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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.
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.
Westwood Post Acute is an 85-bed skilled nursing facility at 3185 W Arkansas Ave in Denver, Colorado, offering short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing, psychiatric care, hospice services, and early memory care programming to residents in Denver County. The facility is operated by North Star Healthcare, LLC, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
CMS rates Westwood Post Acute at 2 stars overall, with Health Inspection performance as the primary drag — the facility ranks 182nd out of 182 Colorado SNFs on citations per inspection, the lowest in the state. Staffing runs in the opposite direction: nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, sitting roughly 9% above the Colorado average of 3 hours and 51 minutes, placing the facility 45th out of 177 statewide on that measure.
Westwood’s program depth stands out for a facility of its size. Beyond standard PT, OT, and speech therapy, it offers complex wound management, psychiatric care, and Rubato Music Therapy — a program specifically designed to foster cognitive and emotional engagement. An on-site rehabilitation gym supports post-acute recovery. The facility’s occupancy rate is 91%, well above the Colorado average of 76.5%, reflecting consistent local demand.
Westwood Post Acute’s rehabilitation capacity, psychiatric services, and early memory care programming make it best suited for residents seeking short-term post-acute stays and those with complex or behavioral health needs in the Denver metro area.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 45th out of 177 homes 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 38m per day | ▼ 23% State avg: 49m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 39m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 5m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
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.
| 2h 56m per day | ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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.
| 5m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
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.
| 29m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%Westwood Post Acute is administrated by Jonathan Creason.
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Apr 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.
30 of 50 citations resulted from standard inspections; 17 of 50 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 50 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
400% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
90% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
28% more staff per resident than Colorado average
0% compared with Colorado average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
21 total: 12 full-time employees and 9 contractors.
21
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
22 total: 14 full-time employees and 8 contractors.
22
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
71 total: 46 full-time employees and 25 contractors.
71
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
612 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 25 | 71 | 12,942 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 8 | 22 | 4,047 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 9 | 21 | 2,904 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,306 | 67 | 73% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 965 | 69 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 936 | 78 | 85% | 8.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 534 | 68 | 74% | 5.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 368 | 45 | 49% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 2 | 4 | 311 | 58 | 63% | 4.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 191 | 52 | 57% | 3.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 89 | 20 | 22% | 4.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4% | 0.6 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
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)
98% higher than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
35% more fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2
651% more payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
5 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 25, 2025
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Apr 25, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 7, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Mar 7, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.5
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.1
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.2%
13% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.6%
14% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
24.4%
5% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.3%
62% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
38% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
10% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
37% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.0%
86% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.8%
53% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.5%
11% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
59.3%
23% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
2% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
64% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
60Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Westwood Post Acute based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #117 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 182 homes in Colorado for payroll. 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Estimated distance in miles from Denver's city center to Westwood Post Acute's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Facility
40
CO AVG
77
Rank
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66
Facility
66
CO AVG
51
Rank
#284 / 874 | Bryon Childs | $22.8M | $7.4M | 32.5% | 65344 | ||||
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Denver (East) | 28
Facility
28
CO AVG
77
Rank
#427 / 535 | - | - | 3.32 | +50% | -14% | $22.7k | 23 | 4.6 | 2 | 109 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
CO AVG
51
Rank
#328 / 874 | Joshua Finger | $14.9M | $9.0M | 60.4% | 65231 | ||||
| Westwood Post Acute |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Denver | 85
Facility
85
CO AVG
77
Rank
#227 / 535 | 90.7% | +19% | 4.21 | +4% | +9% | $65.5k | 50 | 12.5 | 6 | 68 | - |
95
Facility
95
CO AVG
51
Rank
#7 / 874 | James Morales | $9.1M | $5.3M | 58.2% | 65274 | ||||
| Woodland Estates Senior Living | - |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Facility
135
CO AVG
77
Rank
#60 / 535 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
18
Facility
18
CO AVG
51
Rank
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Facility
172
CO AVG
77
Rank
#25 / 535 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
90
Facility
90
CO AVG
51
Rank
#36 / 874 | $5.8M | $3.5M | 61.1% | 65433 |
Westwood Post Acute is in the USA neighborhood of DENVER.
The legal owner and operator of Westwood Post Acute is North Star Healthcare, Llc.
Westwood Post Acute has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Westwood Post Acute's occupancy is 91%.
Jonathan Creason is the administrator of Westwood Post Acute.
Westwood Post Acute has 85 beds.
Yes — there are 9 photos of Westwood Post Acute in the photo gallery on this page.
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