Skilled nursing · Denver, CO

Parkview Care Center

3105 W ARKANSAS AVE, Denver, CO 80219

5 / 5CMS 73 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

95

Top 5%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Parkview Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Colorado state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.7 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 6.6 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.69 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 30 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

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Low rate of falls with major injury

This
1.3%
National
1.6%

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

Stable nursing staff

This
30.8%
National
53%

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

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Federal CMS + Colorado state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

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

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.69
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.18
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
30%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
36%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
15.7%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
6.6%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
1.3%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID065299
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds73
Avg residents70

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Falls with major injury rate is 1.3% — 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

    Annual nursing staff turnover is 31% — 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 May 17, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Parkview Care Center?

Parkview Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 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 Parkview Care Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Parkview Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Parkview Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

15.7 percent of long-stay residents at Parkview Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 6.6 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 Parkview Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Parkview Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Colorado state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Parkview Care Center?

Parkview Care Center is located at 3105 W ARKANSAS AVE, Denver, CO 80219. Phone: (303) 936-3497. 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 Parkview Care Center a special focus facility?

Parkview Care Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Parkview Care Center's record?

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

Parkview Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 95. 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 Parkview Care Center?

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 Parkview Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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