Life Care Center of Westminster
7751 Zenobia Ct, Westminster, CO 80030 · (303) 412-9121
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Life Care Center of Westminster has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 10 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $47,398 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 1, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 1, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.May 1, 2025 · F0565 · 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.May 1, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 1, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.May 1, 2025 · F0943 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.May 1, 2025 · F0561 · 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 1, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 1, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.May 1, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.May 1, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 19, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 1, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.November 13, 2024 · 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.June 17, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,215March 19, 2026
- Fine of $21,359May 1, 2025
- Fine of $8,824June 17, 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 | 3.87 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.02 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 79.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Center at Northridge, LLC Westminster · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Village Care and Rehabilitation Center Westminster · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Clear Creek Care Center Westminster · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Park Forest Care Center LLC Westminster · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Brighton Care Center Brighton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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