DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER
2201 N DOWNING ST, Denver, CO 80205
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER Compares
DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER is a 82-bed for-profit nursing facility in Denver, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (38.1%) is above the Colorado average of 20.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 82 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Denver, 5 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 38.1% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (90% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.1% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (70% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Denver.
What keeps DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 38.1% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.3% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 82 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Denver?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 23 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Denver
Denver sits in Denver County, where adults 65 and older make up about 11.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 84,203 (11.8%)
- Median age
- 34.6 years
- Median household income
- $72,661
- Median home value
- $427,600
Demographics for Denver County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Denver.
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