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Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

5555 S Elati St

3.8(163 ratings)· Littleton average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
190
Medicare rating
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
190
Physician availability
Doctor on-site daily for residents
Ownership
Part of a family-owned senior living network
Transportation
Private transport for medical appointments and outings

What Families Think

Reviews for Cherrelyn Healthcare Center are sharply divided: several families describe long-term residents thriving with attentive, compassionate care and smooth admissions, while other reviewers report serious safety and financial concerns during short-term stays. The community is part of a family-owned senior living network and provides skilled nursing, rehab, and daily on-site physician support.

The Good

  • Staff described as compassionate and attentive by long-term families
  • Dementia resident reportedly thriving after years of care
  • On-site doctor available daily for residents
  • Same-day admission and care plan arranged in a crisis
  • Engaging holiday events and off-site outings for residents

The Bad

  • One report of a resident being injured during a transfer
  • One report of missing phones in resident rooms delaying emergency help
  • One report of alleged financial exploitation of a vulnerable resident
  • One report of poor living conditions, including no bed frames

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Littleton, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 163 reviews.

About Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility offering short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care in Littleton, Colorado. As part of the Stellar Living Network, a collective of family-owned and operated senior living communities, the center provides 24-hour care for chronic health conditions with specialized attention and customized care plans.

The community offers comprehensive rehabilitation services designed to help residents recover from serious illness or hospital stays. Services include occupational, speech, and physical therapies delivered by an experienced team that collaborates with residents from day one to set goals and customize care plans aimed at maximum independence.

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is designed with warmth and comfort throughout, featuring private dining options or communal meals approved by a certified dietitian, with heart-healthy meals available upon request. The community maintains an active schedule of on-site and off-site activities to keep residents engaged, and provides private transport for medical appointments and group activity outings around the area.

The facility emphasizes personalized attention and clinical excellence, with staff known for both exceptional skills and heart-led service. Residents have access to family and friends during visits, secure community parking, and the ability to come and go as needed. Family advisors assist residents and their families in making care decisions and navigating the skilled care process.

Payment options for skilled nursing care include Medicare, private insurance, long-term care insurance, and personal resources. Medicare covers the majority of short-term stays and therapy, and some states' Medicaid programs are accepted at certain facilities.

Types of Care at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

3.8overall · 163 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (163)

Raylene Wright

May 2026

via Google

This is the absolute worse place you could ever put a loved one. My grandpa was only here for 2 hours after he suffered from a stroke and he had the absolute worse experience of his life in this place. When he first got to this awful place the nurses which were not strong enough to lift him tried to pick him up to weigh him. They lifted him in a way that hurt him then when they were returning him to his bed they dropped him down on the bed onto his arm (which was effected by his stroke) and hurt him even more. On top of that there are no phones in any of the rooms so if your loved one experiences something like this they cant even call anyone to help. The only reason why he was able to call us is because my mom called the front desk and asked to speak to him which the lady said that she would “go find a spare phone and hook it up in his room” when he was finally able to call us. He immediately told us that he was terrified and that he absolutely needed to get out and could not stay there. He was super distressed and crying on the phone. I have never ever seen my grandpa like this before ever. And he is not the only one who experienced something like this. When we went to pick him up, we walked around and saw some of the other patients there. The living conditions were horrible. Some people there didnt even have a bed frame and were sleeping on a mattress on the floor. Also while he was there he heard a women a couple rooms down yelling for some water. Which they never came with. Some of the worst living conditions ever. We decided to immediately pull him out once we saw how horrible this place was. We had him transported back to swedish hospital but not without trouble from the staff. We had to call an ambulance to transport him back and When we first called the ambulance they said they would be there in only about 15 minutes, about 25 minutes goes by and we were starting to wonder were the paramedics are. We then called back to see were the ambulance was and that was when we found out the workers had turned away the ambulance saying there was no need for it and that no one called. We then called back and told them we needed to get him out immediately. they eventually came back and while they were entering the workers still gave them trouble but we were finally able to get him out. Meanwhile all of the workers were extremely low empathy and did not care about a single person in that home. These people are absolutely horrific and disgusting. I cannot stress how awful of a place this is. Please please do not put a loved one here, they will have one of the most traumatic experiences of their life in this prison. This place is designed to make elderly people weaker and weaker until they die alone in there. This place is truly disgusting with some of the most disgusting people on this planet.

