1601 LOWELL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80204
42 beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Provider #065404
Data updated: March 1, 2026
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.
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
Staffing Rating
Quality Rating
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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.
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.
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.
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.
| Category | Apr 24 | Jun 24 | Aug 24 | Oct 24 | Dec 24 | Mar 25 | May 25 | Jul 25 | Nov 25 | Jan 26 | Mar 26 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | |
| Staffing | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | |
| Health | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ | 4★ |
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.
RN Hours Specifically
State avg total staffing: 3.7 hrs/resident/day
0
administrators departed in past year
Stable21.4%
State avg: 48.6%
14.3%
State avg: 45.4%
6.0%
of nursing hours from contract/agency staff
Low — good continuitySource: PBJ data, 2025Q3
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Walk Score
80
Very Walkable
Transit Score
57
Good Transit
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
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Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.
| Date | Tag | Category | Description | Severity | Corrected | Type | IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2024 | 0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Minimal harm | 2/9/2024 | Standard | |
| 1/23/2024 | 0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | Minimal harm | 2/9/2024 | Standard | |
| 1/23/2024 | 0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Minimal harm | 2/9/2024 | Standard | |
| 1/23/2024 | 0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Minimal harm | 2/9/2024 | Standard | |
| 1/23/2024 | 0806 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Minimal harm | 2/9/2024 | Standard | |
| 1/23/2024 | 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Minimal harm | 2/9/2024 | Standard | |
| 1/23/2024 | 0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Minimal harm | 2/9/2024 | Complaint | |
| 10/13/2022 | 0578 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor 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 | 11/11/2022 | Standard | |
| 10/13/2022 | 0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | Minimal harm | 11/11/2022 | Standard | |
| 10/13/2022 | 0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Minimal harm | 11/11/2022 | Standard |
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 structure and changes can affect facility quality.
Facilities in Chain
329
Chain Avg Rating
3.2 ★
Years Operating
13
| Owner Name | Type | Role | Ownership % | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC | Organization | — | 100% | 6/24/2009 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Organization | — | 100% | 1/30/2006 |
| KARE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Organization | — | — | 1/16/2013 |
| HORTON, CHRISTOPHER | Individual | — | — | 4/1/2016 |
| JORGENSEN, DAVID | Individual | — | — | 9/29/2016 |
| JORGENSEN, DAVID | Individual | — | — | 9/29/2016 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | — | — | 6/24/2009 |
| DUNYON, DAVID | Individual | — | — | 1/16/2013 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Individual | — | — | 3/1/2011 |
| SATO, AMI | Individual | — | — | 9/9/2024 |
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Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records
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