SIERRA POST ACUTE

CMS abuse icon · Jefferson · CO · For profit - Limited Liability company · PACS GROUP chain · 102 certified beds · CCN 065272 · LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE LLC


SIERRA POST ACUTE operates 102 certified beds in LAKEWOOD, Colorado. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1990-03-01. It averages 82.7 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at SIERRA POST ACUTE?

CMS lists 39 health-inspection deficiencies for SIERRA POST ACUTE since 2022-09-15, 26 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 2026-01-29.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-01-29F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2026-01-29F0812, F0880Procure 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.F
2026-01-29F0576, F0761Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. / 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
2026-01-29F0550, F0600, F0695, F0883Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D
2025-10-20F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2025-02-26F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-09-05F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2024-03-20F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2024-03-20F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2023-10-24F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G
2023-10-24F0585, F0727, F0925Honor 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. / 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. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2023-10-24F0584, F0679, F0908, F0684Honor 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. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2023-10-24F0558, F0691, F0760, F0761Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / 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
2022-09-15F0689, F0692Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G
2022-09-15F0677, F0679, F0880Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2022-09-15F0561, F0600, F0676, F0684, F0685, F0695, F0742, F0758Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / 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. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. / 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.D

Why was SIERRA POST ACUTE fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-01-29Fine$18,428
2025-10-20Fine$26,117
2024-09-05Fine$10,358

Has SIERRA POST ACUTE had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2023-11-2221

How is SIERRA POST ACUTE staffed?

MeasureThis facilityCO average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.795743.72368
Total nursing staff turnover (%)50.047.1
Average number of residents per day82.774.8

Who owns SIERRA POST ACUTE, and what chain is it in?

SIERRA POST ACUTE is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE LLC and belongs to the PACS GROUP chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTCENTENNIAL MASTER TENANT, LLCsince 10/11/2022
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTPROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLCsince 06/30/2023
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEHORTON, CHRISTOPHERsince 02/01/2023
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEEBERHARD, JAROMsince 04/08/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERAPT, FREDERICK, HANCOCK, MARK, JERGENSEN, JOSHUA, MITCHELL, JOHNsince 01/01/2024

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