Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the

Nursing Home · Wheat Ridge, CO

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number065292

Contact & location

3835 Harlan ST
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Jefferson County
Phone
(303) 422-1533
ZIP code
80033 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
103
Residents per day
82.7 (80% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1990
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.57 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.75 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.69 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.14 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.23 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 11, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-11
2026-02-11 Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-11
2026-02-11 Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
F0659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-11
2026-02-11 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-11
2024-04-26 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-26 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-26 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-26 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-26 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-26 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-04-26 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-24
2024-01-31 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-07
2023-01-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24
2023-01-11 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24
2023-01-11 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24
2023-01-11 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24
2023-01-11 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24
2023-01-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24
2023-01-11 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24
2023-01-11 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24
2023-01-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $46,150 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-26Fine$46,150

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the?

Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.

How many beds does Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the have?

It has 103 certified beds and cares for about 83 residents per day.

Has Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $46,150 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood, the?

(303) 422-1533. The facility is located at 3835 Harlan ST, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.