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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
La Villa Grande Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Grand Junction
96
Facility 96
CO AVG 93
Rank #106 / 233
38.5%
Facility 38.5%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #129 / 142
-47%
3.51
Facility 3.51
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #118 / 203
D +12%-9%
$89.3k
Facility $89.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #197 / 211
33
Facility 33
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #150 / 205
5.5
Facility 5.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #122 / 205
437-
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 59
Rank #138 / 256
Snh Co Tenant LLC
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #68 / 180
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #71 / 180
61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #71 / 180
65253
Sierra Post Acute
NH
HOS
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
102
Facility 102
CO AVG 93
Rank #92 / 233
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #37 / 142
+20%-C- -15%-
$78.9k
Facility $78.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #192 / 211
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #167 / 205
5.6
Facility 5.6
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #127 / 205
690-
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 59
Rank #35 / 256
Lakewood Healthcare LLC$8.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$6.0M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.67.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65272
River Valley Rehabilitation Healthcare Center
NH
MC
SNF
Del Norte
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 93
Rank #166 / 233
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #98 / 142
-9%
2.31
Facility 2.31
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #202 / 203
B+ +6%-40%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #130 / 205
7.3
Facility 7.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #174 / 205
140-
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 59
Rank #181 / 256
River Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #147 / 180
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #162 / 180
42.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 42.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #169 / 180
65424
Winding Trails Post Acute
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Boulder
150
Facility 150
CO AVG 93
Rank #23 / 233
58.0%
Facility 58.0%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #112 / 142
-21%
3.94
Facility 3.94
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 203
D- -55%+2%
$90.7k
Facility $90.7k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #201 / 211
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #203 / 205
9.9
Facility 9.9
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #198 / 205
1287-
98
Facility 98
CO AVG 59
Rank #1 / 256
Palo Community Healthcare, LLC$8.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$4.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.47.7%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65267
Adara Living
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Broomfield
210
Facility 210
CO AVG 93
Rank #4 / 233
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #81 / 142
+3%
4.25
Facility 4.25
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #42 / 203
D+ -7%+10%
$49.0k
Facility $49.0k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #178 / 211
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #167 / 205
7.8
Facility 7.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #182 / 205
4158A+
79
Facility 79
CO AVG 59
Rank #64 / 256
Broomfield Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #8 / 180
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #21 / 180
49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #152 / 180
65379
Westwood Post Acute
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Denver
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 93
Rank #129 / 233
81.2%
Facility 81.2%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #64 / 142
+11%
3.50
Facility 3.50
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #118 / 203
D- +4%-9%
$65.5k
Facility $65.5k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #184 / 211
50
Facility 50
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #192 / 205
12.5
Facility 12.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #205 / 205
669-
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 59
Rank #4 / 256
North Star Healthcare, LLC$7.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$4.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.60.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65274
Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehabilitation
NH
MC
SNF
Craig
58
Facility 58
CO AVG 93
Rank #182 / 233
59.3%
Facility 59.3%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #108 / 142
-19%
4.05
Facility 4.05
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #51 / 203
D -54%+5%
$121.0k
Facility $121.0k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #204 / 211
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #173 / 205
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #97 / 205
1034-
77
Facility 77
CO AVG 59
Rank #70 / 256
Senex Foundation, Inc
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #173 / 180
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #179 / 180
40.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #175 / 180
65384
Red Cliffs Post Acute
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Grand Junction
89
Facility 89
CO AVG 93
Rank #124 / 233
96.3%
Facility 96.3%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #9 / 142
+32%
3.14
Facility 3.14
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #170 / 203
C+ -17%-19%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
43
Facility 43
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #182 / 205
8.6
Facility 8.6
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #192 / 205
186-
91
Facility 91
CO AVG 59
Rank #24 / 256
Mesa Snf Healthcare, LLC$7.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$2.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.40.5%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65110
Glenwood Springs Healthcare
NH
PC
SNF
Glenwood Springs
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 93
Rank #190 / 233
74.1%
Facility 74.1%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #86 / 142
+1%-B+ +78%-
$5.3k
Facility $5.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #86 / 211
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #130 / 205
5.8
Facility 5.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #133 / 205
240-
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 59
Rank #78 / 256
Blake Avenue Operations LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #145 / 180
$2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #169 / 180
39.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #177 / 180
65244
Hilltop Park Post Acute
NH
SNF
Prky Denver (East)
160
Facility 160
CO AVG 93
Rank #19 / 233
--
2.67
Facility 2.67
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #191 / 203
F -39%-31%
$66.3k
Facility $66.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #185 / 211
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #155 / 205
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #97 / 205
421-
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 59
Rank #158 / 256
Monaco Community Healthcare LLC$10.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$6.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.58.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65241

