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Juniper Village - the Spearly Center

2205 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

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Juniper Village - the Spearly Center is a nursing home in Denver, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(303) 458-1112
Last standard health inspection
May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
Certified beds
135
Residents per day, on average
126.2
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Juniper Park, LP
Chain
Juniper Communities
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

The same number of health citations as the Colorado average (25).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.

  3. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 23, 2024 from $14,050 to $14,260.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2024.

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  5. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on May 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 3, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2025.

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  6. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 22, 2025 from $16,850 to $10,953.

  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  8. 2 citations

    Health inspection on December 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2025.

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  9. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 4, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  11. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 11, 2024 from $175,555 to $114,111.

  12. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from June 5, 2024 from $14,085 to $42,965.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 23, 2024 from $21,615 to $14,050.

  13. 11 citations

    Health inspection on April 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    25 of 210 Colorado homes (12%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 26, 2025.

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  14. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2025.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.

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  15. Fine

    April 22, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $10,953 on April 22, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from May 23, 2024 from $101,930 to $66,255.

  17. 2 citations

    Health inspection on December 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    20 of 210 Colorado homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2024.

    • Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2025.

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  18. Fine

    December 11, 2024 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $114,111 on December 11, 2024.

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  19. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 2.7 to 2.4 hours per resident per day.

  20. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    65 of 210 Colorado homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2024.

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  21. Fine

    October 23, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $14,260 on October 23, 2024.

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  22. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Special Focus Facility

      CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from December 19, 2023 from $29,670 to $19,286.

  23. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  24. Payment stopped

    July 2, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from July 2, 2024, for 76 days.

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  25. Fine

    June 5, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $42,965 on June 5, 2024.

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  26. 7 citations

    Health inspection on May 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    20 of 210 Colorado homes (10%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0675. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0603. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2024.

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  27. Fine

    May 23, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $66,256 on May 23, 2024.

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  28. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 7, 2023 from $6,293 to $6,351.

  29. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 0.2 hours per resident per day.

  30. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 19, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    55 of 210 Colorado homes (26%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2024.

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  31. Fine

    December 19, 2023 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $19,286 on December 19, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Juniper Village - the Spearly Center last inspected?

CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Juniper Village - the Spearly Center have?

CMS lists 25 health citations since December 19, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Juniper Village - the Spearly Center been fined?

CMS lists 6 fines in the past three years, $267,831 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Juniper Village - the Spearly Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Juniper Village - the Spearly Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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