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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Cambridge Care Center

1685 Eaton St, Lakewood, CO 80214 · All homes in Lakewood

Cambridge Care Center, a 110-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Lakewood, CO, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.03
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
16
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$8K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065296
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
110
Residents
90
In Hospital
No
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.03 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.80 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.53
CNA Hours
1.70
Total Nursing Hours
3.03 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
44.7%
RN Turnover
14.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Cambridge Care Center

Cambridge Care Center operates 110 certified beds in Lakewood, CO with approximately 90 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider has been fined 1 time by CMS, for a combined $8K. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.03 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.80 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Cambridge Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 44.7%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 17, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 12, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 12, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 21, 2024 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 22, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2024 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Apr 2, 2024 Tag: 0622

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2024 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2024 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2024 Tag: 0678

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 9, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2022 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 14, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2022 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 9, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2022 Tag: 0742

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 9, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2022 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 9, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 15, 2022 Tag: 0660

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 9, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2021 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 24, 2021 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 2.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 32.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 5.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 8.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 13.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 73.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 89.8% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $8K

Date Type Amount
Apr 2, 2024 Fine $8K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Cambridge Care Center?
Cambridge Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (3★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Cambridge Care Center?
Cambridge Care Center reports 3.03 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.80 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 44.7%.
How many beds does Cambridge Care Center have?
Cambridge Care Center has 110 certified beds with approximately 90 residents. The facility is located at 1685 Eaton St, Lakewood, CO 80214.
Does Cambridge Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Cambridge Care Center has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Cambridge Care Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Cambridge Care Center has received 1 penalties totaling $8K.
Who owns Cambridge Care Center?
Cambridge Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Cambridge Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Cambridge Care Center was on Apr 2, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Cambridge Care Center?
Cambridge Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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