Berkley Care Center
735 S Locust St, Denver, CO 80224 · (303) 320-4377
For profit - Limited Liability company · 118 certified beds
Berkley Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 9 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $17,160 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 26, 2026 found 9 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.February 26, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.February 26, 2026 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 26, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.February 26, 2026 · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.February 26, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.February 26, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.February 26, 2026 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.February 26, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 30, 2023 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.November 30, 2023 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.November 30, 2023 · F0923 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,160November 30, 2023
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 | 3.74 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.86 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 14.5% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 118 |
| Average residents per day | 72.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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