Health Center at Franklin Park
1535 Park Ave, Denver, CO 80218 · (303) 479-3692
Non profit - Corporation · 86 certified beds
Health Center at Franklin Park has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 6 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 March 26, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.March 26, 2026 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.March 26, 2026 · F0680 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 26, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.March 26, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.March 26, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.March 26, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 27, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.02 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.02 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 33.9% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 86 |
| Average residents per day | 60.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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