Sierra Post Acute
Lakewood, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065272) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $54,903 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (303) 238-1375 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sierra Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sierra Post Acute reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Sierra Post Acute has 3 federal fines on record totaling $54,903.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Sierra Post Acute is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1990. The facility is certified for 102 beds, with an average of 82.7 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sierra Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its four component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $54,903.00, and 1 payment denial on this facility's record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Sierra Post Acute; families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details.
Sierra Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sierra Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sierra Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 50.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $54,903.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sierra Post Acute is certified for 102 beds and has an average daily census of 82.7 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 operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Sierra Post Acute scores 2, 1, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3032381375 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS data; contact the facility at 3032381375 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065272?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.