Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (64% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
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.
Westwood Post Acute is administered 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).
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
612 contractor hours this quarter
| 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)
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.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
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 Westwood Post Acute from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (64% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 7 - 8 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Denver's city center to Westwood Post Acute's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
| Hallmark Nursing Center | NH | Denver (Fort Logan) | 143
Facility
143
CO AVG
76
Rank
#51 / 533 |
62.9%
Facility
62.9%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#165 / 221 | -18% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#96 / 215 | +24% | -4% | $6.8k
Facility
$6.8k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#90 / 221 | 22
Facility
22
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#100 / 221 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#60 / 221 | 4 | 94 | A+ |
16
Facility
16
CO AVG
51
Rank
#777 / 872 | Pueblo Medical Investors, LLC | $10.9M
Facility
$10.9M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#99 / 221 | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#45 / 221 | 71.2%
Facility
71.2%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#8 / 221 | 65233 | ||||
| Berkley Manor Care Center | NH HC | Denver | 118
Facility
118
CO AVG
76
Rank
#94 / 533 |
74.3%
Facility
74.3%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#130 / 221 | -3% | 4.33
Facility
4.33
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#45 / 215 | -4% | +12% | $17.2k
Facility
$17.2k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#124 / 221 | 29
Facility
29
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#147 / 221 | 9.7
Facility
9.7
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#214 / 221 | 2 | 72 | A+ |
95
Facility
95
CO AVG
51
Rank
#7 / 872 | Morgan Rustad | $8.3M
Facility
$8.3M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#140 / 221 | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#102 / 221 | 74.2%
Facility
74.2%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#38 / 221 | 65223 | ||||
| Briarwood Health Care Center | NH RC | Denver | 201
Facility
201
CO AVG
76
Rank
#10 / 533 |
75.3%
Facility
75.3%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#123 / 221 | -2% | 4.42
Facility
4.42
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#34 / 215 | -10% | +15% | $9.1k
Facility
$9.1k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#102 / 221 | 22
Facility
22
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#100 / 221 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#132 / 221 | 5 | 89 | A+ |
95
Facility
95
CO AVG
51
Rank
#7 / 872 | Hollie Hoyle | $9.8M
Facility
$9.8M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#132 / 221 | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#67 / 221 | 68.6%
Facility
68.6%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#11 / 221 | 65255 | ||||
| The Denver Hospice Inpatient Care Center | NH HC PC RC | Denver (East) | 28
Facility
28
CO AVG
76
Rank
#424 / 533 |
77.6%
Facility
77.6%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#110 / 221 | +1% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#152 / 215 | +50% | -14% | $22.7k
Facility
$22.7k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#143 / 221 | 23
Facility
23
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#117 / 221 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#95 / 221 | 2 | 109 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
CO AVG
51
Rank
#328 / 872 | Joshua Finger | $13.1M
Facility
$13.1M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#65 / 221 | $8.6M
Facility
$8.6M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#43 / 221 | 65.3%
Facility
65.3%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#59 / 221 | 65231 | ||||
| Westwood Post Acute | NH HC MC | Denver | 85
Facility
85
CO AVG
76
Rank
#222 / 533 |
90.7%
Facility
90.7%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#39 / 221 | +19% | 4.21
Facility
4.21
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#51 / 215 | +4% | +9% | $65.5k
Facility
$65.5k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#195 / 221 | 50
Facility
50
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#210 / 221 | 12.5
Facility
12.5
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#221 / 221 | 6 | 68 | - |
95
Facility
95
CO AVG
51
Rank
#7 / 872 | James Morales | $7.6M
Facility
$7.6M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#154 / 221 | $4.4M
Facility
$4.4M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#141 / 221 | 57.6%
Facility
57.6%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#76 / 221 | 65274 |
Westwood Post Acute is located in DENVER, Colorado.
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Westwood Post Acute is in the USA neighborhood of DENVER.
Westwood Post Acute is legally operated by North Star Healthcare, Llc, and administered by Jonathan Creason.
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%.
Westwood Post Acute is registered as a for-profit in CO.
Jonathan Creason is the administrator of Westwood Post Acute.
Westwood Post Acute has 85 beds.
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