The Lodge At Red Rocks
Morrison, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065188) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $144,259 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (720) 983-4600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Lodge At Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado 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 1 out of 5.
The Lodge At Red Rocks reports 3.70838 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50903 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
The Lodge At Red Rocks has 4 federal fines on record totaling $144,259.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is currently designated a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance under increased CMS oversight.
About this facility
The Lodge At Red Rocks is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Morrison, Jefferson County, Colorado, certified for 180 beds with an average of 138.5 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been approved since April 1982.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, the quality measures rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.70838 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50903 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this listing.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $144,259.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for The Lodge At Red Rocks. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details of the underlying findings. In addition, this facility carries a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate designation from CMS, which identifies facilities with a history of persistent poor performance that are subject to increased regulatory oversight and more frequent inspections.
No ownership change has been recorded for this facility in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation was provided in the data reviewed.
Source: 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?
The Lodge At Red Rocks has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.70838 hours per resident per day, with 0.50903 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported turnover data for this facility, and the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $144,259.00, plus 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistently poor performance under increased CMS oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 180 beds and has an average of 138.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation was provided in the data reviewed.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 1, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 1, 1, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (720) 983-4600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered by CMS data; contact the facility at (720) 983-4600 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065188?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.