Life Care Center of Westminster
7751 Zenobia Ct · Westminster, CO · 80030 · 3034129121
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $38,574 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $47,398 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
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 May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 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 September 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected September 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
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 September 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 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 17, 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 · E August 17, 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 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 12, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 10, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 10, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 12, 2022
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected June 10, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 12, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 10, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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 19, 2026 | Fine | $17,215 |
| May 1, 2025 | Fine | $21,359 |
| June 17, 2024 | Fine | $8,824 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065358 · certified since May 20, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.