Sandra Morris
Jul 2026
This is beautiful, recently renovated community with great rooms and community spaces. They provide excellent care and personal support for their residents.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 130
- Inspections
- View history (68 citations)
- Nursing coverage
- RN in the building around the clock
- Therapy schedule
- Rehab therapy offered seven days a week
- Respite care
- Up to 30 Medicaid-covered respite days yearly
- Ownership
- Part of a family-owned senior living network
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Families describe Cedars as a warmly staffed, recently renovated skilled nursing and rehab community where many caregivers have worked for decades and go out of their way for residents. At the same time, a notable number of reviewers report serious lapses in care coordination, understaffing, and communication with families, especially around medical emergencies and daily hygiene tasks.
The Good
- Long-tenured, compassionate staff noted by many reviewers
- Well-staffed rehab gym with PT, OT, and speech therapy
- Nearly $3 million in recent renovations
- Resident-driven menu planning with dietary team
- Courtyard with koi pond and outdoor patio spaces
- Weekly family updates and activity tracking via app
The Bad
- Several reports of understaffing affecting timely care
- Multiple accounts of inconsistent hygiene care, like missed showers or diaper changes
- One report of a medical emergency (hallucinations) not promptly addressed
- Some reviewers cite poor communication from administration and nursing leadership
- One report of stolen personal belongings
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Cedars Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Lakewood, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gardening Club. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 70 reviews.
About Cedars Healthcare Center
Cedars Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in Lakewood, Colorado, just a block from Casa Bonita and minutes from several major hospitals in the Denver metro area. The community has undergone nearly $3 million in renovations and features a courtyard with a koi pond, along with bright, open spaces. Cedars is owned by Stellar Senior Living, a family-owned and operated network of communities.
Care at Cedars centers on skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation for people recovering from surgery, illness, or a hospital stay, and long-term care for those needing ongoing daily support. The community also offers wound care and on-site respiratory therapy for more complex needs, as well as hospice care through trusted partners for end-of-life support. Therapy is available seven days a week, and an RN is in the building around the clock. Respite care is also available, giving family caregivers a short break, with up to 30 days a year covered by Medicaid.
The care approach at Cedars starts with the individual rather than the diagnosis, with residents' input shaping how support is delivered. Many staff members have worked at the community for 10, 20, or even 25 years, contributing to a sense of continuity and warmth. The menu is shaped by residents themselves, who meet regularly with the dietary team to help determine what's served.
Life enrichment programming runs every day, including weekends, with a mix of on-site activities and off-site outings such as sporting events and visits to local attractions. Families can stay connected through the LifeLoop app, which provides access to the activity calendar, participation records, and tagged photos, or through weekly personalized email updates.
Residents are encouraged to personalize their rooms with photos, a favorite blanket, or other familiar items, whether their stay is for a few weeks or longer term. Cedars is Medicaid-contracted and works with Medicare and a range of insurance plans. The community's focus is skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care; it does not provide specialized memory support, though the team can help connect families to communities that do, including others in the Stellar Living Network.
Types of Care at Cedars Healthcare Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Outdoor Patio
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Games
- Gardening Club
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Cedars Healthcare Center
4.1overall · 76 ratings combined
4.1★ on Google (70) · 3.7★ on Yelp (6) · Yelp page ↗
Nevaeh Carbajal
Jul 2026
Seems like the workers mess around with each other and like to home wreck families, thanks Marie CNA and janitor Daniel! Extreme unprofessional behavior if you ask me.
Bring on the Spice
May 2026
They have very nasty and very uncaring nurse that work there.
austin davis
May 2026
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 residents accepted and loved me for me. What a difference a year makes! Thank you Cedar.
Rich Brunker
Mar 2026
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 and nice cars and comfy beds at night while we(residents) are stuck here putting up with people that only view us as a paycheck and don't give a damn about us.
Government Inspection History
7 inspection visits in the last three years, 68 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jul 16, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 13, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 8, 2025
Aug 20, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 9, 2024
Mar 19, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard13 citations
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 21, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 21, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 28, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 11, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 28, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 9, 2023
Sep 27, 2023Infection Control1 citation
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 24, 2023
Dec 1, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 9, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 28, 2022
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2023
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2023
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 16, 2023
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 16, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 28, 2022
Aug 18, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard31 citations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 23, 2021
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 17, 2021
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2021
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2021
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 8, 2021
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 28, 2021
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2021
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 24, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 23, 2021
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2021
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 8, 2021
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 17, 2021
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.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 17, 2021
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Cedars Healthcare Center offer?
Cedars Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
How much does Cedars Healthcare Center cost?
Cedars Healthcare Center has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Lakewood that publish rates start around $3,540 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Where is Cedars Healthcare Center located?
Cedars Healthcare Center is located at 1599 Ingalls St in Lakewood, Colorado.
What do families say about Cedars Healthcare Center?
Families describe Cedars as a warmly staffed, recently renovated skilled nursing and rehab community where many caregivers have worked for decades and go out of their way for residents. At the same time, a notable number of reviewers report serious lapses in care coordination, understaffing, and communication with families, especially around medical emergencies and daily hygiene tasks.
How did Cedars Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Cedars Healthcare Center had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 68 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Cedars Healthcare Center?
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