LAKESIDE POST ACUTE

Lakeside Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 6270 W 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge, Colorado (Jefferson County), zip code 80033. The facility operates 78 certified beds and is owned and operated as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Lakeside Post Acute holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, and the staffing rating is also 2 stars, both of which fall below the national average. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, which is the highest score available and indicates performance above the national average on clinical quality indicators. These ratings reflect data collected and published by CMS and represent a snapshot of the facility's performance across multiple measurement periods. Lakeside Post Acute is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (303) 421-2272 to confirm current bed availability, payment options, and the acceptance of specific insurance plans. When compared to national benchmarks, Lakeside Post Acute presents a mixed performance profile. The overall 3-star rating is on par with the national average, while the health inspection and staffing ratings at 2 stars each indicate areas where the facility performs below average. The 5-star quality measure rating, however, places the facility among the higher-performing nursing homes in the country on that specific dimension. Individuals researching skilled nursing care options in the Wheat Ridge and greater Jefferson County area may use these ratings, alongside direct facility visits and consultations with healthcare providers, to inform their decision-making process.