Health Center at Franklin Park
1535 Park Ave, Denver, CO 80218 · Denver County · (303) 479-3692
86 certified beds, about 60 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1985
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 065213 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Colorado average is 8.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 21 health citations since November 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.02 hours per resident per day, against 3.72 across Colorado and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.76 of those hours.
33.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Colorado average 47.1%).
CMS links it to American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, an affiliated group of 6 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 21 health citations on file.
March 26, 2026Standard inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to provide activities designed to support residents' physical, mental and psychosocial well-being were provided for one (#10) of four residents reviewed for meaningful activity programming activities out of 32 sample residents and on one of three units. Specifically, the facility failed to:-Offer and provide a personalized activity program for Resident #10;-Ensure Resident #10 was invited and encouraged to attend activities of the resident's preference; and,-Ensure a meaningful activities program was consistently provided to residents residing in the facility's secured dementia care unit.
- E Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional. Specifically, the facility failed to employ a qualified activities director in order to provide a program of activities for residents requiring activity and recreational support.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals were properly stored, secured, and labeled in accordance with accepted professional standards in two of three medication carts. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure residents' medications were labeled and dated appropriately with the resident's name and the date the medication was opened.
- E Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain emergency response carts and equipment in safe operating condition for three of five emergency (crash) carts. Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure staff completed daily equipment checks;-Ensure expired items were removed from the crash cart;-Ensure missing items were replaced on the crash cart; and,-Ensure staff had knowledge of which electrical outlets were connected to the emergency backup generator.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure two (#28 and #55) of five residents were free from chemical restraints out of 32 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure Resident #28's representative was informed of the facility's decision to implement a gradual dose reduction (GDR) after the pharmacist and the physician recommended a GDR of the resident's Zyprexa (antipsychotic medication);-Ensure Resident #55's antipsychotic medication was appropriately monitored and reviewed by the interdisciplinary team (IDT); and, -Ensure Resident #55's care plan included resident-specific non-pharamacological care approaches for the resident's behaviors.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure received services and assistance to prevent a reduction in range of motion for two (#6 and #10) of four residents reviewed for range of motion out of 32 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure preventative measures were put into place for Resident #6's bilateral hand contractures; and, -Ensure preventative measures were followed for Resident #10 to prevent further body misalignment.
February 27, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection in two of three units. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure resident rooms were cleaned in a sanitary manner; -Ensure manufacturer recommended surface contact times were followed for effective disinfection; -Ensure resident glucometers were cleaned in a sanitary manner; and, -Ensure gloves were worn while administering an insulin injection.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were kept free from abuse for one (#30) of three residents reviewed for abuse out of 23 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to protect Resident #165 from physical abuse from Resident #30.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to report alleged violations of potential abuse to the State Survey and Certification Agency in accordance with state law for one (#21) of three residents out of 23 sample residents investigated for abuse. Specifically, the facility failed to report two allegations of verbal abuse of unidentified residents by Resident #21 to local law enforcement and the State Agency on 9/21/23 and 1/7/24. Cross reference F610 for failure to investigate an alleged violation
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to investigate an allegation of abuse for one (#21) of three residents reviewed for abuse out of 23 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure two incidents of verbal abuse of unidentified residents by Resident #21 on 9/21/23 and 1/7/24 were thoroughly investigated and documented in a timely manner. Cross-reference F609 for failure to report an alleged violation.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#24) of three residents reviewed for pressure ulcers out of 23 sample residents received the necessary treatment and services according to professional standards of practice. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #24 did not experience a worsening of a shear/friction injury, which the resident was readmitted to the facility with, to an unstageable pressure injury.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the environment remained as free of accident hazards as is possible, and ensure each resident received adequate supervision for six residents who resided on the secure unit out of 23 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #59's private sitter, who was hired by the resident's family, did not provide assistance to other residents who resided on the secure unit.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to ensure two (#60 and #24) of three residents reviewed for unnecessary medications out of 23 sample residents were as free from unnecessary drugs as possible. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure Resident #60 and Resident #24 were adequately monitored and documented side effects of anticoagulant medication; and, -Establish pain parameters for pain medications for Resident #24.
November 3, 2022Standard inspection · 8 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteC. Resident #15 1. Resident status Resident #45, under age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the October 2022 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), history of falling, generalized anxiety disorder, cerebral infarction (stroke), unsteadiness on feet, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking. The 9/9/22 minimum data set (MDS) assessment revealed the resident had moderate cognitive impairment with a brief interview for mental health status score of 11 out of 15. According to the MDS assessment the resident required extensive assistance from two people with bed mobility, transfers, toileting and one person assistance with walking in the room, corridor, on and off the unit, personal hygiene, and dressing. [...]
