WESTWOOD POST ACUTE
3185 W ARKANSAS AVE
DENVER CO 80219
Phone: 3039221169
Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- 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 Denver average: 1.3 star lower (3.3), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 85 |
| Average residents per day | 69.0 |
| Occupancy | 81% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | PACS GROUP (275 facilities) |
| County | Denver |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1990-04-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 065274 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 21 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.50 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.24 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 50.7% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 3 |
| Fines (total value) | $65,470 |
| Payment denials | 2 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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Is WESTWOOD POST ACUTE highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does WESTWOOD POST ACUTE have?
CMS certifies 85 beds; the facility reports an average of 69.0 residents per day (about 81% occupancy).
Does WESTWOOD POST ACUTE have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $65,470 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has WESTWOOD POST ACUTE been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.