Uptown Care Center

Nursing Home · Denver, CO

CMS overall rating 4/5 Abuse citation For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number065311
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).

Contact & location

745 E 18Th Ave
Denver, CO 80203
Denver County
Phone
(303) 860-0500
ZIP code
80203 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
79
Residents per day
78.9 (100% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1993
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
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
2.99 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.76 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.44 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.79 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.58 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
17.6 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
10.0 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 25 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-29 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Past Non-Compliance
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-01
2025-08-07 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-01
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-01
2025-08-07 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-01
2025-03-25 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2023-11-30 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-26
2023-11-30 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-26
2023-11-30 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-26
2023-11-30 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 2023-12-26
2023-11-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-26
2023-11-30 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 2023-12-26
2023-11-30 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 2023-12-26
2022-08-25 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 2022-09-16
2022-08-25 Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
F0885 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-08-30

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 $8,278 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-25Fine$8,278

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Uptown Care Center?

Uptown Care Center 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 Uptown Care Center have?

It has 79 certified beds and cares for about 79 residents per day.

Has Uptown Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,278 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Uptown Care Center?

(303) 860-0500. The facility is located at 745 E 18Th Ave, Denver, CO 80203.

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