Page 14 of Best Nursing Homes in Colorado

Brookshire Post Acute delivers skilled nursing support, memory care, and hospice services in Denver, Colorado. Memory care units utilize secured environments to safeguard residents prone to wandering, while hospice care offers dedicated end-of-life support. Clinical programs also feature short-term rehabilitation and complex wound management.

Brookshire Healthcare operates the 67-bed facility under administrator Peter Daniel Badovinac. Daily nurse staffing records show an average of 3 hours and 53 minutes of direct nursing care delivered per resident. Facilities include broad common areas and outdoor courtyards for resident use. Set in an area with a 95 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood permits residents to visit local shops, cafes, and pharmacies on foot without relying on a vehicle. Accepted funding sources include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Older adults evaluating specialized nursing care or memory support can contact Brookshire Post Acute to check current openings, review financial arrangements, or arrange a property walk-through.

Overview of Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing care, and memory care in Monte Vista, Colorado. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care may suit someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs supervision in a secured setting.

Short term rehabilitation is available, including specialized cardiac and orthopedic programs for residents recovering in those areas. Private short term rehabilitation rooms and semiprivate suites offer both private and shared room arrangements. Residents also have access to a spacious courtyard and patio, while family lounges provide room for entertaining guests.

The center has 60 beds and offers a variety of on site dining options. Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay; Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while Medicaid may matter when savings do not cover a long stay. Alicia Deacon serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and certain outings may be manageable without driving.

Overview of Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation

Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation is a 60 bed nursing home in Fort Collins’ Old Town West neighborhood, offering memory care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Memory care may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs this level of oversight.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The area has a walker’s paradise score of 92, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can get out independently. Rehabilitation services include pulmonary rehabilitation, which focuses on function related to breathing.

A salon and spa are available for residents who want access to personal grooming services within the community. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid and private pay. Emily Susan Mulberry serves as the administrator.

Overview of Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in La Jara, Colorado. 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. Palliative care supports residents with serious illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The center has 60 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover an eligible stay. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 55 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Neida Priscilla Guerrero serves as the administrator.

Residents with specific medical needs can receive cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, subacute rehabilitation, pain management, pulmonary care, diabetes management, and wound healing. Private and semiprivate suites offer either a single living space or shared arrangements. The courtyard and patio provide outdoor areas on the grounds, and a variety of dining options is available.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Someone who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center may be a good fit for a family seeking a short term respite stay while a primary caregiver travels or recovers.

Park Forest Care Center is a nursing home in Westminster, CO, offering hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home services support residents who need ongoing care in a residential setting, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care addresses end-of-life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. The range of care may suit someone who needs skilled nursing alongside hospice or palliative support.

Park Forest Care Center opened in 1963 and has 103 beds. It is in the South Westminster neighborhood, with Beatriz Cecilia Kainoa serving as administrator. Residents can choose private, semi-private, or ward accommodations, covering both individual and shared living arrangements.

Dining includes dietician-approved seasonal menus and alternative options at each meal, along with special diets such as diabetic, low-sodium, and pureed meals. Residents can therefore receive food prepared for documented dietary needs. Rehabilitation services are available for those who need therapy as part of their care. Two courtyards with patio furniture provide outdoor space during warmer seasons, and planned activities include arts and crafts, games, music, group outings, social clubs, and interest groups.

Overview of Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation

Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, provides a continuum of care that spans independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Independent living accommodates self-sufficient residents, whereas assisted living assists with routine daily activities. Memory care delivers a secured, supervised environment for individuals with cognitive impairments, and skilled nursing supplies on-site clinical care.

Ronald Cook serves as administrator for the 60-bed community, which is operated by Bijou Healthcare. Physical recovery programs feature in-house rehabilitation services directly on campus. Daily nursing coverage averages 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident. Located in an area with a 95 walk score, the campus sits in a highly walkable area where residents can manage everyday errands without driving. Financial coverage includes Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment plans.

Prospective residents searching for flexible living arrangements or ongoing nursing care can connect with Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation to inquire about room availability, review care plans, or tour the facility.

Overview of Thornton Care Center

Thornton Care Center is a nursing home in Thornton, Colorado, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Respite care provides a short term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Thornton Care Center may be a good fit for a family needing temporary support.

The center has 101 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid helping cover care for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allowing families to pay directly.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 37 minutes per resident per day. This represents the total daily nursing time allocated per resident.

Overview of Mapleton Post Acute

Mapleton Post Acute is a nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado, offering skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, and in house therapy allows residents receiving rehabilitation to work toward recovery without arranging transportation elsewhere. The facility is in the South Alameda neighborhood, has 90 beds, and has a doctor on staff.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Ashley Irtz administers the community, which is operated by Castle Rock Healthcare. It may be a good fit for a resident recovering from illness or injury who needs nursing care during rehabilitation.

Overview of Crestmoor Care Center

Crestmoor Care Center provides nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Denver, Colorado. Skilled nursing and nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief, time to travel, or time to recover. The center has 108 beds. Transportation is provided to local hospitals and physician appointments, giving residents facility provided rides for those medical visits.

Crestmoor Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows a family to use personal funds. Tybel Marie Gallagher serves as the administrator. The combination of nursing services and short stay respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs licensed nursing support or a temporary residential stay while a primary caregiver is unavailable.