Skilled nursing · Denver, CO

Rowan Community, Inc

4601 E ASBURY CIR, Denver, CO 80222

3 / 5CMS 65 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

70

Top 30%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Rowan Community, Inc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 70 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Colorado state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 17.9 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 15.5 percent, in line with the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.01 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 34 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Colorado DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This
0.4%
National
1.6%

Below national median. Suggests careful fall-risk assessment and active monitoring.

High registered-nurse coverage

This
1.01
National
0.78

More RN time per resident than national average. Earlier catch on medical issues.

Stable nursing staff

This
34.0%
National
53%

Lower turnover than national median — residents see the same caregivers more consistently.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

Ask about staff-to-resident ratio by shift, weekend coverage, and how recent inspections went.

Federal CMS + Colorado state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★4 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
1.01
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.57
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
34%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
29%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
17.9%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
15.5%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
0.4%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$4,622 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID065206
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds65
Avg residents61

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Pressure ulcer rate is 1.5% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Falls with major injury rate is 0.4% — well below the national median. Call lights are getting answered fast and aides are present during transfer-heavy hours. This is a hard number to keep low.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Registered nurse coverage is 1.01 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Annual nursing staff turnover is 34% — well below the industry average of 50-60%. The same caregivers are coming back week after week, which means residents see familiar faces who know their preferences and history. Continuity of care is one of the biggest invisible quality signals.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Colorado DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Rowan Community, Inc?

Rowan Community, Inc has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Rowan Community, Inc been cited for resident harm?

It has $4,622 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 4 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Rowan Community, Inc appears in the record section above.

Does Rowan Community, Inc use antipsychotic medications?

17.9 percent of long-stay residents at Rowan Community, Inc are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 15.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Rowan Community, Inc's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Rowan Community, Inc has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 70 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Colorado state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Rowan Community, Inc?

Rowan Community, Inc is located at 4601 E ASBURY CIR, Denver, CO 80222. Phone: (303) 757-1228. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Rowan Community, Inc a special focus facility?

Rowan Community, Inc is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $4,622 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Rowan Community, Inc's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Rowan Community, Inc has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Rowan Community, Inc compare to other Denver skilled nursing facilities?

Rowan Community, Inc holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 70. Browse the full Denver directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Rowan Community, Inc?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Rowan Community, Inc and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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