nursing home in Lakewood, CO

Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation

1655 Eaton St, Lakewood, CO 80214 · (303) 238-5363

★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★4
  • Staffing★★★★★4
  • Quality measures★★★★★5
  • CMS high performer

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation at a glance

Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation is a 67-bed for-profit nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado (Jefferson County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Colorado average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (August 27, 2025) found 6 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 46.8% per year (state average 47.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
67
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare-certified since
December 31, 1981
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Jefferson County
CMS Certification Number
065171

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 52.7 / 52.8 / 5Better
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.1 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.1 / 53.8 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.33 hrsColorado average3.72 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Colorado and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.33 hrs3.72 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.85 hrs0.82 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.05 hrs2.21 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.89 hrs3.29 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)46.8%47.1%45.8%Average
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)27.3%44.6%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility6Colorado average9U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Colorado and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)699Better
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)123Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)437480.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Colorado average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Colorado and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$22,802$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds6794107
Average residents per day677586
Occupancy100%80.7%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.2%Colorado average3.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Colorado and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.2%3.4%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)2.3%3.4%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)15.2%20%15.4%Average
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.3%1.4%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.6%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)16.6%13.4%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)15.5%13.3%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5.6%4.7%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)8.3%8.8%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0.4%0.1%0.1%Worse
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)5.1%11.5%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)25.5%21.2%19%Worse
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%94.7%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99.2%93.5%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility1.3%Colorado average1.6%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Colorado and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityColorado avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.3%1.6%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)89.5%75.6%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)93.5%76.4%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 17 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
August 27, 2025
Fire safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 22, 2025
August 27, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
August 27, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
August 27, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 22, 2025
August 27, 2025
Complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 10, 2025
August 27, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 10, 2025
August 27, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 10, 2025
August 27, 2025
Standard
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 10, 2025
August 27, 2025
Standard
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0569
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 10, 2025
August 27, 2025
Standard
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 10, 2025
February 14, 2024
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 26, 2024
February 14, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 26, 2024
February 14, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 26, 2024
February 14, 2024
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 26, 2024
February 14, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 14, 2024
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 14, 2024
Standard
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 14, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2024
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected March 1, 2023
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected January 31, 2023
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2022
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2022
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2022
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 27, 2023
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2022
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 22, 2022
November 3, 2022
Fire safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 16, 2022
November 3, 2022
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 23, 2022
November 3, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected November 23, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince

ownership data not available

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Frequently asked questions

What is Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation's rating?

Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Colorado nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Colorado average of 8.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation?

It is for profit - limited liability company. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?

Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation is at 1655 Eaton St, Lakewood, CO 80214. Phone: (303) 238-5363.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.