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    SLOAN'S LAKE REHABILITATION CENTER

    1601 LOWELL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80204

    42 beds · For profit - Limited Liability company

    CMS Provider #065404

    Data updated: March 1, 2026

    88
    IQ ScoreA composite score from 0–100 combining federal ratings, staffing, inspections, penalties, and complaint history.

    Overall Rating

    ★★★★★

    Health Rating

    ★★★★

    Staffing Rating

    ★★★★

    Quality Rating

    ★★★★★

    Daily nursing care

    4.7 hrs/resident

    Steady

    Inspection findings

    7

    Fewer issues

    Ownership changes

    0

    For-profit limited liability company owned by The Ensign Group.

    Complaint trend

    Steady

    One complaint-related inspection finding in the most recent cycle.

    Facility vs. Colorado Averages

    Overall Rating

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg

    Health Inspection

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg

    Staffing Rating

    Facility★★★★
    State Avg★★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg

    Quality Rating

    Facility★★★★★
    State Avg★★★★
    Exceeds State Avg
    State staffing benchmarks:Nursing hours/resident/day 3.7RN hours/resident/day 0.8

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    NursingHomeIQ Analysis

    Summary

    Records indicate a facility with high staffing stability, low turnover rates, and nursing care hours that significantly exceed state averages, despite recent inspection findings regarding clinical care processes.

    Detailed Analysis

    The data indicates that Sloan's Lake Rehabilitation Center maintains staffing levels and stability metrics that exceed both state and chain averages. The facility provides 4.69 total hours of nursing care per resident per day, which is nearly a full hour higher than the Colorado state average of 3.70 hours. Furthermore, the total nursing staff turnover rate of 21.4% is less than half the state average of 48.6%, suggesting a more stable environment for resident care. Records show that 6% of the nursing staff consists of contract or agency workers, which is below the threshold often associated with disruptions in continuity of care.

    The records for health inspections show a trajectory of improvement, with the health inspection rating rising from 3 to 4 stars over the last two years. While the most recent inspection in January 2024 identified 7 findings—including issues related to respiratory care, pain management, and medication errors—the facility's total volume of findings remains lower than the state average of 8.7 per cycle. Additionally, the facility has incurred zero financial penalties or payment denials. Compared to other facilities in The Ensign Group chain, which average a 3.2-star overall rating, this facility’s 5-star overall rating indicates performance significantly above its corporate baseline.

    Key Findings

    Total nursing staff turnover is 21.4%, which is significantly lower than the Colorado state average of 48.6%.

    Weekend nursing care drops by approximately 15% compared to weekday levels (3.98 hours versus 4.69 hours per resident day).

    Registered nurse care levels are 0.95 hours per resident per day, exceeding both the state average of 0.82 and the chain average of 0.79.

    Performance Trends (24 months)

    This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.

    CategoryApr 24Jun 24Aug 24Oct 24Dec 24Mar 25May 25Jul 25Nov 25Jan 26Mar 26Trend
    Overall4★4★4★4★4★4★5★5★5★5★5★
    Staffing4★4★4★4★4★4★4★4★5★5★4★
    Health3★3★3★3★3★4★4★4★4★4★4★
    4-5 Stars 3 Stars 1-2 Stars

    Staffing Deep Dive

    Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.

    Weekend vs. Weekday Staffing

    Weekday4.7 hrs/resident/day
    Weekend4.0 hrs/resident/day
    Drop15% — Moderate drop

    RN Hours Specifically

    Weekday RN0.95
    Weekend RN0.67
    RN Drop29%

    State avg total staffing: 3.7 hrs/resident/day

    Administrator Turnover

    0

    administrators departed in past year

    Stable

    Nursing Staff Turnover

    Total NursingHealthy

    21.4%

    State avg: 48.6%

    RN TurnoverHealthy

    14.3%

    State avg: 45.4%

    Agency/Contract Staff

    6.0%

    of nursing hours from contract/agency staff

    Low — good continuity
    RN contract %1.1%
    CNA contract %5.4%

    Source: PBJ data, 2025Q3

    Location & Neighborhood

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    Walk Score

    80

    Very Walkable

    Transit Score

    57

    Good Transit

    Neighborhood Demographics (80204)

    Median Income

    $74,993

    Median Home Value

    $515,600

    Poverty Rate

    20.3%

    Age 65+

    9.1%

    Median Age

    33

    Pop. Density

    34,534/mi²

    Median Rent

    $1,606

    Google Reviews

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    Inspection & Deficiency History

    Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.

    DateTagCategoryDescriptionSeverityCorrectedTypeIC
    1/23/20240695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/23/20240697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/23/20240698Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/23/20240760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/23/20240806Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/23/20240880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Standard
    1/23/20240677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Minimal harm
    2/9/2024Complaint
    10/13/20220578Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    Actual harm
    11/11/2022Standard
    10/13/20220684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Minimal harm
    11/11/2022Standard
    10/13/20220695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Minimal harm
    11/11/2022Standard
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    Penalties & Fines

    When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.

    No penalties or fines recorded for this facility.

    Ownership Records

    Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.

    Facilities in Chain

    329

    Chain Avg Rating

    3.2

    Years Operating

    13

    Owner NameTypeRoleOwnership %Association Date
    FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLCOrganization100%6/24/2009
    THE ENSIGN GROUP INCOrganization100%1/30/2006
    KARE TECHNOLOGIES LLCOrganization1/16/2013
    HORTON, CHRISTOPHERIndividual4/1/2016
    JORGENSEN, DAVIDIndividual9/29/2016
    JORGENSEN, DAVIDIndividual9/29/2016
    BURNAM, SOONIndividual6/24/2009
    DUNYON, DAVIDIndividual1/16/2013
    KEETCH, CHADIndividual3/1/2011
    SATO, AMIIndividual9/9/2024

    News & Media

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    No recent news coverage found for this facility.

    Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records

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