Parkview Care Center
Medicare-certified3105 W ARKANSAS AVE, Denver, CO 80219
Skilled Nursing
Medicare & Medicaid certifiedSprinkler systemsBoth & family councilSkilled nursing & rehabilitation+1 more
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About Westwood Post Acute
Westwood Post Acute brings comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation care to Denver, Colorado. Our experienced team focuses on helping patients regain independence through personalized treatment plans, advanced therapy services, and compassionate round-the-clock support designed for meaningful recovery.
Community at a glance
Capacity
85 residents
Location
Denver, CO
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
3185 W ARKANSAS AVE, Denver, Colorado 80219
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Westwood Post Acute is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 25, 2025, state inspectors cited 21 health deficiencies (the Colorado average is 8.7).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 14 minutes with each resident a day, below the Colorado average of 3 hours 43 minutes.
Medicare fined Westwood Post Acute 2 times in the last three years, $53,136 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 14 minutesBelow the Colorado average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 29 minutesBelow the Colorado average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 51%Above the Colorado average |
Inspections
38 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
April 25, 2025 · Standard inspection · 21 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2025Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected May 12, 2025Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected May 15, 2025Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected May 9, 2025Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected May 15, 2025Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 15, 2025Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected May 1, 2025Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 15, 2025Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 15, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 15, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 16, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected May 15, 2025Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 15, 2025Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 15, 2025Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 15, 2025Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 15, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 15, 2025Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected May 15, 2025Notify 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.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 1, 2025Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2025Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsCorrected May 1, 2025
March 7, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 17 citations
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 5, 2024Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 5, 2024Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2024
Fines and payment denials
2 fines totaling $53,136 and 2 Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- April 25, 2025Fine: $23,959
- April 25, 2025Payment denial, 12 days
- March 7, 2024Payment denial, 25 days
- March 7, 2024Fine: $29,177
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- North Star Healthcare LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 85
- Average residents per day
- 69
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- April 1, 1990
- Part of a chain
- Pacs Group, 275 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 065274
Location
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Questions about Westwood Post Acute
How did Westwood Post Acute do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 25, 2025 and cited 21 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Westwood Post Acute?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 14 minutes with each resident per day, including 29 minutes from registered nurses. 51% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Westwood Post Acute been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Westwood Post Acute 2 times in the last three years, totaling $53,136.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.