Juniper Village - the Spearly Center
2205 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80211 · (303) 458-1112
For profit - Corporation · 135 certified beds
Juniper Village - the Spearly Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 1 citation (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 6 times in the last three years, $267,831 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 14, 2026 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 14, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 11, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.December 11, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 23, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 23, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.May 23, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 23, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).May 23, 2024 · F0603 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.May 23, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.May 23, 2024 · F0675 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.May 23, 2024 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.December 19, 2023 · F0690 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,953April 22, 2025
- Fine of $114,111December 11, 2024
- Fine of $14,260October 23, 2024
- Fine of $42,965June 5, 2024
- Fine of $66,256May 23, 2024
- Fine of $19,286December 19, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 76 daysStarting July 2, 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 | 2.76 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.43 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.68 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.6% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 135 |
| Average residents per day | 126.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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