Nursing homeFAID #1303
Cedars Healthcare Center
1599 INGALLS ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80214
(303) 232-3551
130 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Photo via Google · Christopher Sandoval
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
130
State license
020449
CMS facility ID
065202
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Cedars Healthcare Center
Street address
1599 INGALLS ST
City / state / ZIP
Lakewood, CO 80214
Phone
(303) 232-3551
State license #
020449
About this facility — Cedars Healthcare Center
Cedars Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lakewood, Colorado. It is licensed for 130 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 Cedars Healthcare Center 70 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $55,908 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
Parent company
Stellar Senior Living
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Sptmnr Properties Trust
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2024
Abp Trust
Operational control — since 2024
Benton, Evrett
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Bilotto, Christopher
Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Blackrock Inc
Operational control — since 2024
Branson, Marissa
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Brown, Matthew
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2024
Clark, Jennifer
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
D.e. Shaw & Co., L.p.
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2024
Diversified Healthcare Trust
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2020
Esfahani, Reza
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Flat Footed Llc
Operational control — since 2024
H/2 Special Opportunities Iv L.p.
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2024
Makelky, Scott
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026
Portnoy, Adam
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Snh Proj Lincoln Trs Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2024
Snh Trs Licensee Holdco Llc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2020
Snh Trs, Inc.
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 2020
Stellar Cedars Management Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Stellar Senior Living B Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Stellar V Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Vanguard Group Inc
Operational control — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
2 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1984-12-27
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
9 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$55,908 total
Last standard inspection
2024-03-19
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$335 per day (≈ $10,180/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
88% Medicaid · 1% Medicare · 11% private/other
Occupancy
58% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
18% below the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
130
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.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2026-06-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-07-25
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-07-25
2025-07-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-13
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-08
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (66 citations)
2024-08-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-09-09
2024-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered7 citations
F-0604
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-04-28
F-0645
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-04-28
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-28
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-04-28
F-0699
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-04-28
F-0761
D · 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 2024-04-28
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-28
2023-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0676
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-11-09
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-09
2023-09-27Health inspectionInfection control1 citation
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-10-24
2022-12-01Health inspection10 citations
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2022-12-28
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 2022-12-28
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-12-28
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-12-28
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-12-28
F-0680
E · No harm found
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected 2022-12-28
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 2022-12-28
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2022-12-28
F-0760
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2022-12-28
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-01-09
2021-08-18Health inspection18 citations
F-0550
G · Actual harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0553
E · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0574
C · No harm found
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0584
B · 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 2021-09-17
F-0585
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0676
E · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0688
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-09-17
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 2021-09-17
F-0693
E · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2021-09-17
F-0745
E · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2021-09-17
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 2021-09-17
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-09-17
2024-03-19Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0324
D · 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 2024-05-11
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-21
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-11
K-0541
F · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2024-05-21
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-05-11
2022-12-01Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0009
F · No harm found
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2022-12-28
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-12-28
K-0271
E · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-01-16
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 2023-01-16
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-01-16
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-16
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-01-16
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-01-16
2021-08-18Fire-safety inspection13 citations
E-0024
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2021-09-17
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2021-09-17
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2021-09-24
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-10-08
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-11-23
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-11-23
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-10-08
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2021-09-28
K-0912
D · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2021-10-08
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-09-24
K-0919
F · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2021-09-24
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-10-08
K-0930
D · No harm found
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Corrected 2021-10-08
Federal penalties
2025-07-16Fine$24,245
2023-09-27Fine$31,663
Total fines$55,908
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 065202.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.1★★★★★70 ratings on Google
★Rich Brunker · 2026-03-19 · via Google“I'm currently a resident at Cedars and for the most part its OK. But there's always that bad apple that spoils the bunch. I've been complaining to management about this one CNA for a month now, but they don't seem to care. It seems like they are only thinking about getting quantity care givers instead of quality care givers. Upper management don't care cuz they get to go home to their nice homes a…”
★★★★★austin davis · 2026-05-06 · via Google“Overall a wonderful place to go if you need a safe and clean environment to get sober and learn more about the disease model of addiction. I recently went for a second time and things have changed for the better. Staff communicates wonderfully with each other, and as a transgender female [cis male] I was understandably worried about my safety. They took great care of me and pretty much all the res…”
★Frank Allison · 2026-01-22 · via Google“My sister passed away on January 12th. I had talked to her on January 6th. She had a bad cough and had to get off the phone. Did they call the doctor or the hospital?? I don’t know because I haven’t heard from the administrator, social services or the Nurse in charge. I have called all three of them and they have yet to return my call. They have also not returned the call of Mike Murphy the funera…”
Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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