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Berkley Care Center

735 S LOCUST ST, DENVER, CO, 80224

(303) 320-4377

118 licensed beds

CMS rates Berkley Care Center 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 73 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with $17,160 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

735 S Locust St

Denver, CO 80224

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Bed capacity

118

State license

020419

CMS facility ID

065223

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Berkley Care Center

Street address

735 S LOCUST ST

City / state / ZIP

Denver, CO 80224

Phone

(303) 320-4377

Website

lcca.com

State license #

020419

About this facility — Berkley Care Center

Berkley Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Denver, Colorado. It is licensed for 118 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Colorado (90 beds).

It is one of 143 senior care facilities in Denver and 210 skilled nursing facilities across Colorado. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Berkley Care Center 73 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $17,160 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Life Care Centers of America

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Abuaba, Romano

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Ben Oun, Kaouther

Governing body · Operational control — since 2026

Cross, Cindy

Officer · Owner of a disclosable party — since 2006

Fletcher, Todd

Operational control — since 2020

Franco, Mark

Operational control — since 2025

Lay, Lisa

Operational control — since 2017

Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2003

Preston, Aubrey

Operational control — since 2025

Preston, Forrest

Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2005

Rubalcaba, Maria

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022

Schmidt, Derek

Governing body · Operational control — since 2023

Smith, Frank

Operational control — since 2025

Swanker, Richard

Operational control — since 2011

Thurmond, Joan

Officer — since 2006

Ziegler, James

Operational control — since 2006

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

License status

Active

Licensed / certified since

1986-01-01

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

9 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$17,160 total

Last standard inspection

2026-02-26

Nurse staffing

3.8 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$377 per day (≈ $11,460/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

79% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 19% private/other

Occupancy

74% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

7% below the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

118

Licensed as

Nursing Facilities

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-02-26Health inspection9 citations

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-03-27

F-0678

D · No harm found

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2026-03-27

F-0698

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2026-03-27

F-0699

D · No harm found

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2026-03-27

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2026-03-27

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-03-27

F-0849

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-03-27

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-27

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2026-03-27

2023-11-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-12-29

F-0761

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2023-12-29

F-0923

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2023-12-29

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (61 citations)

2022-08-11Health inspection17 citations

F-0578

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0676

D · No harm found

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0679

D · No harm found

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0685

E · No harm found

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0689

G · Actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0690

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0697

D · No harm found

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0740

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0744

E · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0790

D · No harm found

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0880

F · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0886

E · No harm found

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2022-09-09

F-0923

E · No harm found

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2022-09-09

2026-02-26Fire-safety inspection14 citations

K-0211

F · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0321

F · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

K-0374

F · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-04-12

K-0923

F · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2026-04-12

2023-11-30Fire-safety inspection18 citations

K-0222

F · No harm found

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0271

F · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0321

F · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0351

F · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0363

F · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0781

F · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0911

F · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0914

F · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0915

F · No harm found

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2024-03-13

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-03-13

2022-08-11Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-10-21

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-10-21

K-0325

D · No harm found

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2022-09-15

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-10-21

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-10-21

K-0355

E · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-10-01

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-10-01

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-10-21

K-0914

E · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-10-21

K-0917

E · No harm found

Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.

Corrected 2022-10-21

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-10-03

K-0927

E · No harm found

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2022-10-21

Federal penalties

2023-11-30Fine$17,160

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 065223.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Colorado.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 92% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 39

Federal fines, 3 years

$17,160

More than 61% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $9,110

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.8

Higher than 64% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.5

Nursing staff turnover, annual

23%

Among the lowest of nursing homes in the state

State median: 47%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Colorado average on 10 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	12.6%	12.8%	13.5%	Near state average
Lose too much weight	10.4%	4.8%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.5%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.0%	1.4%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	8.6%	8.8%	13.5%	Near state average
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.3%	3.4%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	88.7%	93.4%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	8.6%	11.7%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	5.2%	11.6%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.1%	93.7%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	3.2%	3.4%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	18.3%	20.6%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	17.4%	19.9%	15.4%	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	58.4%	77.0%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.6%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	68.0%	73.6%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	34.5%	20.5%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	2.9%	12.0%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

K-0321 3 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K-0345 3 inspections. Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K-0353 3 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0712 3 inspections. Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K-0918 3 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Colorado

Licensing: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Hca Healthone Rose, about 2.3 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
National Jewish Health, about 3.0 miles.
Adventhealth Porter, about 4.0 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Crestmoor Care Center, Denver, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Hilltop Park Post Acute, Denver, about 0.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Center At Lowry, Denver, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Rowan Community, Denver, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Amberwood Post Acute, Denver, about 1.9 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.2156 ratings on Google

★Heather Fulton · 2025-12-21 · via Google
“Below is my original post. While my father was still in Berkeley manor. They then harassed my mother to get me to remove it. I did but only till my father left so they wouldn't retaliate on him in some inhumane way. Also updated, bare bare thin sheets, a piece of cheese on bread?? Never a vegetable. They didn't expect us to be there watching everyone. This owner must be raking in the insurance mo…”

★★★★★Prince Bryant · 2026-06-19 · via Google
“First day experience was great! Much better than expected. My mom was in great spirits and I was happy to see her smiling again! Thank you!”

★Carolyn Fulton · 2026-01-11 · via Google
“Inconsistent with the supposed 2 showers per week. Food using the very cheapest ingredients, no fresh fruit or vegetables. One man allowed to scream and curse in the dining room, making all other patients uncomfortable and leaving their food to get out of there. Call button rarely answered, and, if answered, takes 15 to 30 min. Very poor hygiene practiced. One plastic cup per patient to be us…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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