Brighton Care Center
Brighton, Adams County, Colorado · CCN 065240 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of The Ensign Group (342 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Brighton Care Center 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 108 certified beds, 89 residents a day on average. 13 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 2 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $38,812.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.25713 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.47903 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.75003 hours per resident per day |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-10 |
| 2024-11-07 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 complaint survey |
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-10 |
| 2023-04-27 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-04-27 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-04-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-04-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
| 2022-02-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-10 |
| 2022-02-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-10 |
| 2022-02-10 | Ensure 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-10 |
| 2022-02-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-10 |
| 2022-02-10 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-03-10 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Fine | $38,812 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-08-25 |
| Grubbs, Shad Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-03 |
| Rodriquez, Rachel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-03 |
| Jorgensen, David Individual | corporate director | — | 2019-06-20 |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-08-25 |
| Graham, Joseph Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-09-09 |
| Keetch, Chad Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-03-01 |
| Sato, Ami Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-09-09 |
| Port, Barry Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-03 |
| Grubbs, Shad Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Rodriquez, Rachel Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2022-12-01 |
| Grubbs, Shad Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-12-01 |
| Rodriquez, Rachel Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-12-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Adams County.