DBelow average · score 50/100 · #109 of 209 in Colorado
Wheatridge Care Center
2920 Fenton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 · 65 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Colorado
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84)below median
$20,616 in fines in 3 years
Why Wheatridge Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Colorado nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 65 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.
Wheatridge Care Center at a Glance
D
50/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.34 h.
46<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: 84.
36<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: $20,616 fines, 0 denials.
41<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.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Colorado, medium facilities · CMS record 065308 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address2920 Fenton St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
Phone3032380481
CountyJefferson
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds65
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 3.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Colorado
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — top quarter
2
Mountain Vista Health Center - Wheat Ridge, CO · 168 beds
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Colorado
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 32) — top quarter
3
Lakeside Post Acute - Wheat Ridge, CO · 78 beds
- Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Colorado
- 11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — below 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.