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Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC is a for profit - limited liability company facility in DENVER, CO with 110 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 50 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $78K.

3131 S FEDERAL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80236

Phone: 3037610260

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065191
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
110
Residents
73
In Hospital
No
County
Denver
Last Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.55 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.82
CNA Hours
1.81
Total Nursing Hours
3.18 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.07
Nursing Turnover
67.5%
RN Turnover
57.1%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC

Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC operates 110 certified beds in DENVER, CO with approximately 73 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★). 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.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 5 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 3 penalties totaling $78K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.18 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.55 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 67.5%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. 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 (50 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 9, 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: Dec 22, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm May 8, 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: May 30, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 9, 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: Jul 29, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm May 15, 2024 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 7, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 19, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 19, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 19, 2024 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2024

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0740

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 12, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0626

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 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: Feb 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0552

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0947

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Jan 11, 2024 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: Mar 18, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0809

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 7, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 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: Feb 6, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0807

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0744

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 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: Mar 18, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 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: Mar 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0685

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 9, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 11, 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: Mar 18, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 18, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 13, 2024

C — Widespread - No harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0582

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 11, 2024 Tag: 0576

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 2, 2024

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0727

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 11, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 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: Dec 4, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 19, 2023 Tag: 0680

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 15, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0838

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 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: Sep 8, 2023

G — Isolated - Actual harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 16, 2023 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 8, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2023 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 14, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 15, 2023 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: Aug 4, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 Tag: 0919

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 23, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 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: Oct 14, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 Tag: 0625

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 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: Oct 14, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 26, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 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: Oct 14, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 16, 2022 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 14, 2022

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2019 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 23, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.6% No
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 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 2.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 76.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 7.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 8.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 75.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 8.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 21.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 22.6% Yes

Penalty History 3 penalties totaling $78K

Date Type Amount
May 15, 2024 Fine $29K
Jan 11, 2024 Fine $39K
Jan 11, 2024 Payment Denial -
Jun 15, 2023 Fine $10K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC?
Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC?
Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC reports 3.18 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.55 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 67.5%.
How many beds does Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC have?
Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC has 110 certified beds with approximately 73 residents. The facility is located at 3131 S FEDERAL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80236.
Does Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 5 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC has received 3 penalties totaling $78K.
Who owns Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC?
Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC was on Jan 11, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC?
Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC 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.

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