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C
Below Standard

WESTLAKE CARE COMMUNITY

1655 EATON ST · LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

3032385363 · For profit - Limited Liability company

67 beds63.3 residents145 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
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

WESTLAKE CARE COMMUNITY receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.2615 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.63 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 17.89% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (7.92% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.2615 HPRD — needs 0.22 more hours per resident per day.

✨ Strengths (2)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
Total Nurse HPRD
3.2615hrs/resident/day▼ 0.63
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.7828hrs/resident/day▲ 0.10
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
17.89%
3.4352 weekday → 2.8207 weekend
Agency Staff
7.92%
5.37% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.9665hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.5122hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.3551std 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-0.68 HPRD
3.94
03.26 HPRD
vs. Colorado State Average-0.49 HPRD
3.75
03.26 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.63 HPRD
3.90
03.26 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
WESTLAKE CARE COMMUNITY ★
LAKEWOOD · This facility
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C
3.26150.7828★★★★☆
CAMBRIDGE CARE CENTER
LAKEWOOD
0 mi
C
3.02970.8013★★★★☆
CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER
LAKEWOOD
0.1 mi
C
3.15040.519★☆☆☆☆
SIERRA POST ACUTE
LAKEWOOD
0.3 mi
C
3.37650.5292★★☆☆☆
HARMONY POINTE CARE CENTER
LAKEWOOD
1.1 mi
C
3.22180.6862★★★☆☆
WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER
WHEAT RIDGE
1.1 mi
C
3.25520.6026★★★☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
12
Total Deficiencies
$0
Fines Assessed
Aug 27, 2025Health
6 deficiencies cited
▼
Feb 14, 2024Health
4 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
▼
Nov 3, 2022Health
2 deficiencies cited
▼
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.