CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LAKEWOOD
CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LAKEWOOD is a 130-bed nursing home in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1984-12-27. It averages 108.0 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LAKEWOOD?
CMS lists 43 health-inspection deficiencies for CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LAKEWOOD since 2021-08-18, 15 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-11.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | F0550, F0609 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E |
| 2025-07-16 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J |
| 2025-07-16 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D |
| 2024-08-20 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2024-03-19 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2024-03-19 | F0604, F0645, F0677, F0690, F0699, F0761 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. / 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. | D |
| 2023-10-17 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J |
| 2023-10-17 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D |
| 2023-09-27 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E |
| 2022-12-01 | F0584, F0679, F0680, F0760, 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. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2022-12-01 | F0553, F0600, F0677, F0689, F0744 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D |
| 2021-08-18 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G |
| 2021-08-18 | F0725, F0880 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2021-08-18 | F0553, F0585, F0676, F0684, F0688, F0693, F0695, F0745, F0761 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / 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. / Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. / 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. | E |
| 2021-08-18 | F0609, F0610, F0679, F0689 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D |
| 2021-08-18 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | C |
| 2021-08-18 | F0584 | 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. | B |
Why was CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LAKEWOOD fined 2 times?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-16 | Fine | $24,245 |
| 2023-09-27 | Fine | $31,663 |
How is CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LAKEWOOD staffed relative to the CO average?
| Measure | This facility | CO average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.17817 | 3.72368 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 26.7 | 47.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 108.0 | 74.8 |
Who owns CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LAKEWOOD, and what chain is it in?
CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER, LAKEWOOD is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name SNH CO TENANT LLC and belongs to the STELLAR SENIOR LIVING chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | SPTMNR PROPERTIES TRUST | since 01/01/2024 |
| 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC., D.E. SHAW & CO., L.P., DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE TRUST, H/2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES IV L.P., SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLC, SNH TRS LICENSEE HOLDCO LLC, SNH TRS, INC. | since 01/01/2020 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHER, PORTNOY, ADAM | since 01/01/2020 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHER, BROWN, MATTHEW, CLARK, JENNIFER | since 01/01/2020 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | ABP TRUST, BLACKROCK INC, CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC., D.E. SHAW & CO., L.P., DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE TRUST, FLAT FOOTED LLC, H/2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES IV L.P., SNH PROJ LINCOLN TRS LLC, SNH TRS LICENSEE HOLDCO LLC, SNH TRS, INC., SPTMNR PROPERTIES TRUST, STELLAR CEDARS MANAGEMENT LLC, STELLAR SENIOR LIVING B LLC, STELLAR V LLC, VANGUARD GROUP INC, BENTON, EVRETT, BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHER, BRANSON, MARISSA, BROWN, MATTHEW, CLARK, JENNIFER, ESFAHANI, REZA, MAKELKY, SCOTT, PORTNOY, ADAM | since 01/01/2020 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | SPTMNR PROPERTIES TRUST, STELLAR CEDARS MANAGEMENT LLC, STELLAR SENIOR LIVING B LLC, STELLAR V LLC, BENTON, EVRETT, BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHER, BRANSON, MARISSA, BROWN, MATTHEW, CLARK, JENNIFER, ESFAHANI, REZA, MAKELKY, SCOTT, PORTNOY, ADAM | since 01/01/2020 |
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