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VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing
9085 Ranch River Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 · Douglas County · (720) 348-7900
24 certified beds, about 32 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare since 2010
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 065398 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 19, 2024, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Colorado average is 8.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 3 health citations since December 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.89 hours per resident per day, against 3.72 across Colorado and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 2.19 of those hours.
43.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Colorado average 47.1%).
CMS links it to VI Living, an affiliated group of 10 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 3 health citations on file.
September 19, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to consistently serve food that was palatable and attractive. Specifically, the facility failed to consistently ensure: -Foods were palatable in temperature; and, -Always available alternative menus were available for residents.
March 29, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
December 14, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community for two (#3 and #6) of five out of 19 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to offer and invite Resident #3 and #6 to activities of choice.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide one (#17) of two residents reviewed for pressure injuries out of 19 sample residents with the necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new pressure injuries from developing. Specifically, the facility failed to offer protective boots for Resident #17 to prevent skin breakdown according to the physician's order.
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 3 on September 19, 2024, 4 on March 29, 2023, 6 on December 14, 2021.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- 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 Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
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) | 5.89 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 2.19 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 5.41 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.20 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.49 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 43.2% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 0.0% | 44.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.76 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 6.08 on weekdays and 5.41 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 6.23 in April to June 2025 to 5.89 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 | 5.89 | 2.19 | 6.08 | 5.41 | 8.4% | 0 of 90 | 32 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.52 | 1.88 | 5.62 | 5.26 | 16.9% | 0 of 92 | 32 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.88 | 2.14 | 6.02 | 5.53 | 12.7% | 0 of 92 | 28 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 6.23 | 2.22 | 6.47 | 5.65 | 11.8% | 0 of 91 | 25 |
| 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 | 32.4 | 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 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.5 | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.6 | 20.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 26.4 | 20.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.6 | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CC-DENVER, INC.. CMS links this home to VI Living, a group of 10 nursing homes averaging 4.5 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cc Development Group LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 09/25/2009 |
| Lcs Cc Holdings Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Lcs Living Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Lcs Living Intermediate I LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Lcs Living Intermediate II LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Lcs Management Holding Company LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| McCarthy Group LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Mpm Senior Living Investors LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Oak Investment Trust | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Oak Investment Trust II | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Rci Legacy Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| Redwood Holdings LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 05/01/2026 | |
| M&t Bank Corporation | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 05/21/2026 | |
| Truist Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 05/21/2026 | |
| M&t Bank Corporation | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 05/21/2026 | |
| Truist Bank | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 05/21/2026 | |
| Bird, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Cope, Tara | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Lahey, Daniel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Muszynski, Thomas | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Shaw, Gelynna | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Smith, Gary | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Uhlemann, Bridgette | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Victor, Jason | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Classic Residence Management Limited Partnership | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/25/2009 | |
| Andersen, Joachim | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Cope, Tara | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Eber, Leslie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Hoover, Benjamin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/23/2024 | |
| Koszylko, Tomek | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/15/2018 | |
| Williams, Bridget | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2026 | |
| Classic Residence Management Limited Partnership | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 06/01/2026 | |
| Cope, Tara | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/01/2018 | |
| Eber, Leslie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2023 | |
| Hoover, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/23/2024 | |
| Koszylko, Tomek | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/15/2018 |
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 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 14, 2021: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 19, 2024: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
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- Orchard Park Health Care Center Littleton, 4.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Cherrelyn Healthcare Center Littleton, 4.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 37 citations
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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 VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on September 19, 2024. The Colorado average is 8.7.
- Has VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing?
- CMS lists 36 owners and managers, and links the home to VI Living. Legal business name: CC-DENVER, 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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