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ADARA LIVING

12975 SHERIDAN BLVD, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020
Score: 26 / 100

Adara Living has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 26/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Colorado. Families considering this Broomfield facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Adara Living is near the national average, with 3.82 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 47 deficiencies at Adara Living, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.50 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.45 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.42 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

47
Total Deficiencies
Dec 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 46 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jun 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0813 Severity E
    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
    Jan 15, 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 2.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 33.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $72,937

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 26 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: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
210
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14