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Overview of Orchard Park Health Care Center

Orchard Park Health Care Center in Centennial, Colorado, delivers 24-hour skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. On-site licensed medical staff oversee continuous health monitoring for long-term residents, while short-stay programs help individuals recover following hospitalizations, severe illnesses, or surgical procedures.

Rehabilitation options span a wide range of targeted clinical therapies, including stroke recovery, orthopedic care, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary treatment, and lymphedema therapy. Staff members also handle wound care, pain management, vestibular therapy, balance training, and urinary incontinence treatment to restore resident mobility and comfort.

Administrator Nickolus Lee Sorenson manages daily operations across this 133-bed facility. On-site social features include a movie theater and a café bistro. Funding is accepted through Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Families considering clinical recovery or long-term nursing can utilize the center’s structured therapy programs and continuous medical oversight to support specific healthcare plans.

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Overview of Advanced Health Care of Aurora

Advanced Health Care of Aurora is a nursing home in Aurora, CO providing skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while inpatient rehabilitation services support recovery during a stay at the facility. The community has 54 beds.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means a family pays directly. Cassidy Himes serves as the administrator. Residents have access to a library, beauty salon, private dining room and fireplace, providing places for reading, grooming, private meals and quiet indoor time. Advanced Health Care of Aurora may be a good fit for someone who needs a short-term nursing and rehabilitation stay after hospitalization.

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Parker Post Acute

9398 Crown Crest Blvd, Parker, CO 80138-8573
Overview of Parker Post Acute

Parker Post Acute provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Parker, CO. Skilled nursing gives residents access to licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Nursing home services support people who need ongoing care in a residential setting.

Short term rehabilitation and other rehabilitation services allow a resident to work on recovery during a temporary stay. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, while long term care is available for residents who need ongoing support. Parker Post Acute may be a good fit for someone recovering through short term rehabilitation or a family seeking temporary care for a resident.

The community has 154 beds. Families can use Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay, allowing payment through public coverage or personal funds based on the resident’s eligibility and arrangement. Marco Isai Villalvazo serves as administrator, and Dove Valley Healthcare operates the community.

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Brookdale Skyline

2365 Patriot Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Overview of Brookdale Skyline

Brookdale Skyline operates as a continuing care retirement community located in Colorado Springs, CO. The levels include independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

At the independent level, residents maintain their privacy and rely on community services instead of daily care. On the assisted side, personnel help with personal care and medication, memory care provides supervision in a secured area, and skilled nursing ensures licensed nurses are available around the clock.

The attraction of a continuing care community is that each step up in care occurs in the same location. An individual living independently may later require additional care without needing to look for another place to live.

Across 82 beds, monthly starting prices are $3,190 for independent living, $5,335 for assisted living, and $6,435 for memory care. Payments are made via Medicare or private pay. Medicare covers a brief skilled stay after a hospital stay. Private pay refers to the funds that the resident or their family spends directly.

Pets are allowed for residents here. There is a swimming pool, a salon, a courtyard, a garden, and walking paths on the premises. Line dancing is among the planned activities. Anneliese Wilhelmina Muhlbauer serves as the administrator.

$3,190/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Lakewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation

Lakewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation offers nursing home and skilled nursing care in Lakewood, Colorado, in the South Alameda neighborhood. The 108 bed community also provides hospice, palliative, respite, and rehabilitation care. These services may suit a resident who needs skilled nursing or end of life support, or a family caregiver who needs a short stay.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care gives a resident a temporary stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. Hospice supports end of life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Rehabilitation takes place in an expansive on site gym, giving residents a dedicated space for therapy.

Programs include short term rehabilitation, pain management, complex wound care, diabetes care, palliative care, and hospice services, so residents can receive attention for those needs through specific programs at the community. Spacious courtyards and common areas offer places to spend time outdoors or in shared indoor spaces. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. Zachary Taylor Spencer is the administrator, and Eastman Community Healthcare operates the community.

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Overview of Sunrise at Orchard

A cozy and welcoming senior living community in Littleton, CO, Sunrise at Orchard provides various levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. With a choice of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors can find the perfect home to suit their needs and preferences. Residents can also enjoy a range of activities and amenities, such as well-manicured walking paths, a cozy fireplace lounge, and pet-friendly spaces.

Sunrise at Orchard is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive community where residents can live meaningful lives. The community features trained team members available 24/7, activity rooms, social areas, a bistro for snacks, and weekly housekeeping. Additional amenities include scheduled transportation, monthly wellness visits by a licensed nurse, and advanced electronic health records. Sunrise at Orchard aims to enhance the lives of its residents through comprehensive services and engaging programs.

Starting Price $3,700/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Sloan’s Lake Rehabilitation Center

Sloan’s Lake Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Denver, Colorado. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents working to recover function or maintain their abilities.

The 42 bed community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Paul LeDoux serves as administrator, and Lakewood Healthcare operates the community. Residents can take part in excursions, church services, cooking classes, arts and crafts classes, current events, and lecture series, creating organized opportunities for outings, worship, creative activities, discussion, and learning.

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Overview of The Chateau at Sharmar Village

The Chateau at Sharmar Village provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Pueblo, CO. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Multiple care levels give a resident the option to move to a different level if needs grow without leaving the community. The Chateau at Sharmar Village has 87 beds and offers private rooms, so each resident has an individual room. Located in the Aberdeen neighborhood, the community is administered by Lisa Sykes and may be a good fit for someone who wants several care levels in one setting.

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Overview of Bluestem Village

Bluestem Village provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in La Junta, Colorado. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, making the community suitable for residents who need ongoing clinical support.

The community has 56 beds and may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. A secure exterior courtyard includes covered patios and walkways, giving residents an outdoor area for sitting or walking within the community.

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Overview of The Bridge at Longmont

Located in Longmont, Colorado, The Bridge at Longmont is a senior living community offering nursing home care, assisted living, and skilled nursing services. Having multiple levels of care under one roof allows residents to remain in the same community if their care needs change over time. The community is operated by Longmont Assisted Living LLC, with Meredith Brady serving as the administrator and Kurt Blalock as the Chief Operating Officer.

The community has 70 beds, which is a moderately sized option. Residents and staff can become familiar with one another while still enjoying a variety of shared amenities. The Bridge at Longmont has served the local community for more than 25 years. Residents can choose from studio and one-bedroom residences. Both standard and deluxe floor plans are available for different preferences and budgets.

Daily support includes a 24-hour emergency response system, medication management, and transportation services for appointments and local errands. Residents also have access to restaurant-style dining, a wellness center, a hair salon and barbershop, a craft room, a library, and lounge areas with fireplaces. These shared spaces provide opportunities to relax, socialize, and enjoy hobbies without leaving the community.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 62, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while other errands and outings require a short drive. Families considering The Bridge at Longmont may find this balance of walkability and nearby conveniences helpful when planning regular visits.

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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: 3.1/ 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: 2.7/ 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