- G Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to consistently provide catheter care, treatment and services to minimize the risk of urinary tract infections for two (#60 and #62) of two residents reviewed for catheter care, out of 31 sample residents. Resident #60 admitted to the facility on [DATE] without having a catheter in place. The resident did not have a medical diagnosis to provide clinical indication (reason) for the need for a catheter. While in the care of the facility, the resident fell and fractured a hip and required surgical intervention. The resident returned to the facility on 9/1/22 with the indwelling catheter. The facility failed to ensure Resident #60 had orders for the use of an indwelling catheter to assist the resident with bladder function. [...]
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, document review, and interviews the facility failed to provide a clean, safe, homelike environment for residents on two of three units and in resident common areas. Specifically the facility failed to : -Ensure the privacy curtains were changed on a regular basis; -Ensure the facility was free from urine odors; -Provide clean floors in resident rooms and throughout the facility; -Ensure resident rooms and furnishings were clean, neat, and tidy; -Ensure the heating units in resident rooms were clean and free form dust build up; -Ensure trash cans in resident rooms that contained soiled adult incontinence briefs were emptied timely; -Ensure resident shared medical equipment was in clean condition; -Ensure the shower rooms were cleaned after each use and maintained in good repair free from odors; [...]
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure certified nurse aides (CNAs) were able to demonstrate competencies in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs, as identified through resident assessments, and described in the plan of care. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure CNA staff had completed competencies prior to providing resident care for four (#3, #4, #5 and #6) out of five CNAs reviewed for competencies.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the possible development and transmission of infectious diseases for two out of three units. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure housekeeping staff cleaned all high-touch surfaces in resident rooms and followed manufacturer surface contact time during routine daily cleaning; -Ensure housekeeping staff followed the appropriate procedure when cleaning resident rooms and bathrooms; -Ensure houskeeping staff implemented appropriate hand hygiene with glove changes when moving form handling soiled linens and trash to providing resident care and services; and, -Ensure residents were offered hand hygiene prior to eating meals. [...]
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to inform residents of changes in their services covered by Medicare as required, for two (#18 and #23) of three who remained in the facility once services ended, out of 31 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the residents were fully informed of their rights regarding facility initiated discharges from Medicare part A services. The facility failed to: -Ensure Resident #18 and #23 were fully informed and provided a full description of the type of Medicare part A services that were ending, give the estimated cost of services should the resident choose to pay out of pocket to continue services, and the reason why Medicare would not continue to pay for the particular service, should the resident decided to appeal the direction; [...]
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain privacy for one (#62) one of two residents reviewed for privacy out of 31 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #62 received privacy during personal care.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review (PASRR) program for two (#15 and #43) of two residents reviewed for PASRR compliance out of 31 sample residents. Specifically the facility failed to include PASRR level II in the resident's medical record for Resident #15 and PASRR Level I or II for resident #43.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 8 on March 26, 2026, 3 on February 27, 2024, 5 on November 3, 2022.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure electrical receptacles or cover plates have distinctive color or marking.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.02 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.76 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.67 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.02 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.9% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 38.5% | 44.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.23 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.16 on weekdays and 3.67 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.71 in April to June 2025 to 4.02 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.02 | 0.76 | 4.16 | 3.67 | 2.4% | 0 of 90 | 60 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.12 | 0.80 | 4.24 | 3.82 | 1.2% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.80 | 0.79 | 3.92 | 3.51 | 3.9% | 0 of 92 | 55 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.71 | 0.82 | 3.83 | 3.39 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 54 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Colorado, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.59 | 0.76 | 3.75 | 3.18 | 5.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.3 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.1 | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.3 | 20.0 | 15.4 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BAPTIST HOME ASSOCIATION OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INC. CMS links this home to American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a group of 6 nursing homes averaging 2.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Home Association of the Rocky Mountain Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
| Kotz, Christina | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Allen, Ryan | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Davidson, Roger | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Ford, Ashley | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Hanson, Phillip | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Johnson, Dorothy | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Johnson, James | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Killian, George | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Neiman, Ruth | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Peters, Marshall | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Van Der Beek, Bruce | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Vanostram, Steven | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Vaughn-Gray, Stephanie | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Wagoner Ford, Anne | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Whitaker, Bruce | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2013 | |
| Blatnik, Andrea | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2020 | |
| Johnson, Lars | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/05/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on November 3, 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."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 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."
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Colorado contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 303-862-3524. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Find and compare facilities, where Colorado publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Health Center at Franklin Park's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Health Center at Franklin Park 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Health Center at Franklin Park get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 26, 2026. The Colorado average is 8.7.
- Has Health Center at Franklin Park been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Health Center at Franklin Park accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Health Center at Franklin Park?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers, and links the home to American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. Legal business name: BAPTIST HOME ASSOCIATION OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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