Uptown Care Center
Denver, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065311) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,278
Phone: (303) 860-0500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Uptown Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Uptown Care Center reports 2.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.6%.
Uptown Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,278.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Uptown Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Denver, Colorado, certified since July 1993. The facility is licensed for 79 beds and had an average of 78.9 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Uptown Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.99 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $8,278.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
Important: CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Uptown Care Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
This profile does not indicate participation in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, nor does it list chain ownership information.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare, current data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Uptown Care Center has an overall rating of 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 staffing is 2.99 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 17.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS reports 1 fine totaling $8,278.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; the data provided does not indicate Special Focus Facility status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Uptown Care Center is certified for 79 beds and had an average of 78.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not identify chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Uptown Care Center scores 4 overall, 2 for health inspections, 5 for quality measures, and 5 for staffing.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (303) 860-0500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (303) 860-0500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065311?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.