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Hilltop Park Post Acute

290 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80224 · Denver County

Welcome to Hilltop Park Post Acute located in Denver, Colorado. We are your choice for 24-hour skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation in Denver County. Allow our team of professionals to care for you after a surgery, illness, or injury today. We invite you to tour our facility. We can’t wait to make you part of…

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Fair

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

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 92% full (148 of 160 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

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Denver

Hilltop Park Post Acute is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Denver, CO, with 160 certified beds and an average of about 148 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 2.89 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.45 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $66,307 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (2.89 hrs/resident/day)
•$66,307 in federal fines

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Denver options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 160
Avg. residents/day: 148
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Pacs Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 065241

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: 2.89; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.45; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 42.7%; 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): 9
Federal fines: 2 ($66,307)
Total penalties: 3
Last standard survey: 2024-03-07
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-12-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

2024-07-29Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2024-07-29Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

2024-07-29Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

2024-07-29Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2024-07-29Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

2024-07-29Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

2024-07-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

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.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-07-29	Fine	$53,372
2024-07-29	Payment denial	—
2024-03-07	Fine	$12,935

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ Private rooms available
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

290 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, 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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Google

4.4

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Common questions about Hilltop Park Post Acute

How much does Hilltop Park Post Acute cost?

Hilltop Park Post Acute does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Denver, 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 Hilltop Park Post Acute's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Hilltop Park Post Acute 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Hilltop Park Post Acute?

Staff provide about 2.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Hilltop Park Post Acute?

Hilltop Park Post Acute has 35 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-03-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Hilltop Park Post Acute have availability?

Typically 92% full (148 of 160 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Hilltop Park Post Acute offer?

Hilltop Park Post Acute in Denver, CO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 160 beds.

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