Wellsprings Care Center
3636 S Pearl St · Englewood, CO · 80113 · 3037611640
81 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 5 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Limit the charges against residents' personal funds for items or services for which payment is made under Medicare or Medicaid.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
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 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · 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 September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E June 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected July 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 4, 2025 · 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 June 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025 · 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 February 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065208 · certified since May 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.