The Lodge at Red Rocks
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (35 vs median 7)
Bottom 25% in CO · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in EPHRAM LAHASKY chain · $204,620 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are only 61% of the national benchmark, which can affect medication management and response times. The facility has 15 deficiencies, which is above the state average. This facility is on Medicare Special Focus status, indicating a pattern of serious quality issues. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
11
measures
3
measures
3
measures
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
The Lodge at Red Rocks has recurring serious concerns with protection from abuse and neglect, accident prevention, and medication management that have triggered multiple family complaints over several years. Recent complaints in 2025 involved significant abuse/neglect violations and medication errors, while ongoing issues include safety hazards and infection control problems. Though the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the pattern of repeat violations in critical care areas suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully consider.
Jan 15, 2026Routine19
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Services Deficiencies
Have an externally vented heating system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Jan 15, 2026Complaint1
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 4, 2025Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Jul 28, 2025Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Apr 9, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 26, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 4, 2025
$48,588
Fine
Jul 28, 2025
$13,871
Fine
Apr 9, 2025
$29,003
Fine
Sep 21, 2023
$52,797
Payment Denial
Sep 21, 2023
26-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Lodge at Red Rocks
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Undisclosed
Ownership Data Not Available · Organization
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