Amberwood Post Acute

4686 E Asbury Cir · Denver, CO · 80222 · 3037561566

88 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.99 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 43
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 57
Federal penalties 15% 76
Trend 10% 42
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.993.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.97≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year45%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $9,636

Inspection citations (39 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E April 23, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected December 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    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.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024

    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.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024

    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.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 15, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 15, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
October 15, 2024Fine$9,636

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065034 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.