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Westlake Health And Rehabilitation Center

Greeley, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065212) · 107 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.13★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $14,069
Phone: (970) 356-8181 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Westlake Health And Rehabilitation 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 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

Westlake Health And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.3%.

CMS records show Westlake Health And Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine totaling $14,069.00 and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon on this facility and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Westlake Health And R… Westlake Health And R…: 4★ 4★ CO average CO average: 3.13★ 3.13★ The Ensign Group chain avg The Ensign Group chain avg: 3.2★ 3.2★

About this facility

Westlake Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 107 certified beds and an average daily census of 90 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 1985.

According to CMS Care Compare, Westlake holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing.

Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.01 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 72.3%, a figure families may wish to discuss further with facility administration.

On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $14,069.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased inspection oversight.

Westlake is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This information is sourced from 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?

Westlake has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Westlake accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.01 hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover of 72.3%; the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $14,069.00 and 0 payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, Westlake does not have the CMS abuse icon and is not in the Special Focus Facility program.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Westlake has 107 certified beds with an average of 90 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

Westlake is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Westlake has been certified since July 1985.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Westlake scores 4, 4, 2, and 3 stars respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9703568181 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9703568181 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view Westlake's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065212?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.