Irondale Post Acute
7150 Poplar St · Commerce City, CO · 80022 · 3032897110
95 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $71,953 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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.
$71,953 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $97,055 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 12, 2026
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 March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
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.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
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 March 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
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 December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected November 11, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
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 February 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · 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 January 4, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | Fine | $46,270 |
| April 30, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $8,338 |
| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $25,102 |
| December 14, 2023 | Payment Denial | 32 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065318 · certified since February 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.