DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in DENVER, CO

2201 N DOWNING ST, DENVER, CO, 80205 | 3038614825

CMS Five-Star Rating

★★★☆☆ 3/5

Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures

Facility Overview

Medicare Medicaid
Certified Beds82
Average Residents/Day79.2
CMS Certification Number065323

Staffing Levels

Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)

Total Nurse Staffing 2.90 HPRD
RN Staffing 0.49 HPRD

Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies

Most Recent Inspection December 18, 2025
Total Deficiencies 9

DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER had 9 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 18, 2025).

Inspection Findings — December 18, 2025

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
  • 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. (Level E)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. (Level D)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)
    Corrected — January 9, 2026
CareQED Analysis

Denver North Care Center is a 82-bed nursing home in Denver, Colorado. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident day, below the Colorado average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 9 deficiencies, none of them severe.

The facility shows a moderate overall quality rating compared with peers, which suggests typical performance on publicly reported measures. However, a recent inspection noted several care-related deficiencies and staffing is below the state average, so ask what specific steps the facility has taken to correct those care gaps and to shore up staffing and care coordination for pain, respiratory, hospice needs, infection testing, and resident engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?

DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.

What is DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?

DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

How is staffing at DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER?

DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER reports 2.89951 total nurse hours per resident day.

Has DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?

On its most recent inspection, DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER had 9 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.

How many beds does DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER have?

DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER has 82 certified beds.

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Data Source

This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.

CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.

CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.

CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.

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