?

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood 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 The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood?

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood's occupancy is 84%.

Are pets allowed at The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood?

No, The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood has a no-pet policy.

Does The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood?

Angela Byrne is the administrator of The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood.

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