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HOLLY HEIGHTS CARE AND REHABILITATION

6000 E ILIFF AVE, DENVER, CO 80222
Score: 34 / 100

Holly Heights Care And Rehabilitation has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 34/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Colorado. Families considering this Denver facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Holly Heights Care And Rehabilitation, with 2.80 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 CMS inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Holly Heights Care And Rehabilitation, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.80 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.70 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.52 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.45 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.51 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

24
Total Deficiencies
Jan 20, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0925 Severity F
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Jan 20, 2026 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0809 Severity E
    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Aug 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 1.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 33.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $15,548

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 34 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: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
133
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14