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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Clear Creek Care Center

7481 Knox Pl, Westminster, CO 80030 · All homes in Westminster

Clear Creek Care Center, a 80-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Westminster, CO, holds a 3-star CMS overall rating - right around the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings 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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3 / 5
Average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.33
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
28
Inspection findings · 2 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065120
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
80
Residents
74
In Hospital
No
County
Adams
Last Inspection
Mar 21, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 3.33 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.81 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.48
CNA Hours
2.03
Total Nursing Hours
3.33 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
63.0%
RN Turnover
52.4%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Clear Creek Care Center

Clear Creek Care Center operates 80 certified beds in Westminster, CO with approximately 74 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 28 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Staffing is reported at 3.33 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.81 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Clear Creek Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 63.0%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer.

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 (28 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm Oct 20, 2025 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: Nov 10, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 21, 2025 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 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: Apr 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0808

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0803

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0699

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0688

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 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: Apr 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0559

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 21, 2024 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2022 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2022 Tag: 0867

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 25, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2022 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2022 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2022 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 3, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 1, 2022 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2022

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2021 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2021 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: Aug 19, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2021 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2021 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2021 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2021 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2021 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 12, 2021 Tag: 0561

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 19, 2021

G - Isolated - Actual harm Aug 12, 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: Aug 19, 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 6.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.6% 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 16.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.7% 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 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 6.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 20.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 88.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Clear Creek Care Center?
Clear Creek Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Clear Creek Care Center?
Clear Creek Care Center reports 3.33 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.81 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 63.0%.
How many beds does Clear Creek Care Center have?
Clear Creek Care Center has 80 certified beds with approximately 74 residents. The facility is located at 7481 Knox Pl, Westminster, CO 80030.
Does Clear Creek Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Clear Creek Care Center has 28 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Clear Creek Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Clear Creek Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Clear Creek Care Center?
Clear Creek Care Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Clear Creek Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Clear Creek Care Center was on Mar 21, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Clear Creek Care Center?
Clear Creek 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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