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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Orchard Park Health Care Center

6005 S Holly St, Littleton, CO 80121 · All homes in Littleton

Orchard Park Health Care Center, a 133-bed for profit - partnership nursing facility in Littleton, CO, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above 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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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.06
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
12
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065259
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
133
Residents
125
In Hospital
No
County
Arapahoe
Last Inspection
May 9, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 4.06 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.45 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.27
CNA Hours
2.34
Total Nursing Hours
4.06 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.08
Nursing Turnover
43.0%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Orchard Park Health Care Center

Orchard Park Health Care Center operates 133 certified beds in Littleton, CO with approximately 125 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 12 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's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.06 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.45 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Orchard Park Health Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 43.0%, 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 (12 most recent)

G - Isolated - Actual harm Jun 19, 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: Jul 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2025 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 19, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 15, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 Tag: 0804

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 2, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2024 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: Jul 2, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2023 Tag: 0806

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 9, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2023 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 9, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2023 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 9, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2023 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: Mar 9, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 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: Mar 9, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 26, 2023 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: Mar 9, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 14, 2021 Tag: 0658

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

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 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 24.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 32.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.4% 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 99.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 4.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 96.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 75.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Orchard Park Health Care Center?
Orchard Park Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Orchard Park Health Care Center?
Orchard Park Health Care Center reports 4.06 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.45 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 43.0%.
How many beds does Orchard Park Health Care Center have?
Orchard Park Health Care Center has 133 certified beds with approximately 125 residents. The facility is located at 6005 S Holly St, Littleton, CO 80121.
Does Orchard Park Health Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Orchard Park Health Care Center has 12 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Orchard Park Health Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Orchard Park Health Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Orchard Park Health Care Center?
Orchard Park Health Care Center is classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Orchard Park Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Orchard Park Health Care Center was on May 9, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Orchard Park Health Care Center?
Orchard Park Health 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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