Cherrelyn Healthcare Center
Littleton, Colorado
5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO, 80120
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.48 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.55 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.86 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.03 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 190 certified beds · ~167 avg residents/day (88% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is a 190-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Littleton, Colorado. The center holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, based on a 4-star health inspection score, 3-star quality measures, and a 2-star staffing rating. It provides long-term care and rehabilitative services under corporate ownership.
Location
5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO, 80120, Littleton, CO
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Cherrelyn Healthcare Center?
- Cherrelyn Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Cherrelyn Healthcare Center score on health inspections?
- Cherrelyn Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Cherrelyn Healthcare Center?
- Cherrelyn Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Cherrelyn Healthcare Center have?
- Cherrelyn Healthcare Center has 190 certified beds.
- Does Cherrelyn Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Cherrelyn Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Cherrelyn Healthcare Center located?
- Cherrelyn Healthcare Center is located at 5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO, 80120, Littleton, Colorado.
- How can I contact Cherrelyn Healthcare Center?
- You can reach Cherrelyn Healthcare Center by phone at +1 303-798-8686.
Nearby facilities
- Littleton Care And Rehabilitation Center 2.2 mi
5822 S Lowell Way, Littleton, CO, 80123
- Life Care Center Of Littleton 3.0 mi
1500 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO, 80120
- Orchard Park Health Care Center 3.8 mi
6005 S Holly St, Littleton, CO, 80121
- Neurorestorative Colorado 7.8 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
All clinical data on this page originates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that certifies and inspects every Medicare- and Medicaid-participating nursing home in the United States. Reviews are imported verbatim from public Google business listings.
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