SIERRA POST ACUTE — Nursing Home in LAKEWOOD, CO
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 102 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 88.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 065272 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.31 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.54 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SIERRA POST ACUTE had 9 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (January 29, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — January 29, 2026
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Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. (Level E)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — February 7, 2026
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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 — February 4, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — February 13, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — February 4, 2026
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level D)Corrected — February 9, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level G)Corrected — February 7, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level F)Corrected — February 4, 2026
Sierra Post Acute is a 102-bed nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident day, below the Colorado average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in January 2026, cited 9 deficiencies, one of them severe. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
There aren’t any clear strengths noted on the sheet; the facility has multiple recent quality and safety concerns and an abuse flag that make its overall performance worrisome. You should ask what specific steps the facility has taken to prevent and detect abuse and to protect residents — for example, their policies, staff training, supervision, and how incidents are reported and monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SIERRA POST ACUTE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SIERRA POST ACUTE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SIERRA POST ACUTE's CMS star rating?
SIERRA POST ACUTE has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SIERRA POST ACUTE?
SIERRA POST ACUTE reports 3.31141 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SIERRA POST ACUTE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SIERRA POST ACUTE had 9 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does SIERRA POST ACUTE have?
SIERRA POST ACUTE has 102 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER — 2/5 — 0.2 mi
- WESTLAKE CARE COMMUNITY — 4/5 — 0.3 mi
- CAMBRIDGE CARE CENTER — 4/5 — 0.3 mi
- HARMONY POINTE CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 1.1 mi
- WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 1.4 mi
- MAPLETON POST ACUTE — 3/5 — 1.4 mi
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.