Western Hills Health Care Center
1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 80214
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Follow this homeWestern Hills Health Care Center is a nursing home in Lakewood, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since November 10, 202218 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on August 19, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
38 of 210 Colorado homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
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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 July 10, 2026.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on May 14, 2026
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
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 June 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 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 June 12, 2026.
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 June 12, 2026.
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 June 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 12, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 27, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 March 20, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 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 March 20, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on November 10, 2022
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 29, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (303) 232-6881
- Last standard health inspection
- May 14, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day, on average
- 90.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Life Care Centers of America, INC.
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (18 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/1991
- DENZLER, ANNAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/15/2025
- DERGANCE, JEANNAEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/04/2023
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/24/2017
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- LINENBERGER, CHARITYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/06/2024
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/27/2024
- PRESTON, FORRESTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/06/1976
- SCHMIDT, DEREKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/18/2012
- SWANKER, RICHARDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/18/2001
Questions
When was Western Hills Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists May 14, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Western Hills Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 18 health citations since November 10, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Western Hills Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Western Hills Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Western Hills Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.