REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE
3835 HARLAN ST, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE Compares
REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE is a 103-bed for-profit nursing facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.3%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 103 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wheat Ridge, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.7% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (72% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.3% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (117% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE with other nursing homes in Wheat Ridge.
How is REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.7% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.3% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE's rating advantage in Wheat Ridge?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE?
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 Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 95,286 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $87,793
- Median home value
- $433,100
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wheat Ridge.
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