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Families and residents describe Denver North Care Center as a close-knit, well-run skilled nursing facility with attentive administrative leadership and staff who go above and beyond in rehabilitation and daily care. Reviewers highlight strong outcomes from physical therapy and a warm, family-like atmosphere, though one reviewer noted a persistent noise issue from alarms on the ground floor.
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Denver North Care Center is a senior living community in Denver, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews.
Denver North Care Center is a skilled nursing community in Denver, Colorado, offering person-centered rehabilitation and long-term care for individuals in the city and surrounding areas. The community focuses on care, healing, and wellness, providing a wide array of services designed to support the whole person, including those living with behavioral health challenges.
On-site therapists and clinical team members provide care for a broad range of medical needs following hospitalization. The rehabilitation team includes physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists, with a recovery-focused program aimed at a smooth transition home. For individuals who have returned home, an Outpatient Therapy program supports continuity of care.
The skilled nursing team provides complex clinical care such as IV (infusion) therapy, wound care, and chronic disease management. Additional services include respiratory therapy, telemedicine, and on-site physician visits for medical oversight and coordination of care.
Denver North Care Center takes a person-directed approach to behavioral health needs, offering care and support in a safe environment for individuals living with mental health challenges. The community also offers respite care for individuals when family or at-home caregivers are unavailable, providing a safe and comfortable setting during a loved one's stay.
End of life programming and comfort care services, including hospice and palliative care, focus on symptom and pain management as well as end-of-life wishes. Care plans are customized for each individual to help residents live comfortably during their final chapter of life. Throughout a stay, regardless of length, the community creates opportunities for engagement and activities that help residents form meaningful connections with others.
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Logan B.
Jul 2026
This is no place for anyone to live whatso ever, or seek any kind of treatment. The staff are disrespectful, rude, ghetto, and lazy. They steal and do nothing to help you try and remove a family member or yourself from this establishment for their own benefit. The place reeks, and is not well kept at all (has rats). I do not recommend this place to anyone no matter the circumstances. It is a complete hell hole.
Becky Saitta
Apr 2026
My brother is a five year resident of Denver North. I've gotten to know and care a great deal about many of the residents and staff, including the administrator, Shayla, who has been responsive to our needs. Everyone, from Tammy at the reception desk to the cleaning, laundry, and kitchen crews, are friendly and doing their best. Hugs from staff are abundant here, a joy to see. Residents are friendly and care about one another. The facility is kept clean and in good working order considering it is an old building, and improvements are notably ongoing. The area is safe and in close proximity to a number of downtown hospitals. Upstairs is a large, usually quiet and sunny library where people can attend Mass if they so choose, Catholic or not. There's also plenty of activities and excursions for residents, as well as a pleasant back patio area to enjoy some fresh air. The one and only drawback I'd say would be the loud and continual door and call button alarms heard on the ground floor which might contribute to anxiety. I hope a resolution of this noise can be attained in the future... the residents and staff would love that, too!
Mary Carara
Jan 2026
What Shayla has done for us residents is absolutely amazing. I love her open door policy and always make sure that we understand what she is saying! She makes room for us no matter how busy she is and talks to us with grace! This is definitely a family atmosphere.
Tom Miles
Jan 2026
I am a 6’2” 225lb man. I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease with no cure. After half a year as in-patient in the hospital, after a couple years of intense decline & hospital visits, there seemed to be no more options and Denver North is where I had chosen for me to likely live out my time. My infusions and specialists were maintained by the facility and a routine kept to stabilize my meds and the PTs who work for the facility helped me regain strength and I gradually started walking again on my own which I had arrived in a wheelchair. After about a year & a half, I was assisted by the administrative team to get qualified to live independently, and gain assistance from department of housing to be able to get into my fantastic new home in DTC. As if that weren’t enough, they then helped me with multiple employees moving my things and moving me into my new home. I have regained a fully functional life and I couldn’t be more thankful to Shayla who runs the whole operation with the help of a fully capable and gracious team of angels that I’d never be able to start to name as it took an army of Nurses, PTs, administrators, Office staff, and a job well done by the social services coordination from beginning to end by Kori Gardner & Leigh Gazaway. These people really took good care of me and I wouldn’t be living like a grown man again without each of them and their entire staff. On behalf of all my family & friends, most importantly, my 5 kids…. Thank you💕 ~Tom Miles
normita25
Apr 2025
The food at Denver North Care Center is extremely delicious. The kitchen staff managed to change the menu every week making sure everyone has different options everyday.
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 49 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 20, 2026
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 Jan 20, 2026
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 Jan 9, 2026
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2026
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 Jan 20, 2026
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 19, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 20, 2026
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 Jan 9, 2026
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, 2026
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026
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, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2026
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 11, 2025
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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 8, 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 Feb 8, 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 Feb 14, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 14, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 31, 2024
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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 8, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 15, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 8, 2024
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 Feb 15, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 8, 2024
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, isolatedCorrected Feb 15, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 15, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 15, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 8, 2024
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 Feb 8, 2024
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 14, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 11, 2022
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 Nov 11, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 7, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 14, 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 14, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 14, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 14, 2022
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, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 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 Oct 14, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 2022
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 11, 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 Oct 14, 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.
Denver North Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Denver North Care Center has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Denver that publish rates start around $3,230 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.
Denver North Care Center is located at 2201 N Downing St in Denver, Colorado.
Families and residents describe Denver North Care Center as a close-knit, well-run skilled nursing facility with attentive administrative leadership and staff who go above and beyond in rehabilitation and daily care. Reviewers highlight strong outcomes from physical therapy and a warm, family-like atmosphere, though one reviewer noted a persistent noise issue from alarms on the ground floor.
Denver North Care Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 49 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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