WESTWOOD POST ACUTE

Westwood Post Acute is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 3185 W Arkansas Ave in Denver, Colorado 80219. The facility operates 85 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid patients. It is situated in Denver County and can be reached by phone at (303) 922-1169. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Westwood Post Acute holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, indicating a below-average inspection record relative to other facilities nationwide. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, placing it at the national average for staffing levels. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, representing above-average performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These individual domain ratings are each based on distinct data sources and methodologies used by CMS in its Five-Star Quality Rating System. Westwood Post Acute accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which broadens access for residents who rely on federal or state-funded health coverage. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits coordinator to clarify specific coverage eligibility, out-of-pocket costs, and any private pay arrangements that may apply. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Westwood Post Acute presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average, driven in part by its 1-star health inspection rating, which is notably lower than average. The 3-star staffing rating is consistent with the national norm. The 5-star quality measure rating stands out as a strong result within the CMS framework, suggesting above-average performance on resident outcome measures such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and functional decline. Prospective residents and their families may find it useful to weigh these individual ratings in context, recognizing that each domain reflects a different aspect of facility performance. CMS updates these ratings periodically, and current data is maintained on the official Medicare Care Compare website for reference.