Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

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Westlake Care Community is a 69-bed skilled nursing facility in Lakewood, Colorado, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The facility is operated by W III, Inc., under the administration of Hannah Duerst and has served Jefferson County for 48 years. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The facility holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, led by a 5-star Health Inspection score that runs roughly 43% above the Colorado average. Across three inspections since 2022, the facility recorded 12 total citations — less than half the state average of 24.8 — with no critical findings and no federal fines. One serious citation appeared in that period; the remaining 11 were moderate, all corrected.
Nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 59 minutes per resident per day, modestly above Colorado’s average of 3 hours and 51 minutes per resident per day. The facility received the AHCA Silver National Quality Award in 2019 and maintains an active Resident Council, along with therapy services and a culinary and nutrition program.
The facility’s occupancy rate is 45% — well below the Colorado average of 76.5% — indicating availability across the community. The payer mix at admission skews toward private pay (45%) and Medicaid (40%), with a 15% share from Medicare and a 19-day average Medicare stay, reflecting the facility’s rehabilitation capacity alongside its longer-stay population.
Westlake Care Community suits residents seeking short-term post-acute rehabilitation or longer-term skilled nursing care in Lakewood, with current availability.
Westlake Care Community is administrated by Hannah Duerst.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
11 of 12 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 12 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Colorado average: 0.4
Colorado average: 2.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,220 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 65 | 56 | 121 | 11,429 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 12 | 33 | 4,019 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 20 | 34 | 2,458 | 91 | 99% | 9.2 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,043 | 69 | 75% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 671 | 85 | 92% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 572 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 536 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 344 | 43 | 47% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 304 | 38 | 41% | 7.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 239 | 86 | 93% | 2.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 1 | 3 | 214 | 53 | 58% | 4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 185 | 20 | 22% | 9.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 33 | 36% | 1.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 9 | 10% | 3.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 2 | 2% | 10.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 7% | 1.8 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
45% of new residents, often for short stays.
40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Westlake Care Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Lakewood's city center to Westlake Care Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Westlake Care Community is located in LAKEWOOD, Colorado.
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Facility
69
CO AVG
77
Rank
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85
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CO AVG
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Facility
100
CO AVG
77
Rank
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85
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85
CO AVG
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Rank
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Facility
57
CO AVG
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Rank
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CO AVG
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Rank
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CO AVG
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Rank
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57
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CO AVG
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Rank
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CO AVG
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Rank
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71
Facility
71
CO AVG
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Rank
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Westlake Care Community is in the South Alameda neighborhood of LAKEWOOD.
The legal owner and operator of Westlake Care Community is W Iii, Inc..
Westlake Care Community has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Hannah Duerst is the administrator of Westlake Care Community.
Westlake Care Community has 69 beds.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Westlake Care Community in the photo gallery on this page.
Westlake Care Community is located at 1655 EATON ST.
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