Brighton Care Center
2025 E Egbert St, Brighton, CO 80601 · (303) 659-4580
For profit - Corporation · 108 certified beds
Brighton Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 4 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $38,812 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 7, 2024 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 7, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 7, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 7, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.November 7, 2024 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.November 7, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.November 7, 2024 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $38,812November 7, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.26 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.48 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 108 |
| Average residents per day | 88.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Riverdale Post Acute Brighton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Ridgeview Post Acute Commerce City · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Irondale Post Acute Commerce City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Villas at Sunny Acres Thornton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Skylake Post Acute Thornton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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