Cherrelyn Healthcare Center
5555 S Elati St · Littleton, CO · 80120 · 3037988686
190 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Stellar Senior Living
Why this verdict
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.58 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.52 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 11, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
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.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 16, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023
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 September 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 16, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 4, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C August 16, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 15, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 15, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 15, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 15, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 15, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 15, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H June 15, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2022
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 15, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065203 · certified since December 27, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.