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Berkley Manor Care Center

735 S LOCUST ST, DENVER, CO, 80224
(303) 320-4377
118 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections5/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
118
State license
020419
CMS facility ID
065223
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Berkley Manor Care Center
Street address
735 S LOCUST ST
City / state / ZIP
Denver, CO 80224
Phone
(303) 320-4377
Website
State license #
020419

Berkley Manor 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.

Federal inspectors have cited Berkley Manor 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 August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

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
Cross, Cindy
Officer — since 2006
Fletcher, Todd
Operational control — since 2021
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 2006
Lay, Lisa
Operational control — since 2017
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2003
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Forrest
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2005
Rubalcaba, Maria
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Schmidt, Derek
Governing body · Operational control — since 2023
Swanker, Richard
Operational control — since 2022
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2006
Tsiboah, Rita
Governing body · Operational control — since 2022
Ziegler, James
Operational control — since 2001

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
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$17,160 total
Last standard inspection
2026-02-26
Nurse staffing
3.7 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 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
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
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 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.
Corrected 2026-07-10
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.
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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Ownership & corporate history

Primary tier
Prior operators & transfers
Corporate network & affiliates
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Owners' other facilities
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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The 73 citations above are shown free. The report takes each one and explains it in plain English — what the tag requires, how serious the scope/severity grade really is, whether it recurred across surveys — plus the five-year pattern a single inspection can't show.

Civil & criminal lawsuits

Advanced tier only
Active civil suits
#
Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Citations, owner history, lawsuits — decoded into one PDF.
Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
Displayed with attribution · refreshed on re-run
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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