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The Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood

3835 HARLAN ST, WHEAT RIDGE, CO, 80033

(303) 422-1533

www.sandalwoodrehab.com

103 licensed beds

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

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Address

3835 Harlan St

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

103

State license

020465

CMS facility ID

065292

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

The Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood

Street address

3835 HARLAN ST

City / state / ZIP

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Phone

(303) 422-1533

Website

www.sandalwoodrehab.com

State license #

020465

About this facility — The Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood

The Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is licensed for 103 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Colorado (90 beds).

It is one of 23 senior care facilities in Wheat Ridge 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 The Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood 31 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, and CMS has imposed $46,150 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

1990-09-01

CMS overall rating

4 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

4 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$46,150 total

Last standard inspection

2026-02-11

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$467 per day (≈ $14,200/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

48% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 43% private/other

Occupancy

86% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

15% above the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

103

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

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2026-02-11Health inspection4 citations

F-0567

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2026-03-11

F-0659

D · No harm found

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Corrected 2026-03-11

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 2026-03-11

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-03-11

2024-04-26Health inspection9 citations

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 2024-05-24

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F-0688

D · 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 2024-05-24

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 2024-05-24

F-0692

G · Actual harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F-0698

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-05-24

F-0756

L · Immediate jeopardy

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F-0791

D · No harm found

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2024-05-24

F-0867

F · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-05-24

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (18 citations)

2024-01-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0686

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-03-07

2023-01-11Health inspection9 citations

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2023-02-24

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 2023-02-24

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0677

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0689

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0697

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-24

2026-02-11Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2026-03-25

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-03-20

K-0521

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2026-04-05

2024-04-26Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0345

F · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-31

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-12

K-0372

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-08-13

2023-01-11Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0293

E · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-03-01

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-03-02

Federal penalties

2024-04-26Fine$46,150

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 065292.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.960 ratings on Google

★★★★Ginger Root · 2026-06-15 · via Google
“I like how housekeeping is always cleaning and I see some great nurses and cnas. The rehab section is decorated nicely. Plenty of exercise rooms and pts. I wish the old owner didn’t sell but overall it’s still good. Food is pretty decent as well.”

★★★★★Hannah Duerst · 2026-03-13 · via Google
“Sandalwood is a great place for your loved ones! You can tell that all the staff truly care about the residents, from the CNAs to the Dietary staff to Administration. The building is well-kept, boasts a friendly environment, and you can tell the residents enjoy calling it home. I would highly recommend Sandalwood to anyone looking for short term rehab or long term care.”

★★★★★David Dunyon · 2026-03-05 · via Google
“The building here is absolutely gorgeous. For a rehabilitation or long-term care facility, I don't know if there is a nicer or more well kept place than Sandalwood. But if the building caught my eye, the employees there caught my heart. I love the way they care for the people there. It is such a personal touch from the cooks in the kitchen to the management team.”

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

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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