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Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO 80120 · Arapahoe County

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center offers safe and secure Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short-Term Care in Littleton, CO. Tour today.

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 90% full (170 of 190 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Littleton

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Littleton, CO, with 190 certified beds and an average of about 170 residents per day. It operates as part of the Stellar Senior Living network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.01 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.58 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.01 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Littleton for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 190
Avg. residents/day: 170
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Stellar Senior Living
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 065203

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,790–$13,160/mo (median $11,130)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Denver prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.01; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.58; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 37.3%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 6
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-01-30
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-01-30Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-01-30Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

2025-01-30Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

2025-01-30Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

2025-01-30Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

2023-08-16Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-08-16Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Chef-prepared meals
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.8

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Common questions about Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

How much does Cherrelyn Healthcare Center cost?

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Littleton, CO area typically runs $9,790–$13,160 per month (median $11,130, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Cherrelyn Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Cherrelyn Healthcare Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 3.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Cherrelyn Healthcare Center?

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Cherrelyn Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 90% full (170 of 190 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Cherrelyn Healthcare Center offer?

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center in Littleton, CO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 190 beds.

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