CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER
5555 S ELATI ST, Littleton, CO 80120
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 190-bed for-profit nursing facility in Littleton, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 190 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Littleton, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.3% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.1% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9% (38% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Littleton.
How is CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.3% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 190 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Littleton
Littleton sits in Arapahoe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 85,418 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $80,291
- Median home value
- $385,100
Demographics for Arapahoe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Littleton.
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