Orchard Park Health Care Center is a place where seniors can receive both inpatient and outpatient therapy, tailored to their unique needs. They believe in treating not only physical ailments but also addressing emotional and mental well-being. The home offers specialized programs including cardiac care, diabetes management, IV therapy, post-surgical care, a balance program, aquatic therapy, and more. They strive to provide their residents with undeniably peaceful spaces where they can relax and enjoy themselves.
Their goal is to provide a smooth and safe transition for patients while helping them achieve their individual therapy goals. Their therapy gym is large and well-equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and an interdisciplinary team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists. The center also features a gorgeous outdoor area, a pool, and airy interiors, as well as an elegant dining space. In addition, seniors can take advantage of their salon and barbershop services to look and feel their best every day.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Center at Rock Creek | - | NH SNF | Fort Collins | 70
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70
CO AVG
93
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#151 / 233 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
42
Facility
42
CO AVG
59
Rank
#184 / 256 | - | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#95 / 180 | $5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#87 / 180 | 65.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
65.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.5%
Rank
#42 / 180 | 65423 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other CO nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 225 on this page. See how we rank facilities
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.
VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while rehabilitation and long term nursing care support people recovering from an illness or injury as well as those who need ongoing nursing support. The community has 35 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents may get to know each other more closely.
Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay allows families to fund care directly. Benjamin Hoover serves as administrator, and Cc-Denver operates the community. The home may suit someone who prefers a smaller community and needs either rehabilitation after an illness or injury or ongoing nursing support.
Residents can use salon and barbershop services, rehabilitation services, and scheduled transportation for appointments, shopping trips, and special events within 15 miles. Dining offers a variety of menu options from a classically trained culinary team, with meals served in the dining room or in residents’ rooms. Medication administration and monitoring, wound management and skin care, and hydration and nutrition monitoring address ongoing health needs, and pets are allowed.
Juniper Village, the Spearly Center delivers long-term skilled care and short-term rehabilitation services in Denver, Colorado. Complex medical conditions and behavioral health needs receive ongoing supervision through specialized nursing programs, while short-term admissions assist individuals working toward rehabilitation targets.
Juniper Park Limited Partnership operates the 135-bed residence alongside administrator Marie Lopez. Direct care logs show an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes of daily nursing time dedicated to each resident. Payment structures accommodate Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options.
Prospective residents seeking nursing support for complex medical needs or short-term physical therapy can contact Juniper Village, the Spearly Center to review open accommodations, verify funding sources, or arrange a visit.
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.
Found in the serene neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Brookdale Skyline offers a picturesque living experience with the stunning backdrop of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains. This continuing care retirement community provides four levels of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, ensuring personalized support for each resident’s unique needs. The community is designed to create a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.
With over a dozen apartment floor plans, including garden homes with garages, residents have plenty of options to find their perfect living space. The community is pet-friendly and offers a wide array of amenities, such as an indoor heated pool, fitness center, library, and chapel, fostering an engaging and supportive environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of daily activities, from line dancing and swimming to arts and crafts and social events, promoting an active and connected community life. They are an easy choice if you want your loved one to thrive in Colorado Springs.
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.
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.
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.
Administered by Stephanie Downare, Inglenook at Brighton is an extensive senior care community operated by Inglenook Senior Ventures, LP, in Brighton, Colorado. Set on East Egbert Street, it stands just a short walk from Brighton Professional & Medical Center and serves a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. The 110-bed, two-story facility has 46 years of operating experience. It offers a full care continuum across eight service lines: independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative care, and respite care. This breadth of services allows occupants and families to stay in the same community as care needs evolve, and bolsters active residence and shorter-term stays.
Housing options include studios and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 270 to 785 square feet, giving residents and families choices in living arrangements and privacy. Inglenook at Brighton welcomes pets and provides transportation services and fitness and recreation programming to bolster an active lifestyle for its occupants. It accepts Medicaid, creating a payment route for families. The facility’s decades-long presence in Brighton denotes deep experience navigating the local care landscape and maintaining consistent operations.
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.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
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
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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
