SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION
4450 E JEWELL AVE, Denver, CO 80222
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION Compares
SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION is a 106-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 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.7%) is below the Colorado average of 20.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 106 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 23 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Denver, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.7% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (46% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (40% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Denver.
How is SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION 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 practices help SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.7% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.7% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 106 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION'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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