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CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER

5555 S ELATI ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120
Score: 69 / 100

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 69/100. Located in Littleton, Colorado, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center, with 2.98 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 Cherrelyn Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.98 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.58 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.86 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.54 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Dec 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 36 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Dec 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0679 Severity D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0685 Severity D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0693 Severity D
    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a f
    Jan 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 26.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 5.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 69 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
190
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 29, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6