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Western Hills Health Care Center
1625 Carr St., Lakewood, CO 80214
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Western Hills Health Care Center Description
Western Hills Health Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, hospice, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Edgewater, Colorado and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 making it the 27th highest rated community in the city out of 39 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- Several reviews report severe neglect, including residents being left unattended, unfed, and in unsanitary conditions.
- Complaints about staff being mean, inattentive, and engaging in personal activities instead of caring for residents.
- Accusations of the facility not taking responsibility for their actions, including failing to inform families when a resident has passed away.
- Concerns about the facility's management and compliance with health standards, with suggestions of legal action against the directors.
- Specific criticism directed at the head doctor for unethical behavior and poor patient care.
- Some reviews mention that the facility does not motivate or stimulate residents to be active or participate in their own care.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviews praise the staff for being compassionate, attentive, and professional, mentioning specific employees by name.
- Positive experiences with rehabilitation services, with some residents and their families expressing satisfaction with the care received.
- Comments on the facility being clean, having a friendly atmosphere, and providing enjoyable activities for residents.
- Several reviewers specifically recommend the facility for both short-term and long-term care, highlighting the quality of nursing care and therapy.
- Appreciation for the facility's efforts to make residents and their families feel welcome and supported during difficult times.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews commend the facility for its cleanliness and care, others criticize it for the quality of long-term care and the use of temp agencies.
- Discrepancies in experiences, with some finding the staff and administration to be dishonest or lacking in communication.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: April 18, 1985
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 140
Total current residents: 86
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 3
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $20462
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-12-06 | 2022-12-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-13 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-09 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-15 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-10-13 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-10-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-31 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-09-15 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-08-05 | 2021-08-16 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-08 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-29 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-13 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-08-08 | 2019-09-04 | E | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-08-08 | 2019-08-08 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-08-08 | 2019-11-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-05 | 2023-02-07 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-12-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-08-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | 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. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | F | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2021-07-13 | 2021-07-29 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-09-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-19 | D | 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. |
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-19 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-07-16 | 2019-08-19 | F | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-11-13 | $3,250 |
| 2021-07-13 | $15,587 |
| 2021-12-20 | $650 |
| 2021-12-27 | $975 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Edgewater which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 5,302 (very small town).
- The average income is $58,123, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 76
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 53.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 101 days of rain, 49 days of snow and 213 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year
- The median age is 37.7 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 6.55% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 9.29% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 18% Hispanic or Latino, and 75% White.
- The crime rate is 12.64 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.93 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 7.89 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.6 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.94 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 143.0, Moderate Days 99.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 30.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Natural Grocers
0.4 miles awaySafeway
0.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.6 miles awayKing Soopers
1.8 miles awaySprouts Farmers Market
2.0 miles awayTransportation
Garrison
0.6 miles awayLakewood - Wadsworth
0.7 miles awayBus Stations
W Colfax Ave after Wadsworth Blvd
0.5 miles awayWadsworth Blvd & W 17th Ave
0.5 miles awayWadsworth Blvd & W Colfax Ave
0.6 miles awayW Colfax Ave & Wadsworth Blvd
0.6 miles awayW Colfax Ave before Wadsworth Blvd
0.6 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.5 miles awayTCF Bank
0.6 miles awayFirst Bank
0.6 miles awayAcademy Bank
0.7 miles awayKeyBank
1.2 miles awayHospitals
Lutheran Medical Center
1.4 miles awaySCL Health Lutheran Medical Center
1.7 miles awayHealth Unit
2.2 miles awaySaint Anthony Medical Campus
2.6 miles awaySaint Anthony Hospital
2.6 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.1 miles awayKing Soopers Pharmacy
2.3 miles awayPeoples Pharmacy
2.7 miles awayRite Aid
3.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.3 miles awayDentists
Bright Now! Dental
0.5 miles awayLakewood Family Dentistry
0.5 miles awayDenTal avera
0.6 miles awayComfort Dental
0.7 miles awayComfort Dental Smile Center
1.2 miles awayParks
Charles Whitlock Recreation Park
0.1 miles awayCarl G Morse Park
0.2 miles awayJames J Richey Park
0.3 miles awayJefferson County Open School Community Garden
0.8 miles awayAviation Park
0.8 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Unity Temple of Pratical Christianity
6.8 miles awayShopping
Bath & Body Works / EcoPolitan
2.3 miles awayColorado Mills
3.5 miles awaySafeway
3.8 miles awayCulture
NEXT Gallery
1.0 miles awayLakewood Cultural Center
2.3 miles awayGazebo
2.8 miles awayBonfils Amphitheatre
2.8 miles awayHistoric Elitch Gardens Theatre
3.0 miles awayRestaurants
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
0.5 miles awayDanny's Carnation Restaurant
0.6 miles awayGregorio's Mexican Restaurant
0.6 miles awayThe Taco House
0.6 miles awayLechuga’s
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