01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-05-14 | 10 | 2026-05-14 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-02-27 | 5 | 2024-02-27 | 0 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-11-10 | 1 | 2022-11-10 | 0 |
CMS CCN 0652092026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Western Hills Health Care Center
1625 Carr St · Lakewood, CO 80214 · Jefferson County
Certified beds140CMS provider file
Recent citation rows16current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
16 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-05-14 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0655Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0679Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0685Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0730Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122026-05-14 · HEALTHF0908Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-122024-02-27 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-202024-02-27 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-202024-02-27 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-202024-02-27 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-202024-02-27 · HEALTHF0881Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-03-202022-11-10 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-12-2903 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- LINENBERGER, CHARITYIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/06/2024
- SCHMIDT, DEREKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/2012
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2021
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/18/2001
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/1994
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/02/2020
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/06/1976
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
- ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/1991
- DENZLER, ANNAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/15/2025
- DERGANCE, JEANNAEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/04/2023
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.74per resident day
RN hours0.81per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.29per resident day
Staff turnover42.7%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Lakewood ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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