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B
Good

REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE

3835 HARLAN ST · WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033

3034221533 · For profit - Corporation

103 beds84.9 residents274 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
B
Good
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
B
Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE receives an overall staffing grade of B (Good). With 3.5843 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.31 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 13.49% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (17.42% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

⚠️17.42% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
3.5843hrs/resident/day▼ 0.31
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.8199hrs/resident/day▲ 0.14
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
13.49%
3.7263 weekday → 3.2238 weekend
Agency Staff
17.42%
7.44% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.1372hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.6272hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.3143std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Jefferson County Average-0.36 HPRD
3.94
03.58 HPRD
vs. Colorado State Average-0.16 HPRD
3.75
03.58 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.31 HPRD
3.90
03.58 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE ★
WHEAT RIDGE · This facility
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B
3.58430.8199★★☆☆☆
LAKESIDE POST ACUTE
WHEAT RIDGE
0.5 mi
C
3.50340.5073★★☆☆☆
WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER
WHEAT RIDGE
0.8 mi
C
3.25520.6026★★★☆☆
CAMBRIDGE CARE CENTER
LAKEWOOD
1.8 mi
C
3.02970.8013★★★★☆
WESTLAKE CARE COMMUNITY
LAKEWOOD
1.9 mi
C
3.26150.7828★★★★☆
CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER
LAKEWOOD
1.9 mi
C
3.15040.519★☆☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
24
Total Deficiencies
$46,150
Fines Assessed
Apr 26, 2024Health
9 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
▼
Jan 31, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Jan 11, 2023Health
9 deficiencies cited
▼
Sep 21, 2021Health
5 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
▼

Penalty History

Apr 26, 2024Fine
$46,150
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.