Amberwood Post Acute
Denver, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065034) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,636
Phone: (303) 756-1566 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amberwood Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Amberwood Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of about 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Amberwood Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,636.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Amberwood Post Acute is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Denver, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is certified for 88 beds and reports an average daily census of 82.8 residents.
CMS Care Compare gives Amberwood Post Acute an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. The component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.93, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,636.00 against this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
Amberwood Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator on record.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Amberwood Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a 44.1% nursing staff turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,636.00; there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Amberwood Post Acute is certified for 88 beds and has an average daily census of 82.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Amberwood Post Acute scores 2, 2, and 4 stars respectively, with an overall of 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3037561566 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3037561566 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065034?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.