HOLLY HEIGHTS CARE AND REHABILITATION

Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 6000 E Iliff Ave in Denver, Colorado (ZIP 80222). The facility operates 133 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation received a 2-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance below the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 3 stars, consistent with the national average. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting performance above the national average on clinical quality indicators. These component ratings are based on data reported to and verified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation holds dual certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents who rely on either federal insurance program to cover skilled nursing and long-term care services. Individuals whose care is funded through private pay or other insurance arrangements may also be admitted depending on availability and facility policy. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (303) 757-5441 to confirm current accepted payment sources and bed availability. When considered in the context of national benchmarks, Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, but the individual components reflect notable variation. The 2-star health inspection rating suggests a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspection surveys compared to the national norm. The 3-star staffing rating indicates that nurse and aide staffing levels are consistent with what CMS observes nationally. The 5-star quality measure rating stands out as the facility's strongest area, suggesting that on tracked clinical outcomes, such as rates of hospital readmission, pain management, and functional decline, the facility performs at the highest tier nationally. Consumers and care coordinators reviewing this facility should weigh these component differences as part of a broader evaluation that may include on-site visits, direct inquiry with facility staff, and review of detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database.