Mike Burke

May 2026

via Google

I visited my Aunt there today and it was extremely nice! All the residents that were sitting out were very nice and talked as I walked by them. My Aunt has been here for a couple months now and is very happy with all the care she is getting. The staff is very attentive and very nice! I would recommend this place to anyone!

Meagan Huffman

Feb 2026

via Google

My mother was recently under care in this facility. She and our family live 4 hours away. Not only was there lack of communication the whole time, the staff had her fraudulently sign financial statements to take over her social security. She was a short term psychiatric patient resident that had no idea where she was and they took full advantage. I would never send anyone I care about there again.

christina mcsorley

Jan 2026

via Google

Cherylynn and their team is exceptionally excellent!! I had to move my mom within two days as home wasn’t an option any more I was panicking on how would I get mom somewhere in time as her discharge was on Jan 12th . That’s when Candace and her whole team stepped in and helped made that happen that same day We got my mom in and her care plan all done within same day ! They have helped me with many medical things I needed for mom as well !! Management , nurses and cnas are amazing 🤩 they even have a doctor onsite daily which has been great 😊 my mom went from home to a hospital to rehab to here and every one has been so helpful and welcoming and helping my mom with her transition and feeling at home !! I would definitely recommend Cherylynn to other families!! And I’m there almost daily to see mom and the atmosphere is just so home like !! Their activities is also amazing and tailored to the residents and their likes !! Honestly I couldn’t be more happier than now and just love 💕 all the support my mom gets and me too when needed !!

Chelsie Chavarria

Jan 2026

via Google

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is truly exceptional! My Grandma has lived here for 8 years and I cannot say enough about how amazing the staff is. Her nurse Gina and so many others have loved and cared for her like she is part of their own family. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with smiles and kindness from all who work there, everyone is genuinely kind. Despite the challenges of dementia, my grandma has thrived here. She has made so many friends and enjoys all the activities, which are a highlight of living at Cherrelyn, especially around the holidays. This year, she even got to take a photo with a reindeer. I also got to bring my kids to a Halloween party there and go trick or treating with the residents, which was such a special experience. The staff goes above and beyond to create meaningful, inclusive, and fun events for all the residents. They also plan fun outings outside of the facility that the residents can enjoy. I feel so lucky that my grandma lives here, and I am incredibly thankful for all that the staff has done for her over the last 8 years and continues to do every day. I honestly cannot recommend Cherrelyn Healthcare Center enough. The staff is compassionate, dedicated, and make every resident feel valued and loved.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 74 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 30, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 11, 2026

Jan 30, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • 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 Aug 30, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 1, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 1, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 26, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2025

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2025

  • 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 26, 2025

Aug 16, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • 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 Nov 15, 2023

  • Install proper backup exit lighting.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • 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 Nov 15, 2023

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 29, 2024

  • 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 Feb 29, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • 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 11, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 4, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 4, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023

  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 4, 2023

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2023

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2023

Jun 15, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard39 citations
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity H of L: actual harm, patternCorrected Jul 15, 2022

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

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

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 15, 2022

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • 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 Jul 15, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • 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 Jul 15, 2022

  • 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2022

  • 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 Aug 14, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

  • Have an externally vented heating system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2022

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

  • Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 15, 2022

  • Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2022

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2022

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2022

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 24, 2022

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 Cherrelyn Healthcare Center offer?

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Cherrelyn Healthcare Center located?

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is located at 5555 S Elati St in Littleton, Colorado.

What do families say about Cherrelyn Healthcare Center?

Reviews for Cherrelyn Healthcare Center are sharply divided: several families describe long-term residents thriving with attentive, compassionate care and smooth admissions, while other reviewers report serious safety and financial concerns during short-term stays. The community is part of a family-owned senior living network and provides skilled nursing, rehab, and daily on-site physician support.

How did Cherrelyn Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 74 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.

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