D

AMBERWOOD POST ACUTE

4686 E ASBURY CIR, DENVER, CO 80222
Score: 45 / 100

Amberwood Post Acute faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 45/100. The facility ranks in the 38th percentile among Colorado nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Amberwood Post Acute, with 3.23 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Amberwood Post Acute. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.23 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.72 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.21 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.61 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Dec 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 37 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0569 Severity E
    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
    Oct 14, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity E
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medic
    Oct 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Oct 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Oct 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $9,636

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
88
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 14, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17