SIERRA POST ACUTE

1432 DEPEW ST
LAKEWOOD CO 80214
Phone: 3032381375

Abuse icon For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections1/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Colorado average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Lakewood average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds102
Average residents per day82.7
Occupancy81%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainPACS GROUP (275 facilities)
CountyJefferson
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1990-03-01
CMS certification number (CCN)065272
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle11

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.08
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.80
Registered nurse turnover54.5%
Total nursing staff turnover50.0%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)3
Fines (total value)$54,903
Payment denials1
Total penalties4
This facility has $54,903 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

Questions to ask SIERRA POST ACUTE

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is SIERRA POST ACUTE highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does SIERRA POST ACUTE have?

CMS certifies 102 beds; the facility reports an average of 82.7 residents per day (about 81% occupancy).

Does SIERRA POST ACUTE have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $54,903 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has SIERRA POST ACUTE been cited for abuse?

CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.