Lakeside Post Acute
Wheat Ridge, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065273) · 78 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $14,058
Phone: (303) 421-2272 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakeside Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Lakeside Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.5%.
Lakeside Post Acute has 2 federal fines on record totaling $14,058.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Lakeside Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, first approved on January 26, 1990. It is certified for 78 beds and reports an average daily census of 62.1 residents. The facility is operated for-profit as a corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lakeside Post Acute holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.13 for Colorado. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $14,058.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare to understand the underlying findings.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as published for this facility; families should consult Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakeside Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Lakeside Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 56.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $14,058.00, and no 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; no Special Focus program status is listed in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lakeside Post Acute is certified for 78 beds with an average of 62.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Pacs Group chain, which has 274 facilities nationally averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 26, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and combines these into an overall rating (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3034212272 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3034212272 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065273?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.