HEALTH CENTER AT FRANKLIN PARK

Health Center at Franklin Park is a skilled nursing facility located at 1535 Park Ave in Denver, Colorado (ZIP code 80218). The facility operates 86 certified beds and is classified as a non-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, and can be reached by phone at (303) 479-3692. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Health Center at Franklin Park holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars. In the individual rating categories, the facility receives a 3-star rating for health inspections, a 5-star rating for staffing, and a 4-star rating for quality measures. The staffing rating reflects data on the levels and consistency of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The health inspection rating is based on findings from standard surveys conducted by state agencies on behalf of CMS. The quality measure rating reflects performance on a set of clinical indicators related to resident health outcomes. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Health Center at Franklin Park may accept residents who rely on either federal program for payment of long-term or post-acute care services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to benefit period rules and cost-sharing requirements. Medicaid may cover long-term care costs for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by the state of Colorado. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or supplemental insurance coverage should contact the facility directly. Compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, Health Center at Franklin Park's overall rating of 4 stars places it above that benchmark. The 5-star staffing rating is notably higher than what many facilities receive nationally, while the 4-star quality measure rating also exceeds the national average. The 3-star health inspection rating is at the national average. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and represent a snapshot based on the most recently available inspection, staffing, and quality data. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile and consult with healthcare professionals when evaluating care options.