nursing home in Wheat Ridge, CO
Wheatridge Care Center
2920 Fenton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 · (303) 238-0481
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Wheatridge Care Center at a glance
Wheatridge Care Center is a 65-bed for-profit nursing home in Wheat Ridge, 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 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 12, 2025) found 10 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $20,616.
Nursing staff turnover is 50% per year (state average 47.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 65
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Vivage Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- April 1, 1993
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 065308
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) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 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) | 3.34 hrs | 3.72 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.63 hrs | 0.82 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.92 hrs | 2.21 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.12 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 47.1% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.1% | 44.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 76 | 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) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $20,616 | $22,802 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 65 | 94 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 54 | 75 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 83.1% | 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% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 21% | 20% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.1% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5.4% | 13.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.4% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.1% | 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) | 1.1% | 11.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 90.7% | 94.7% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.8% | 93.5% | 93.6% | Worse |
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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 70.6% | 76.4% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 21 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| June 12, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 16, 2025 |
| October 19, 2023 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 November 11, 2023 |
| October 19, 2023 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 1, 2023 |
| October 19, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| October 19, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| October 19, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 10, 2023 |
| October 19, 2023 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 9, 2023 |
| July 12, 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 August 5, 2022 |
| July 12, 2022 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| July 12, 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 August 5, 2022 |
| July 12, 2022 Standard | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2022 |
| July 12, 2022 Standard | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $20,616 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $8,758 |
| December 26, 2023 | Fine | $11,858 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOSKOWITZ, JAY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 12/09/1998 |
| BRAMMEIER, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2011 |
| MOSKOWITZ, JAY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2011 |
| KORETKE, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2014 |
| QP HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2011 |
| QUALITY LIFE MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/1999 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Wheatridge Care Center's rating?
Wheatridge 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 Wheatridge 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 Wheatridge 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 Wheatridge Care Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Vivage Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Wheatridge Care Center and how do I contact it?
Wheatridge Care Center is at 2920 Fenton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214. Phone: (303) 238-0481.
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.