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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.
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. 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 |
|---|---|---|
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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 5m 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% better 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.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
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. 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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Westwood Post Acute is located in DENVER, Colorado.
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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 | 77.6% | +1% | 3.32 | +50% | -14% | $22.7k | 23 | 4.6 | 2 | 107 | A+ | 63 | Joshua Finger | $14.9M | $9.0M | 60.4% | 65231 | ||||
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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 10 photos of Westwood Post Acute in the photo gallery on this page.
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