DBelow average · score 48/100 · #115 of 209 in Colorado
Sierra Post Acute
1432 Depew St, Lakewood, CO 80214 · 102 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Colorado
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 104)bottom quarter
$54,903 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Sierra Post Acute is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Colorado nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 102 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 80, B ≥ 65, C ≥ 50, D ≥ 35, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Sierra Post Acute at a Glance
D
48/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.80 h.
73<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 104.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
76<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $54,903 fines, 1 denials.
7<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Colorado, medium facilities · CMS record 065272 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1432 Depew St, Lakewood, CO 80214
Phone3032381375
CountyJefferson
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds102
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Villa Manor Care Center - Lakewood, CO · 110 beds
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Colorado
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — above median
2
Ahc Of Lakewood, Llc - Lakewood, CO · 36 beds
- Staffing 5.4 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Colorado
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top quarter
3
Lakewood Post Acute And Rehabilitation - Lakewood, CO · 108 beds
- Staffing 7.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Colorado
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.