Wheatridge Care Center
Nursing Home · Wheat Ridge, CO
CMS certification number065308
Contact & location
2920 Fenton STWheat Ridge, CO 80214
Jefferson County
- Phone
- (303) 238-0481
- ZIP code
- 80214 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 65
- Residents per day
- 54.0 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- 33 Southmoor Properties, INC.
- Chain
- Vivage Senior Living (6 facilities, avg 3.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.34 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.63 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.92 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.12 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 50.0 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 57.1 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 12, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 21 health · 0 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-12 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-04-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | 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 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2025-06-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-16 |
| 2023-10-19 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-11 |
| 2023-10-19 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-01 |
| 2023-10-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-10-19 | 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 2023-11-10 |
| 2023-10-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-09 |
| 2022-07-12 | 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 2022-08-05 |
| 2022-07-12 | 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 2022-08-05 |
| 2022-07-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-05 |
| 2022-07-12 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-05 |
| 2022-07-12 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-05 |
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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $20,616 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-12 | Fine | $8,758 |
| 2023-12-26 | Fine | $11,858 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Moskowitz, Jay (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Brammeier, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moskowitz, Jay (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Koretke, Mary (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| QP Health Care Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Quality Life Management, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wheatridge Care Center?
Wheatridge 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 Wheatridge Care Center have?
It has 65 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.
Has Wheatridge Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $20,616 in the last three years.
Who owns Wheatridge Care Center?
It is part of Vivage Senior Living and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Wheatridge Care Center?
(303) 238-0481. The facility is located at 2920 Fenton ST, Wheat Ridge, 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.