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IRONDALE POST ACUTE

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IRONDALE POST ACUTE is a for profit - corporation facility in COMMERCE CITY, CO with 95 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 27 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $97K.

7150 POPLAR ST, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022

Phone: 3032897110

Overall Rating

1/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065318
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
95
Residents
77
In Hospital
No
County
Adams
Last Inspection
Dec 14, 2023
Special Focus
SFF Candidate

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.50 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.75
CNA Hours
1.91
Total Nursing Hours
3.16 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.16
Nursing Turnover
56.1%
RN Turnover
81.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About IRONDALE POST ACUTE

IRONDALE POST ACUTE operates 95 certified beds in COMMERCE CITY, CO with approximately 77 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 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 (2★), and quality measures (2★). 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 27 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 4 penalties totaling $97K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.16 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.50 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature. This facility is currently designated "SFF Candidate" under the CMS Special Focus Facility program, reserved for providers with a persistent pattern of serious quality problems.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, IRONDALE POST ACUTE 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 56.1%, 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 (27 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 8, 2025 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 9, 2025 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: Nov 11, 2025

L — Widespread - Jeopardy Oct 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: Nov 11, 2025

J — Isolated - Jeopardy Apr 30, 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: Jan 28, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Nov 20, 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: Sep 12, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 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 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 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: Feb 14, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 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: Jan 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 14, 2023 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 13, 2023 Tag: 0661

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 23, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2023 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: Apr 3, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 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: Apr 3, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 3, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 6, 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: Apr 3, 2023

F — Widespread - Minimal harm Sep 1, 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: Sep 9, 2022

G — Isolated - Actual harm Sep 1, 2022 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 9, 2022

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2020 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2020 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2020 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2020 Tag: 0660

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 19, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2020 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 24, 2020

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 13, 2020 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: Mar 19, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 35.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.0% 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 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 93.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 55.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 22.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 91.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 42.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 2.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 42.3% Yes

Penalty History 4 penalties totaling $97K

Date Type Amount
Oct 9, 2025 Fine $29K
Apr 30, 2025 Fine $27K
Nov 20, 2024 Fine $8K
Dec 14, 2023 Fine $25K
Dec 14, 2023 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for IRONDALE POST ACUTE?
IRONDALE POST ACUTE has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at IRONDALE POST ACUTE?
IRONDALE POST ACUTE reports 3.16 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.50 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 56.1%.
How many beds does IRONDALE POST ACUTE have?
IRONDALE POST ACUTE has 95 certified beds with approximately 77 residents. The facility is located at 7150 POPLAR ST, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022.
Does IRONDALE POST ACUTE have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, IRONDALE POST ACUTE has 27 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 5 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has IRONDALE POST ACUTE received any fines or penalties?
Yes, IRONDALE POST ACUTE has received 4 penalties totaling $97K.
Who owns IRONDALE POST ACUTE?
IRONDALE POST ACUTE is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was IRONDALE POST ACUTE last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for IRONDALE POST ACUTE was on Dec 14, 2023. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for IRONDALE POST ACUTE?
IRONDALE POST ACUTE 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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