Cambridge Care Center

Nursing Home · Lakewood, CO

CMS overall rating 3/5 Abuse citation For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number065296
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

1685 Eaton ST
Lakewood, CO 80214
Jefferson County
Phone
(303) 232-4405
ZIP code
80214 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
110
Residents per day
92.8 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
December 1, 1991
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
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 qualityNot rated

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
2.90 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.74 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.53 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.63 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.73 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
32.8 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 2, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
17 health · 24 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-11 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-15
2025-06-17 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 · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-02-12 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-12
2024-08-21 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-22
2024-04-02 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-04-03
2024-04-02 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-03
2024-04-02 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-03
2024-04-02 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-03
2024-04-02 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 2024-04-03
2022-12-15 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-09
2022-12-15 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-09
2022-12-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-14
2022-12-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-09
2022-12-15 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-09
2022-12-15 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 2023-01-09
2021-08-24 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-09
2021-08-24 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-09

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 $8,151 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-04-02Fine$8,151

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Cambridge Care Center?

Cambridge Care Center has a 3-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 Cambridge Care Center have?

It has 110 certified beds and cares for about 93 residents per day.

Has Cambridge Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,151 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Cambridge Care Center?

(303) 232-4405. The facility is located at 1685 Eaton ST, Lakewood, CO 80214.

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