SIERRA POST ACUTE

Sierra Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 1432 Depew St in Lakewood, Colorado (ZIP 80214), within Jefferson County. The facility operates 102 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Sierra Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component domains, each rated separately. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that compare favorably to national benchmarks across nursing and aide categories. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score in this domain, which is based on clinical data reported for resident outcomes across multiple care indicators. Sierra Post Acute is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may wish to contact the facility directly at (303) 238-1375 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance or payment arrangements that may be accepted. Coverage and eligibility details are determined by individual program rules and the resident's specific circumstances. When viewed against national averages, Sierra Post Acute presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating domains. The overall 2-star rating places the facility below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by the 1-star health inspection rating, which is notably below average and reflects survey and complaint findings recorded by state inspectors. In contrast, the facility's 4-star staffing rating suggests that nurse and aide staffing levels are above the national norm, and the 5-star quality measure rating indicates strong performance on clinical outcome metrics reported to CMS. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, to gain a more complete picture of the facility's inspection history and cited deficiencies before making placement decisions.