Wheatridge Park Care Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (24 vs median 9.0)
- High staff turnover (53%)
Bottom 25% in KS · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT chain · $158,640 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility has seen positive momentum recently, particularly regarding facility cleanliness and the quality of individual nursing care. However, because multiple reviewers have historically noted concerns about understaffing, we recommend you visit during a weekend or evening shift to observe staff responsiveness firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
28 reviews on Google“Wheatridge Park Care Center receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the dedicated nursing staff and recent facility renovations. However, recurring concerns regarding chronic understaffing and slow response times to resident needs remain a significant point of contention for visitors.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Dedicated and caring nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Positive recent interior renovations
- Effective skilled nursing and rehab support
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 31 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the recent interior renovations look great; how have these updates improved the overall living environment for the residents?
- 2With the recent improvements to the facility's appearance, what kind of new activities or social programs have been introduced for the residents to enjoy?
- 3What specific steps are being taken to ensure that call lights and resident requests are addressed promptly, especially during busy shifts?
- 4How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
- 5Since the nursing staff is often praised for being so dedicated, how do you support them in maintaining that high level of care during busy periods?
- 6What is the process for communicating with families regarding any changes in a resident's health or any recent state inspection updates?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My uncle is here and I can honestly say that Alexa (RN) is a Wonderful Nurse..very professional and wonderful bed side manners. She is always acknowledging my uncle.”
“My father was in Wheatridge for skilled nursing and he nor I could not have asked for anything more. My father really enjoyed his time there and that should tell you everything.”
“As a Hospice volunteer, I visit here often. It is very clean & the employees are so helpful & answer all my questions.”
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
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has serious concerns with 23 of 38 deficiencies triggered by family complaints, including a severe neglect/abuse violation requiring immediate correction in January 2024. The most problematic areas are resident rights violations, care planning failures, and quality of care issues including pressure ulcer care and accident prevention. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume of complaint-driven violations suggests ongoing family dissatisfaction with care quality and resident treatment.
Sep 16, 2024Routine6
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Sep 16, 2024Complaint22
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Jan 4, 2024Complaint1
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.
Oct 27, 2022Routine8
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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 care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
May 4, 2021Routine1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 16, 2024
$27,573
Fine
Jan 4, 2024
$131,067
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Wheatridge Park Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Frontline Management
9 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.3/5 · Rank 9 of 9 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Liberal Snf Holdco LLC
Owner · Organization
Saracino, Kelly
Owner
Bhcp Liberal Sponsor LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Davis Square Holdings LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Fmi-Liberal LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Jones, Robert
Owner (parent company)
Kiklis, Dean
Owner (parent company)
Orback, Heather
Owner (parent company)
Irwin, Janet
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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