Skilled nursing · Denver, CO

Health Center At Franklin Park

1535 PARK AVE, Denver, CO 80218

4 / 5CMS 86 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Health Center At Franklin Park carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Colorado state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 25.8 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 13.3 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.8 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 29 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

Operator has not yet shared amenities

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.

Stable nursing staff

This

29.3%

National

53%

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

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This

25.8%

National

14%

Above national median. Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Decline in mobility

Above national median. Ask about activity programs, physical therapy frequency, and resident engagement.

Federal CMS + Colorado state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.8

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.12

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

29%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

38%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

25.8%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

13.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.3%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$10,082 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID065213

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds86

Avg residents55

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 4.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 26% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Mobility-decline rate is 23.9% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%). High decline suggests no PT/OT program or no daily walking — residents are being allowed to become bed-bound. Worth asking what the rehab and activities calendar actually looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 1.3% — 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
Annual nursing staff turnover is 29% — 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 Health Center At Franklin Park?

Health Center At Franklin Park has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Health Center At Franklin Park been cited for resident harm?

It has $10,082 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 5 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Health Center At Franklin Park appears in the record section above.

Does Health Center At Franklin Park use antipsychotic medications?

25.8 percent of long-stay residents at Health Center At Franklin Park are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 13.3 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 Health Center At Franklin Park's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Health Center At Franklin Park has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52 out of 100, putting it near 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 Health Center At Franklin Park?

Health Center At Franklin Park is located at 1535 PARK AVE, Denver, CO 80218. Phone: (303) 479-3692. 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 Health Center At Franklin Park a special focus facility?

Health Center At Franklin Park is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $10,082 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Health Center At Franklin Park's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Health Center At Franklin Park 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 Health Center At Franklin Park compare to other Denver skilled nursing facilities?

Health Center At Franklin Park holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 52. 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 Health Center At Franklin Park?

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 Health Center At Franklin Park and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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