Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The
Wheat Ridge, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065292) · 103 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $46,150
Phone: (303) 422-1533 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Colorado's state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
This facility reports 3.57 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, and holds a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported in this data set.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $46,150.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
The Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado. Certified since September 1990, the facility has 103 certified beds and an average daily census of 82.7 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.57, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in this data set.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $46,150.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set.
Families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.57 per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day; the staffing rating is 4 stars. Turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $46,150.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 103 certified beds and an average daily census of 82.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company; chain affiliation information was not provided in this data set.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scored 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information was not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 3034221533 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour or facility environment details; contact the facility at 3034221533 to arrange a visit and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065292?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.