Malley Transitional Care Center
401 Malley Dr · Northglenn, CO · 80233 · 3034524700
162 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 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) | 1 · $11,180 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 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 October 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 30, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 30, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2023
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 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 May 5, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 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 May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 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 May 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 30, 2023
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 17, 2019 · 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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| September 7, 2023 | Fine | $11,180 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065196 · certified since September 28, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.