Highline Post Acute
Denver, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065256) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $79,956 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (303) 759-4221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Highline Post Acute an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Highline Post Acute reports 3.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
Highline Post Acute has 4 federal fines on record totaling $79,956.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Highline Post Acute is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Denver, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1989. The facility is licensed for 125 beds and reports an average daily census of 120.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Highline Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show 3.12 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $79,956.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the provided data.
Highline Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9. CMS data indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
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?
Highline Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.12 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 43.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $79,956.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Highline Post Acute is certified for 125 beds with an average daily population of 120.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 15, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; Highline Post Acute scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (303) 759-4221 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (303) 759-4221 for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065256?state=CO for the most current CMS data.
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.