Oakwood Care And Rehabilitation
Lakewood, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065248) · 170 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $217,271 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (303) 238-8333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Oakwood Care And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Oakwood Care And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 3.00 hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 53.7%.
Yes, Oakwood Care And Rehabilitation has 3 federal fines on record totaling $217,271.00 and 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection details on Care Compare.
About this facility
Oakwood Care And Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado, operating in Jefferson County since March 1989. The facility is certified for 170 beds and reports an average daily census of 126.2 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Oakwood holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measures rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.00 per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $217,271.00, and 2 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision. No Special Focus Facility designation is listed in this data. There has been no ownership change in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Oakwood Care And Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.00 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 53.7% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $217,271.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 170 beds with an average daily census of 126.2 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 has 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3032388333 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of CMS data; contact the facility at 3032388333 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065248?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.