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Mapleton Post Acute

Lakewood, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065097) · 90 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.13★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (303) 237-1325 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Mapleton Post Acute in Lakewood, CO has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Mapleton Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.

Mapleton Post Acute has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Mapleton Post Acute Mapleton Post Acute: 4★ 4★ CO average CO average: 3.13★ 3.13★ The Ensign Group chain avg The Ensign Group chain avg: 3.2★ 3.2★

About this facility

Mapleton Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado. The facility has been certified since April 1968 and operates 90 certified beds, with an average of 76 residents. It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.

According to CMS Care Compare, Mapleton Post Acute holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.

Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility and no payment denials. There is no indication in the data of an abuse icon being displayed or a Special Focus Facility designation for Mapleton Post Acute.

Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the available data. Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note the combination of above-average overall rating alongside a lower staffing rating and elevated turnover figure. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Mapleton Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Mapleton Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 50.0%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.

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 Facility status for Mapleton Post Acute.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility has 90 certified beds with an average of 76 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

Mapleton Post Acute is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since April 1968.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on four dimensions: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Mapleton Post Acute scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 3032371325 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 3032371325 to arrange a tour and discuss details.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the current record for Mapleton Post Acute at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065097?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.