Irondale Post Acute
Nursing Home · Commerce City, CO
CMS certification number065318
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
Contact & location
7150 Poplar STCommerce City, CO 80022
Adams County
- Phone
- (303) 289-7110
- ZIP code
- 80022 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 95
- Residents per day
- 79.2 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- West Van Buren Healthcare, INC.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1994
- 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
- 3.35 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.60 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.55 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.21 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.98 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 12, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Infection control citations
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 0 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-12-08 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-10-09 | 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 · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-11-11 |
| 2025-10-09 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-11 |
| 2025-04-30 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-01-28 |
| 2024-11-20 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-09-12 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-14 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-12-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-14 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-12-14 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. F0849 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-12-14 | 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 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-09-13 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2022-09-01 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2022-09-09 |
| 2022-09-01 | 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 2022-09-09 |
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
6 penalties in the last three years, including $131,261 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | Fine | $50,400 |
| 2025-10-09 | Fine | $30,076 |
| 2025-04-30 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-11-20 | Fine | $8,338 |
| 2023-12-14 | Payment Denial | 32 days payment denial |
| 2023-12-14 | Fine | $25,102 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Englade, Keith (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ensign Services INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Horton, Christopher (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jorgensen, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Burnam, Soon (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Graham, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Keetch, Chad (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sato, Ami (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Port, Barry (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Englade, Keith (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Horton, Christopher (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Englade, Keith (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Horton, Christopher (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kare Technologies LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Prime Time Healthcare LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Irondale Post Acute?
Irondale Post Acute has a 2-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 Irondale Post Acute have?
It has 95 certified beds and cares for about 79 residents per day.
Has Irondale Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 6 penalties totaling $131,261 in the last three years.
Who owns Irondale Post Acute?
It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Irondale Post Acute?
(303) 289-7110. The facility is located at 7150 Poplar ST, Commerce City, CO 80022.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.