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Christopher House
6270 West 38Th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Christopher House Description
Christopher House Rehabilitation and Care Community offers person-centered rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care for individuals in Wheatridge, Colorado, and the surrounding areas.
At Christopher House Rehabilitation and Care Community, our goal is to promote an environment that focuses on care, healing, and wellness. We are dedicated to providing a wide array of care options, such as skilled short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, designed for the “whole person,” including those living with behavioral health challenges.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many employees express a deep appreciation for the residents, staff, and administrative support at Christopher House, highlighting a positive work environment and a strong sense of community.
- Staff members, including nurses, CNAs, and directors, mention feeling supported and valued, with a focus on providing compassionate care and innovative services to residents.
- Several reviews commend the facility for its cleanliness, especially in relation to COVID-19 precautions, and for maintaining a safe environment for both residents and staff.
- Some patients and family members have had positive experiences, noting caring staff, engaging activities, and improvements in health and well-being.
Negative Reviews:
- A few reviews report concerns about staff attitudes, with some nurses described as having a bad attitude and being slow to assist patients.
- There are mentions of poor communication and a lack of responsiveness to family members' inquiries about their loved ones' care.
- Some reviewers express dissatisfaction with the facility's physical condition, staffing levels, and adherence to medical instructions.
- One review contains serious allegations of racism and mismanagement at Lakeside Post Acute, advising against sending family members there.
- There are reports of patients being left in uncomfortable conditions, such as sitting in soiled clothing and lacking proper medication management.
Mixed Reviews:
- While many reviews highlight the caring nature of the staff and the quality of care provided, others suggest a need for improvement in staff attitudes and facility management.
- Some individuals have had personal experiences of care and compassion, whereas others have faced challenges with staff communication and responsiveness.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 26, 1990
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 78
Total current residents: 58
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $7982
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-01 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-30 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-04-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-23 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-27 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-21 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-09-17 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-09-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-09-10 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-30 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-27 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-27 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-03-20 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-05-05 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-27 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-14 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-10-12 | 2021-10-14 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-01-12 | 2021-02-05 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-06 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-06 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-06 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-21 | F | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-13 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-13 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-10-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-06 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-08-14 | $8,453 |
| 2020-02-12 | $35,643 |
| 2021-04-12 | $650 |
| 2021-10-12 | $7,332 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Wheat Ridge which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 31,192 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $72,945, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 53.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 81 days of rain, 49 days of snow and 233 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 10.26 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.23 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 6.65 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.35 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.94 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 143.0, Moderate Days 99.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 30.0, Unhealthy Days 1.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
King Soopers
0.6 miles awaySafeway
0.7 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.7 miles awaySprouts Farmers Market
0.9 miles awayNatural Grocers
1.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
W 32nd Ave & Pierce St
0.5 miles awayW 44th Ave & Ingalls St
0.6 miles awayW 44th Ave & Harlan St
0.6 miles awayW 32nd Ave & Chase St
0.6 miles awayW 44th Ave & Fenton St
0.6 miles awayBanks
Wells Fargo
0.6 miles awayU.S. Bank
0.6 miles awayKeyBank
0.6 miles awayFirst Bank
0.9 miles awayBank of the West
1.0 miles awayHospitals
Lutheran Medical Center
1.1 miles awaySCL Health Lutheran Medical Center
1.2 miles awayTennyson Center for Children at Colorado Christian Home
1.3 miles awayColorado Acute Long Term Hospital
2.3 miles awayHealth Unit
4.4 miles awayPharmacies
Safeway Pharmacy
1.6 miles awayWalgreens
2.0 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.8 miles awayKing Soopers Pharmacy
3.6 miles awayGood Neighbor Pharmacy
3.9 miles awayDentists
Dental, Vision & <something>
0.6 miles awayWest Berkeley Lake
0.7 miles awayrisas
0.9 miles awayMalcolm E Boone, DDS
1.2 miles awayTennyson Pediatric Dentistry
1.3 miles awayParks
Wheat Ridge
0.0 miles awayPanorama Park
0.4 miles awayRandall Park
0.4 miles awayHopper Hollow Park
0.6 miles awayStites Park
0.7 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Unity Temple of Pratical Christianity
5.7 miles awayShopping
Bath & Body Works / EcoPolitan
4.2 miles awayColorado Mills
5.4 miles awayCulture
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
1.0 miles awayLapis Gallery
1.2 miles awayLalu: imagine. create. play.
1.2 miles awayWestward Gallery
1.3 miles awayOriental Theater
1.3 miles awayRestaurants
Infinitus Pizza Pie (iPIE)
0.3 miles awayMama Sanninos
0.3 miles awayRight Coast Pizza
0.6 miles awaySnarf's Sandwiches
0.8 miles awayTokyo Joe's
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