Skilled nursing · Denver, CO

Westwood Post Acute

3185 W ARKANSAS AVE, Denver, CO 80219

2 / 5CMS 85 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Westwood Post Acute carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 3 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Colorado state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 21.9 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 11.3 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.63 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 43 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 falls with major injury

This

0.8%

National

1.6%

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

Worth asking about

Special focus status: SFF Candidate

CMS flagged this facility for closer oversight. Ask why and what improvements are underway.

Federal CMS + Colorado state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.63

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.37

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

43%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

50%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

21.9%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

11.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.8%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconSFF CandidateInspection current$65,470 in fines (3)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID065274

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds85

Avg residents68

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF Candidate). This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems. Only the worst performers in the country receive this designation.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 0.8% — 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

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Westwood Post Acute?

Westwood Post Acute has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Westwood Post Acute been cited for resident harm?

It has $65,470 in federal fines across 3 penalties on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Westwood Post Acute appears in the record section above.

Does Westwood Post Acute use antipsychotic medications?

21.9 percent of long-stay residents at Westwood Post Acute are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 11.3 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 Westwood Post Acute's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Westwood Post Acute has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 3 out of 100, putting it below 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 Westwood Post Acute?

Westwood Post Acute is located at 3185 W ARKANSAS AVE, Denver, CO 80219. Phone: (303) 922-1169. 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 Westwood Post Acute a special focus facility?

Westwood Post Acute carries special focus status (SFF Candidate) on the federal program that identifies facilities with persistent quality problems.

What does F-689 mean on Westwood Post Acute's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Westwood Post Acute 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 Westwood Post Acute compare to other Denver skilled nursing facilities?

Westwood Post Acute holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 3. 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 Westwood Post Acute?

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 Westwood Post Acute and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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