Nursing homeActive
Holly Heights Care And Rehabilitation
6000 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 802223037575441133 certified beds · 98 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2022
Deficiencies
23
● 0● 21● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$9,249
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-21
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-04 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-21 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-11 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-09 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-09-14 | Standard | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 065124-20260121-F925
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-26Record 065124-20251204-F552
F569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F569
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F584
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F605
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F695
F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F742
F809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F809
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-19Record 065124-20250821-F921
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-04-10Record 065124-20250611-F689
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-17Record 065124-20241028-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-21Record 065124-20240613-F679
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-10Record 065124-20240109-F677
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-14Record 065124-20240109-F695
F728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-05Record 065124-20240109-F728
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-14Record 065124-20240109-F761
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-19Record 065124-20240109-F814
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-10-07Record 065124-20220914-F692
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-10-07Record 065124-20220914-F755
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-11 | Civil money penalty | $9,249 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.51
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 0.82 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.92
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.72 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.61
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.30 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover34%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover53%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.5% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.7% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 27.1% | 20.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 9.8% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.1% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 11.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughes, Heath Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Abbott, Swati Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Agwunobi, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blouin, Ann Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burton, Spencer Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Christensen, Christopher Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Graham, Joseph Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Horton, Christopher Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hughes, Heath Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jorgensen, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Parkinson, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Port, Barry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Port, Barry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sato, Ami Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Shaw, Daren Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Barry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Snapper, Suzanne Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Snapper, Suzanne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
The Ensign Group — 342 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Colorado.
No county cost figures on file for Denver.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highline Post Acute Denver | 0.0 mi | 2025-12-11 | 0225 |
| Brookshire Post Acute Denver | 0.6 mi | 2026-01-06 | 0304 |
| Amberwood Post Acute Denver | 0.6 mi | 2026-04-23 | 0200 |
| Rowan Community, Inc Denver | 0.7 mi | 2025-12-04 | 0202 |
| Suites At Clermont Park Care Center, The Denver | 1.1 mi | 2026-02-18 | 090 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |