REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE

The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 3835 Harlan St in Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033. The facility operates within Jefferson County and holds 103 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a 1-star rating in health inspections, the lowest possible score in that category, indicating that state inspection results placed the facility in the bottom tier nationally. Staffing received a 1-star rating as well, reflecting reported staffing levels that rank below national norms. In contrast, the quality measure rating stands at 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that clinical outcome measures for this facility compare favorably against national benchmarks. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, meaning it is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria, with specifics governed by Colorado state policy. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (303) 422-1533 to discuss current bed availability and accepted payment arrangements. When viewed against national averages, The Rehabilitation Center at Sandalwood presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven primarily by low scores in health inspections and staffing. However, the 5-star quality measure rating distinguishes it in the area of clinical outcomes, suggesting that despite lower inspection and staffing scores, certain resident care metrics tracked by CMS reflect positively compared to peer facilities. Consumers reviewing this facility should consider all three component ratings individually, as the overall star rating represents a composite that may not fully capture performance in any single domain. The CMS Nursing Home Compare database is a recommended resource for reviewing detailed inspection reports and staffing data associated with this facility.