Western Hills Health Care Center
1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO, 80214
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Life Care Centers of America · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- of 5
- Staffing
- 4
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 140
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Linenberger, Charity | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Schmidt, Derek | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Fletcher, Todd | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ziegler, James | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Cross, Cindy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Fletcher, Todd | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Henry, Terry | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Lay, Lisa | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Preston, Forrest | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Swanker, Richard | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Thurmond, Joan | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Ziegler, James | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Denzler, Anna | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Dergance, Jeannae | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Fletcher, Todd | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Lay, Lisa | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Linenberger, Charity | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Aubrey | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Preston, Forrest | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Schmidt, Derek | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Swanker, Richard | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Ziegler, James | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Dergance, Jeannae | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Linenberger, Charity | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Jefferson County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation CCN 065001 | Aurora, CO | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $2,516 |
| City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center CCN 065009 | Denver, CO | 3 | 2 | 3 | Shown | $12,735 |
| Mountain Vista Health Center CCN 065015 | Wheat Ridge, CO | 1 | 1 | 3 | Shown | $39,227 |
| Amberwood Post Acute CCN 065034 | Denver, CO | 2 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $9,636 |
| Boulder Post Acute CCN 065052 | Boulder, CO | 2 | 2 | 3 | Shown | $9,113 |
| Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation CCN 065077 | Englewood, CO | 4 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $17,696 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Hills Health Care Center's CMS rating?
Western Hills Health Care Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Western Hills Health Care Center located?
Western Hills Health Care Center is located at 1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO, 80214 in Jefferson County, and CMS lists 140 certified beds.
Does Western Hills Health Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Western Hills Health Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Western Hills Health Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Western Hills Health Care Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.04 across 23 facilities in Jefferson County, and 3.16 across Colorado. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Western Hills Health Care Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Western Hills Health Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 065209
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 140
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 21 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | 0609 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 0610 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 0759 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Feb 27, 2024 | 0881 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 29, 2022 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0554 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0609 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0610 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0625 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0676 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0677 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0679 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0688 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0695 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0725 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0842 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0849 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0867 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jul 29, 2021 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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