UPTOWN CARE CENTER
UPTOWN CARE CENTER is a 79-bed nursing home in DENVER, Colorado. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1993-07-01. It averages 78.9 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at UPTOWN CARE CENTER?
CMS lists 15 health-inspection deficiencies for UPTOWN CARE CENTER since 2022-08-25, 13 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-29.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D |
| 2025-08-07 | F0600, F0628, F0689, F0760 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2025-03-25 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G |
| 2023-11-30 | F0584, F0761, F0803, F0812, F0880 | 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. / 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. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2023-11-30 | F0676, F0744 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D |
| 2022-08-25 | F0812, F0885 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | F |
Why was UPTOWN CARE CENTER fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-25 | Fine | $8,278 |
How is UPTOWN CARE CENTER staffed relative to the CO average?
| Measure | This facility | CO average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.99474 | 3.72368 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 17.6 | 47.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 78.9 | 74.8 |
Who owns UPTOWN CARE CENTER?
UPTOWN CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation.