Quick answers
- Where is Uptown Care Center?
- 745 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80203, in Denver County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Uptown Care Center?
- (303) 860-0500, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Uptown Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Uptown Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $8,278.
- What did inspectors find at Uptown Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 25, 2022 to April 29, 2026), Medicare lists 15 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 25, 2022 to April 29, 2026), Uptown Care Center had 15 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $8,278 in total (1 fine, the latest on March 25, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.01 hours per resident per day; the Colorado average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 7, 2025 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 7, 2025 (standard health inspection); April 29, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0760 Level D
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
Previous cycle: November 30, 2023 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 30, 2023 (standard health inspection); March 25, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0584 Level E
“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.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0744 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
Earlier cycle: August 25, 2022 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 25, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0885 Level F
“Report COVID19 data to residents and families.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (25)
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0343 Level F
“Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0521 Level F
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0522 Level F
“Have an externally vented heating system.”
K0541 Level F
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
K0922 Level F
“Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0325 Level E
“Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0222 Level D
“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.”
K0231 Level D
“Provide large enough exits.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0372 Level D
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $8,278 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.41 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.80 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.01 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.60 | 3.26 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 19.6% | 47.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 10.0% | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 78.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1993-07-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 745 E 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80203 |
| County | Denver County |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (303) 860‑0500 |
| CMS Certification Number | 065311 |
| Name in Medicare records | UPTOWN CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Franklin Park Health and Rehab LLC0.6 mi · Denver, CO · 4 of 5 stars
- Denver North Care Center0.6 mi · Denver, CO · 4 of 5 stars
- Briarwood Health Care Center1.1 mi · Denver, CO · 4 of 5 stars
- City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center1.6 mi · Denver, CO · 3 of 5 stars
- Juniper Village - The Spearly Center1.9 mi · Denver, CO · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- HCA HealthOne Presbyterian St. Lukes0.7 mi · Denver, CO · Acute Care Hospital
- Saint Joseph Hospital1.1 mi · Denver, CO · Acute Care Hospital
- Denver Health & Hospital Authority1.3 mi · Denver, CO · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13