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La Villa Grande Care Center

2501 Little Bookcliff Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Overview of La Villa Grande Care Center

Owned by SNH CO Tenant LLC, La Villa Grande Care Center is a 96-bed nursing home in Grand Junction, Colorado. John Estrada serves as the administrator. The community provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, hospice care, memory care, and short-term respite stays, giving residents access to a broad range of services in one location. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.

Residents stay an average of 189 days, which is a mix of rehabilitation and longer-term skilled nursing care. The community welcomes residents from all backgrounds, including veterans. Nursing staff provides an average of 3 hours and 42 minutes of care per resident each day. The community currently operates at about 39% occupancy.

State inspections in Colorado have mainly focused on medication management, infection control, and a resident safety incident. Corrective actions were taken following each finding. Families touring La Villa Grande Care Center may want to ask how these areas are monitored and managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

Residents can enjoy a regular calendar of social activities, along with a library, computer room, and a landscaped courtyard with a fountain. Rooms include emergency call systems, individual climate controls, and community Wi-Fi. An on-site beauty and barber salon adds convenience. Pets are welcome, allowing residents to keep a companion animal.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 60, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services are within walking distance.

Contact La Villa Grande Care Center

Overview of Sierra Post Acute

Sierra Post Acute runs out of Lakewood, CO, with skilled nursing, hospice care, and nursing home care named on its license. Nursing home care is for a resident who needs ongoing residential care. Complex wound care needs attention on a clock rather than on an appointment, which is what round-the-clock licensed nursing does.

Hospice care is the stay in a post-acute building that does not end in a discharge. Short-term rehabilitation goes the other way, a place to recover with no long-term stay attached.

The license here covers 102 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all fund care here, and the payer decides nothing about the care itself. Medicare reaches eligible short-term skilled care in the weeks after a hospital admission; Medicaid covers eligible residents; while private pay is money handed over directly.

Lakewood Healthcare LLC operates Sierra Post Acute, and Jarom D. Eberhard is administrator on-site. The fit is somebody needing short-term rehabilitation, complex wound care, or hospice care next to skilled nursing.

Contact Sierra Post Acute

Overview of River Valley Rehabilitation Healthcare Center

River Valley Rehabilitation Healthcare Center in Del Norte, Colorado, provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include ongoing nursing care or a supervised memory care setting.

The center has 60 beds. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary stay focused on recovery, with programs for orthopedic rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, cardiac care, wound healing, pain management, and diabetes management. Residents have access to outdoor space through the courtyard and patio, while the dining options provide meals in several formats.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for eligible care. A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact River Valley Rehabilitation Healthcare Center

Overview of Winding Trails Post Acute

Winding Trails Post Acute provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, and respite care in Boulder, Colorado. Skilled nursing includes staffing around the clock for residents who need ongoing nursing support. Hospice care focuses on comfort at the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or time to recover.

The community has 150 beds and also provides short term rehabilitation. A resident can therefore receive rehabilitation during a temporary stay instead of arranging care at another location. Semi private rooms are available for residents who share a room. Winding Trails Post Acute may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice support, or a temporary respite placement.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Jihan Boughman serves as administrator, and Palo Community Healthcare operates the community.

Contact Winding Trails Post Acute

Adara Living

12975 Sheridan Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020-1477
Overview of Adara Living

Adara Living provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Broomfield, CO. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care support residents with end of life needs or symptom relief, and respite care gives a family a short stay when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 210 beds. Short term rehabilitation supports residents who need a defined period of care focused on recovery. Respite stays provide a temporary care arrangement without establishing a long term residence. The range of care may make Adara Living a good fit for someone whose needs include memory support, skilled nursing, or a short term stay.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families three payment paths for eligible care and services. Total nurse staffing is 4h 15m per resident per day, representing the nursing time available for each resident across a day.

A Walk Score of 79 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Caitlyn Carey Donegan serves as the administrator. Broomfield Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center operates the community.

