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Cambridge Care Center

1685 EATON ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80214

(303) 232-4405

www.vivage.com/communities/cambridge

110 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1685 Eaton St

Lakewood, CO 80214

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

110

State license

020441

CMS facility ID

065296

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Cambridge Care Center

Street address

1685 EATON ST

City / state / ZIP

Lakewood, CO 80214

Phone

(303) 232-4405

Website

www.vivage.com/communities/cambridge

State license #

020441

About this facility — Cambridge Care Center

Cambridge Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lakewood, Colorado. It is licensed for 110 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Colorado (90 beds).

It is one of 68 senior care facilities in Lakewood 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 Cambridge Care Center 41 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $8,151 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.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Regulatory standing

License status

Active

Licensed / certified since

1991-12-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$8,151 total

Last standard inspection

2024-04-02

Nurse staffing

2.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$380 per day (≈ $11,550/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

91% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 7% private/other

Occupancy

82% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

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

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

110

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; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. 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 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-06-15

2025-06-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-06-18

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (39 citations)

2025-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0698

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-03-12

2024-08-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0660

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2024-08-22

2024-04-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations

F-0622

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected 2024-04-03

F-0623

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-04-03

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 2024-04-03

F-0685

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-03

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-04-03

2022-12-15Health inspection6 citations

F-0660

D · No harm found

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2023-01-09

F-0689

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-01-09

F-0742

E · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2023-01-09

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-01-09

F-0812

E · 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 2023-01-14

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-01-09

2021-08-24Health inspection2 citations

F-0550

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2021-09-09

F-0921

E · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2021-09-09

2024-04-02Fire-safety inspection9 citations

K-0281

E · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-05-09

K-0321

E · 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 2024-05-16

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-05-11

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-09

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-08

K-0355

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-11

K-0511

F · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-05-13

K-0521

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-10

K-0918

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-29

2022-12-15Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0291

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0341

D · No harm found

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0363

F · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-01-02

K-0372

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0521

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0700

F · No harm found

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Corrected 2023-02-03

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-03

2021-08-24Fire-safety inspection7 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-10-14

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2021-11-16

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-09-29

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-11-01

K-0521

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-11-30

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-10-01

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2021-10-10

Federal penalties

2024-04-02Fine$8,151

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 065296.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.874 ratings on Google

★★★★★Laurie Kramer · 2026-05-08 · via Google
“Reviewing a Medicaid approved facility can be a challenge. Is it perfect? Does it hold up to how I run my own home? Would I personally choose to live there? All no. But here’s the thing, when someone you deeply care about finds themselves unable to care for themselves and has no one to take them in, what matters changes. Our dear friend of 50+ years has advanced dementia and nowhere to go. H…”

★★★★★Maria Silva · 2026-06-18 · via Google
“I want to express how incredible this center was to my mother and us. Matt, the director, was incredibly professional and kind. The staff was highly knowledgeable and helpful, ensuring that we were well taken care of. I highly recommend this center to everyone! Thank you to the amazing staff every single one of them!”

★★★★★Natalie Bostow · 2026-06-03 · via Google
“My aunt has been a resident at Cambridge and we are so glad we chose this community. She absolutely loves the staff, they are kind, attentive, and genuinely care about the residents. The building itself is well-maintained, and it really feels like a warm, welcoming place. Most importantly, my aunt is receiving excellent care, which gives our whole family such peace of mind. We couldn’t recommend C…”

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

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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