nursing home in Lakewood, CO
Western Hills Health Care Center
1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 80214 · (303) 232-6881
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Western Hills Health Care Center at a glance
Western Hills Health Care Center is a 140-bed for-profit nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Colorado average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 14, 2026) found 10 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 42.7% per year (state average 47.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 140
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- April 18, 1985
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 065209
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.74 hrs | 3.72 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.81 hrs | 0.82 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.11 hrs | 2.21 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.29 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.7% | 47.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 44.6% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 51 | 74 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $22,802 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 140 | 94 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 90 | 75 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 64.4% | 80.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.5% | 20% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 3.8% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 4.5% | 13.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.5% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6.5% | 8.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.9% | 11.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.3% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 89.3% | 94.7% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.8% | 93.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 75.4% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 81% | 76.4% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 Standard | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2026 |
| May 14, 2026 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 June 12, 2026 |
| February 27, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| February 27, 2024 Standard | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0881 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| February 27, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| February 27, 2024 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| February 27, 2024 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 20, 2024 |
| November 10, 2022 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 December 29, 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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DERGANCE, JEANNAE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| LINENBERGER, CHARITY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/26/2025 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2001 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/1994 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/02/2020 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/1976 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/22/2000 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| LINENBERGER, CHARITY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/06/2024 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/18/2012 |
| DENZLER, ANNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2025 |
| DERGANCE, JEANNAE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/04/2023 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1991 |
| LINENBERGER, CHARITY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/06/2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/06/1976 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/18/2012 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2001 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Western Hills Health Care Center's rating?
Western Hills Health Care Center has 3 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 Western Hills Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Colorado average of 8.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Western Hills Health Care Center 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 Western Hills Health Care Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Western Hills Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Western Hills Health Care Center is at 1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 80214. Phone: (303) 232-6881.
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.