CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER

5555 S ELATI ST, LITTLETON, CO 80120 · CCN 065203 · 190 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall4 of 5CMS inspections4 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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37 citation(s) appear in this facility's record, none at CMS's actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels in the last three years.

Serious inspection findings

2022-06-15 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2022-06-15 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0697, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2022-06-15 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2022-06-15 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2022-06-15 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0684, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2022-06-15 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0677, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2022-06-15 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0725, severity H)
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.76

state median 3.24

Weekend staffing gap

−15%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.48

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

0%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

36%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

CMS records no penalties for this facility.

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the STELLAR SENIOR LIVING chain.

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Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 1 · Actual harm: 7 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 29

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2025-12-30F0755Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-30F0679Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-30F0685Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-30F0693Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-30F0849Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-01-30F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-08-16F0550Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-08-16F0577Resident Rights DeficienciesCnot recorded
2023-08-16F0583Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-16F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-08-16F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-16F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-16F0740Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-08-16F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-08-16F0805Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2023-08-16F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2022-06-15F0578Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-06-15F0585Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-06-15F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGnot recorded
2022-06-15F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-06-15F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2022-06-15F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2022-06-15F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2022-06-15F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2022-06-15F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-06-15F0695Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2022-06-15F0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2022-06-15F0725Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHnot recorded
2022-06-15F0726Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesFnot recorded
2022-06-15F0744Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnot recorded
2022-06-15F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2022-06-15F0835Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2022-06-15F0849Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-06-15F0867Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2022-06-15F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2022-06-15F0885Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2022-06-15F0943Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER, LITTLETON” at medicare.gov/care-compare.