Uptown Care Center
745 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 · (303) 860-0500
For profit - Corporation · 79 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Uptown Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 4 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,278 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. | ★★★★★ 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. | ★★★★★ 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 August 7, 2025 found 4 citations. 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.August 7, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.August 7, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 7, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 7, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 29, 2026 · F0550 · 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.March 25, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,278March 25, 2025
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 | 2.99 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.44 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.79 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 17.6% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 78.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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