Nursing Care Index

Hilltop Park Post Acute

Denver, Denver County, Colorado · CCN 065241 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Pacs Group (274 facilities, chain average 2.9 stars)

CMS rates Hilltop Park Post Acute 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 162 certified beds, 149 residents a day on average. 37 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $66,307 and 1 payment denial.

On record

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★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 5 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing2.93115 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.44191 hours per resident per day
Weekend total2.72306 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover39.5% (registered nurses 31.3%)
Administrators who left0

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.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-25
complaint survey
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2026-07-24
2026-06-25
complaint survey
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
2026-07-24
2025-12-04
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0565
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-10
2024-07-29
complaint survey
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
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0940
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0622
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0661
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0568
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0624
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0660
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0774
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-07-29
complaint survey
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-09-06
2024-03-07 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
K Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-15
2024-03-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-30
2024-03-07
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-30
2024-03-07 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
2024-03-30
2024-03-07 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-30
2024-03-07 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
2024-03-30
2024-03-07 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-30
2024-03-07 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-30
2023-10-25
complaint survey
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-11
2023-09-28 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-17
2022-12-15 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-02-24
2022-12-15 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-02-15
2022-12-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-01-10
2022-12-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-02-24
2022-12-15 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-02-24
2021-08-26 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
2021-09-30
2021-08-26 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-09-30
2021-08-26 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
2021-09-17
2021-08-26 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-09-30
2021-08-26 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-09-30
2021-08-26 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
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-09-30
2021-08-26 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.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0849
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2021-09-30

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-07-29Payment denial for 10 days from 2024-08-27
2024-07-29Fine$53,372
2024-03-07Fine$12,935

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.

NameRoleShareSince
Panther Master Tenant, LLC
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2023-09-01
Providence Group Nh, LLC
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%2023-09-01
Horton, Christopher
Individual
contracted managing employee2023-07-20
Apt, Frederick
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Hancock, Mark
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Jergensen, Joshua
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Mitchell, John
Individual
corporate officer2024-01-01
Ashcroft, Jonathan
Individual
w-2 managing employee2023-09-01

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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 Denver County.