WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER

2920 FENTON ST
WHEAT RIDGE CO 80214
Phone: 3032380481

For profit - Limited Liability company

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

CMS overall rating
3/5
Average
Overall rating3/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Colorado average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
  • Overall rating vs. the Wheat Ridge average: level with the average (3.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

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

Certified beds65
Average residents per day54.0
Occupancy83%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainVIVAGE SENIOR LIVING (6 facilities)
CountyJefferson
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1993-04-01
CMS certification number (CCN)065308
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle10

Staffing and turnover

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

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.58
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.34
Registered nurse turnover57.1%
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)2
Fines (total value)$20,616
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $20,616 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.

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Is WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER have?

CMS certifies 65 beds; the facility reports an average of 54.0 residents per day (about 83% occupancy).

Does WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $20,616 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.