Western Hills Health Care Center
Lakewood, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065209) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (303) 232-6881 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Western Hills Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Western Hills Health Care Center reports 3.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.7% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Western Hills Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Western Hills Health Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado, first approved for certification in 1985. The facility is certified for 140 beds and reports an average of 90.1 residents. It is operated under a For profit - Corporation ownership structure and has not changed ownership in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Western Hills holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average (Colorado average: 3.13). Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing is reported at 3.73992 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81090 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.7%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
Western Hills Health Care Center is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Western Hills Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at 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 3.73992 hours per resident per day, including 0.81090 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 42.7% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 140 beds and reports an average of 90.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 18, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; Western Hills scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 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 3032326881 and 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 3032326881 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065209?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.