Irondale Post Acute
Commerce City, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065318) · 95 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 5 totaling $131,261 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (303) 289-7110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Irondale Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below Colorado's state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Irondale Post Acute reports 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS nursing turnover data was not reported for this facility.
Irondale Post Acute has 5 federal fines on record totaling $131,261.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS has also designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility Candidate, indicating a history of persistent quality issues under increased inspection.
About this facility
Irondale Post Acute is a for-profit nursing home in Commerce City, Adams County, Colorado, certified for 95 beds with an average of 79.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Irondale Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. CMS staffing turnover data was not provided in this record.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $131,261.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. CMS has designated Irondale Post Acute as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, meaning CMS has identified this home as having a history of persistent quality issues and it is being monitored under an increased inspection schedule. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Irondale Post Acute is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: 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?
Irondale Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Colorado's state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day; CMS turnover data was not reported. The staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $131,261.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon on record, but CMS has designated this facility a Special Focus Facility Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 95 beds with an average daily census of 79.2 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 Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 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; please contact the facility at 3032897110 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3032897110 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065318?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.