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REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE

3835 HARLAN ST, WHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
Score: 43 / 100

Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 43/100. The facility ranks in the 32th percentile among Colorado nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The is near the national average, with 3.58 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.58 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.82 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.63 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.14 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.22 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.53 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

24
Total Deficiencies
Apr 25, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0756 Severity L
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Apr 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Apr 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity F
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Apr 25, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Apr 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Apr 25, 2024 · 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 4.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 6.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.4% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $46,150

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
103
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 25, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9