Devonshire Care Center
1330 Sidney Ave · Sterling, CO · 80751 · 9705224888
84 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Long Peak Operating Company Part of a CCRC
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $2,350 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 17, 2024 · found via complaint
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 September 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C March 7, 2024
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · H November 18, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 25, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 2, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 2, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 2, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 2, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 2, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 27, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018
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 November 29, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 13, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 18, 2018
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.
Corrected November 13, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 7, 2024 | Fine | $2,350 |
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065150 · certified since March 16, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.