Contact Adara Living

Overview of Westwood Post Acute

Westwood Post Acute offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Denver, CO. Its skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents who need end-of-life services, and the combination of memory care and skilled nursing may suit a resident whose needs include both cognitive supervision and ongoing clinical care.

Westwood Post Acute has 85 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 30m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Jonathan Creason serves as administrator, and North Star Healthcare operates the community.

A Walk Score of 95 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Rehabilitation services and an on-site rehabilitation gym allow residents to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Rubato Music Therapy gives residents access to a named music-based program, while complex wound management and psychiatric care address specific clinical needs. Courtyards and common areas provide designated outdoor and shared spaces for daily use.

Contact Westwood Post Acute

Overview of Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehabilitation

Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehabilitation delivers skilled nursing services, general nursing home care, and specialized memory support in Craig, Colorado. Memory care programs utilize secured environments to assist residents prone to wandering, while physical rehabilitation options help individuals work toward maintaining or regaining physical function.

Senex Foundation operates the 58-bed facility under administrator Monti Kent Montgomery. Daily care logs reflect an average of 4 hours and 3 minutes of hands-on nursing time per resident. Located in a neighborhood with a 77 walk score, the surrounding area allows residents to reach local shops, cafes, and pharmacies on foot without relying on a vehicle. Accepted payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Families considering skilled nursing care or memory supervision can contact Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehabilitation to check room availability, review financial guidelines, or schedule an in-person tour.

Contact Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehabilitation

Red Cliffs Post Acute

2901 N 12Th St, Grand Junction, CO 81506-2811
Overview of Red Cliffs Post Acute

Hospice care, skilled nursing, respite care, palliative care, and nursing home care are the five care types Red Cliffs Post Acute runs in Grand Junction, CO. The skilled nursing here is a 24-hour proposition, listed under that name rather than described.

Short-Term Rehab covers recovery that has an end to it, and hospice and palliative care put comfort ahead of anything else on the plan. Respite care is the booking a usual caregiver makes when relief is what the household needs.

The facility has 89 beds. Sub-Acute Care is a named service, which takes in a resident coming out of an acute medical episode.

Three hours and 8 minutes of nursing cover a resident’s day here. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all work, whether the care is covered or paid for privately.

Blair Perkes is the administrator, and Mesa Snf Healthcare operates the facility. Short-term recovery, comfort-focused care, and respite in one place suits a resident whose needs or length of stay may not hold still.

Contact Red Cliffs Post Acute

Overview of Glenwood Springs Healthcare

Glenwood Springs Healthcare operates a 54-bed nursing facility in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, delivering skilled nursing and palliative care services. The facility integrates clinical attention with comfort-focused care for residents requiring continuous oversight. Administration is handled by Colton Fleck, with Blake Avenue Operations directing overall community management.

Specialized clinical offerings include PT, OT, and SLP therapy alongside programs for stroke management, pulmonary care, Parkinson’s disease, sensory integration, bowel and bladder retraining, mental health support, and individual counseling. Medicaid is accepted to assist residents who qualify for public financial coverage during extended stays.

Prospective individuals can connect with Glenwood Springs Healthcare to verify current room availability, discuss specialized care programs, and explore accepted financial options.

Contact Glenwood Springs Healthcare

Overview of Hilltop Park Post Acute

In Denver, CO, Hilltop Park Post Acute is licensed for nursing home care and skilled nursing. Around-the-clock skilled nursing names a staffing pattern that has to hold on the worst nights as well as the ordinary ones, with licensed nurses present through both. The time-limited version is short-term rehabilitation, a setting for recovery once an illness or injury has been dealt with.

A room to oneself or a shared one are both available here. 160 beds are on this license. 2 hours and 40 minutes of nursing falls to each resident daily.

All three of Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay work here, and which applies is settled at admission rather than partway through. Medicare goes to covered skilled care. Medicaid may reach residents who qualify once savings will not carry a long stay, while the third route is direct payment.

Jonathan Sho Ashcroft is the administrator, and Monaco Community Healthcare LLC operates the community. Continuous nursing, or a short recovery stay, are the two things somebody would arrive needing.

Contact Hilltop Park Post Acute

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Colorado

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Colorado?

Assisted living in Colorado is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Colorado Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Colorado Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 225 nursing homes in Colorado. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Colorado?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Colorado, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Colorado?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Nursing Homes in Colorado at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5