3/5
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.
3/5
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.
Wheatridge Care Center is a family-owned nursing home in Wheat Ridge, CO, that focuses on rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay. Therapy services, pain management, and an on-site physician are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also prioritizes residents’ holistic wellness, ensuring they receive the utmost attention and care.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy help residents recover and return to their routines with ease. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and accessible communal areas also ensure residents can rest without hassles. With its ideal location in the peaceful residential area of Wheat Ridge, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Colorado, as it has high standards of care.
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 139th out of 215 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.
| 37m per day | ▼ 27% State avg: 50m 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.
| 47m per day | ▲ 15% 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 1m per day | ▼ 9% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.
| 3h 21m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m 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.
| 3m per day | ▼ 34% 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.
| 27m per day | ▼ 26% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
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.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with 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.
19 total: 10 full-time employees and 9 contractors.
19
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
14 total: 10 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
49 total: 24 full-time employees and 25 contractors.
49
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,407 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 24 | 25 | 49 | 9,963 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 4 | 14 | 3,867 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 9 | 19 | 2,610 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 989 | 89 | 97% | 6.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 4 | 5 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 480 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 62 | 67% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 384 | 48 | 52% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 1 | 3 | 270 | 45 | 49% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 2 | 5 | 155 | 40 | 43% | 3.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 149 | 45 | 49% | 3.3 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 143 | 51 | 55% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 13 | 14% | 6.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 11% | 1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2% | 4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1% | 4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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)
38% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
10% fewer fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 26, 2023 · $12K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 26, 2023Last 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.
6.2
32% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.1
25% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.4%
66% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.8%
37% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.1%
12% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
18% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
44% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.5%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
8.5%
64% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
50% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.9%
6% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.1%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.7%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
82.7%
8% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
59.0%
22% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
61.2%
21% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
72% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
61Residents 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 Wheatridge Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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 #149 / 221Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 149th out of 221 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 #55 / 221Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Colorado average. Well-run Colorado facilities typically land around 59–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Rehabilitative Support
Social and Recreational Activities
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (72% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Wheat Ridge's city center to Wheatridge Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
Add your location
The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
| Western Hills Health Care Center | NH MC SNF | Lakewood (Morse Park) | 140
Facility
140
CO AVG
76
Rank
#54 / 533 |
84.2%
Facility
84.2%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#84 / 221 | +10% | 3.74
Facility
3.74
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#96 / 215 | +22% | -3% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 221 | 22
Facility
22
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#100 / 221 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#132 / 221 | - | 91 | - |
84
Facility
84
CO AVG
51
Rank
#68 / 872 | Amy Goeglein | $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#108 / 221 | $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#64 / 221 | 71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#21 / 221 | 65209 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Evergreen | NH MC SNF | Evergreen (Evergreen West Central) | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
76
Rank
#79 / 533 |
53.1%
Facility
53.1%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#180 / 221 | -31% | 3.50
Facility
3.50
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#117 / 215 | +5% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 221 | 11
Facility
11
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#24 / 221 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#60 / 221 | - | 60 | - |
33
Facility
33
CO AVG
51
Rank
#651 / 872 | Amber Carlson | $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#164 / 221 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#117 / 221 | 73.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
73.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#19 / 221 | 65276 | ||||
| Wheatridge Care Center | NH HOS RC SNF | Wheat Ridge | 65
Facility
65
CO AVG
76
Rank
#288 / 533 |
91.0%
Facility
91.0%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#36 / 221 | +19% | 3.44
Facility
3.44
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#139 / 215 | +15% | -11% | $20.5k
Facility
$20.5k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#135 / 221 | 24
Facility
24
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#120 / 221 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#105 / 221 | 2 | 54 | - |
59
Facility
59
CO AVG
51
Rank
#375 / 872 | Joyce Moskowitz | $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#168 / 221 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#149 / 221 | 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#55 / 221 | 65308 | ||||
| Prestige Care Center of Morrison | NH HOS RC SNF | Morrison | 180
Facility
180
CO AVG
76
Rank
#17 / 533 |
65.7%
Facility
65.7%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#156 / 221 | -14% | 3.71
Facility
3.71
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#96 / 215 | -18% | -4% | $204.6k
Facility
$204.6k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#218 / 221 | 64
Facility
64
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#217 / 221 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#120 / 221 | 9 | 135 | - |
36
Facility
36
CO AVG
51
Rank
#616 / 872 | - | $13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#80 / 221 | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#48 / 221 | 50%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
50%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#23 / 221 | 65188 |
Wheatridge Care Center is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.
Wheatridge Care Center has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Wheatridge Care Center's occupancy is 91.0%.
Wheatridge Care Center is registered as a for-profit.
Yes — there are 7 photos of Wheatridge Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Wheatridge Care Center is located at 2920 Fenton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214.
(303) 238-0481 will put you in contact with the team at Wheatridge Care Center.
Yes — Wheatridge Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Nursing Home Data Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance
