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Page 17 of Best Nursing Homes in Colorado

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 225 nursing homes in Colorado using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CO
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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

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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

CMS & CO Dept. of Health data

Columbine Commons
NH
Windsor
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #299 / 527
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #5 / 149
+38%
5.18
Facility 5.18
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #18 / 211
+44%+34%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #12 / 212
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 212
-59A+
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 51
Rank #157 / 869
Palmer Withrow
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #79 / 217
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #53 / 217
81.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 81.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #28 / 217
65410
Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
NH
Fort Collins (South Lemay Avenue)
130
Facility 130
CO AVG 76
Rank #64 / 527
94.5%
Facility 94.5%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #14 / 149
+34%
4.72
Facility 4.72
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #27 / 211
-3%+22%
$7.4k
Facility $7.4k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #91 / 217
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #12 / 212
1.4
Facility 1.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #1 / 212
1123A+
48
Facility 48
CO AVG 51
Rank #506 / 869
-
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #28 / 217
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #9 / 217
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #77 / 217
65142
Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
NH
Fort Collins (Centre Avenue)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 527
35.6%
Facility 35.6%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #133 / 149
-50%
4.33
Facility 4.33
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #44 / 211
+16%+12%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 212
2.5
Facility 2.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #20 / 212
232A+
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 51
Rank #180 / 869
-
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #45 / 217
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #25 / 217
56.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #63 / 217
65377
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
121
Facility 121
CO AVG 76
Rank #76 / 527
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #78 / 149
+7%
4.05
Facility 4.05
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 211
+5%+5%
$36.9k
Facility $36.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #167 / 217
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #45 / 212
3.8
Facility 3.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #61 / 212
-91A+
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 51
Rank #327 / 869
Vanessa Zabojnik
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #83 / 217
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #70 / 217
72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #69 / 217
65356
Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
34
Facility 34
CO AVG 76
Rank #402 / 527
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #29 / 149
+29%
5.50
Facility 5.50
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #14 / 211
+19%+43%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 212
2.5
Facility 2.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #20 / 212
-31A+
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #283 / 869
Robert Beckman
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #133 / 217
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #177 / 217
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #185 / 217
65407
Holly Creek
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Centennial (East Peakview Avenue)
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #419 / 527
--
6.55
Facility 6.55
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #5 / 211
+39%+70%
$42.1k
Facility $42.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #175 / 217
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #12 / 212
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 212
225-
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 51
Rank #584 / 869
Madelyn Chapman
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #9 / 217
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #74 / 217
151.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 151.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #211 / 217
65395
Hover Senior Living Community
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Longmont
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #419 / 527
--
6.55
Facility 6.55
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #5 / 211
+39%+70%
$42.1k
Facility $42.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #175 / 217
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #12 / 212
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 212
225-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #524 / 869
Madelyn Chapman
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #9 / 217
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #74 / 217
151.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 151.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #211 / 217
65395
Garden Terrace at Aurora
NH
MC
SNF
Aurora (South Potomac Street)
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 76
Rank #77 / 527
79.6%
Facility 79.6%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #65 / 149
+13%
4.36
Facility 4.36
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #34 / 211
-10%+13%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
11
Facility 11
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #23 / 212
2.8
Facility 2.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #30 / 212
-96-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #524 / 869
Jerry Weeter
$10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #88 / 217
$7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #57 / 217
73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #31 / 217
65266
Center At Foresight Llc
NH
SNF
Grand Junction (East Foresight Circle)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 76
Rank #338 / 527
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #40 / 149
+25%
4.51
Facility 4.51
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #32 / 211
+35%+17%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
6
Facility 6
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #8 / 212
2.0
Facility 2.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #6 / 212
148-
49
Facility 49
CO AVG 51
Rank #492 / 869
-
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #41 / 217
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #154 / 217
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #207 / 217
65425
Life Care Center of Greeley
NH
SNF
Greeley
124
Facility 124
CO AVG 76
Rank #73 / 527
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #113 / 149
-22%
3.35
Facility 3.35
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #137 / 211
+2%-13%
$12.3k
Facility $12.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #109 / 217
6
Facility 6
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #8 / 212
2.0
Facility 2.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #6 / 212
369-
56
Facility 56
CO AVG 51
Rank #408 / 869
Daniel Gauger
$10.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #82 / 217
$6.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #104 / 217
60.1%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 60.1%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #146 / 217
65368
The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 76
Rank #367 / 527
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #9 / 149
+36%
3.96
Facility 3.96
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 211
+3%+3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 212
1.7
Facility 1.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #5 / 212
-43-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #524 / 869
Madison Partners Inc
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #202 / 217
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #207 / 217
52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #135 / 217
65198
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
SNF
Littleton
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 76
Rank #396 / 527
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #27 / 149
+30%
3.66
Facility 3.66
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #94 / 211
+41%-5%
$7.8k
Facility $7.8k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #94 / 217
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #26 / 212
2.4
Facility 2.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #17 / 212
132A+
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 51
Rank #243 / 869
-
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #203 / 217
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #198 / 217
59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #78 / 217
65320
Life Care Center of Aurora
NH
SNF
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
166
Facility 166
CO AVG 76
Rank #27 / 527
31.9%
Facility 31.9%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #137 / 149
-55%
3.95
Facility 3.95
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 211
+17%+2%
$33.2k
Facility $33.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #159 / 217
28
Facility 28
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #137 / 212
5.6
Facility 5.6
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #133 / 212
253A+
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 51
Rank #568 / 869
David Strain
$14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #40 / 217
$10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #20 / 217
72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #60 / 217
65332
The Center at Centennial
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 76
Rank #233 / 527
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #3 / 149
+40%
4.04
Facility 4.04
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 211
+14%+5%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #92 / 212
4.2
Facility 4.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #70 / 212
379-
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 51
Rank #534 / 869
The Medical Center LLC
$15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #12 / 217
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #34 / 217
60.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #205 / 217
65390
Broadview Health and Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Greeley
100
Facility 100
CO AVG 76
Rank #158 / 527
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #26 / 149
+30%
3.01
Facility 3.01
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #175 / 211
-37%-22%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #49 / 212
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 212
192-
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 51
Rank #150 / 869
-
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #98 / 217
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #121 / 217
45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #146 / 217
65219
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Overview of Arbor View Care Center

Located in Arvada, Colorado, Arbor View Care Center is a nursing home with 110 beds. It’s in a very walkable neighborhood, so most errands are within walking distance. The facility has a strong occupancy rate of 91%. Residents stay an average of 239 days, including short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Chef-prepared meals with healthy, personalized dining options can accommodate individual preferences and are available on-site.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, so families have multiple ways to cover their care needs. Total nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 28 minutes per resident each day. There is dedicated support from registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses throughout the day to consistently provide hands-on attention to residents’ clinical needs.

Arbor View focuses on rehabilitation and recovery. The facility offers rehabilitation services and respite care, making it a great choice for patients recovering from surgery or a hospital stay. It’s also ideal for families needing temporary care coverage. The home offers wellness and life enrichment programming for residents.

The highly walkable location of Arvada makes it accessible and navigable for visiting family members.

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Overview of Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation Center

Rocky Mountain SNF Holdings runs Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 100-bed nursing home at 821 Duffield Court in Loveland, Colorado. The building operates at roughly 78 percent capacity, and residents stick around for an average of 154 days. This length of stay indicates that the daily workload is evenly balanced between permanent placements and short-term post-hospital rehab. For billing, the front office handles room rates and clinical fees through standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation Center earns a walk score of 88 out of 100, meaning visiting families can easily take care of errands on foot without needing a vehicle. On the floor, the staff provides about 3 hours and 17 minutes of direct care to each resident every day. This daily workload is managed by a round-the-clock crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides who run physical rehab routines, provide temporary respite care for family caregivers, and supervise recovery after major surgeries.

Recent inspection records flagged several issues for improvement, specifically concerning medication administration, resident safety protocols, infection control, kitchen services, and quality assurance systems. Interested individuals can call the admissions department to check on current bed availability, hear how the management team has addressed these safety findings, or schedule an afternoon to come look around the property.

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Overview of Mapleton Post Acute

Owned by Castle Rock Healthcare, Mapleton Post Acute is an SNF on Ingalls Street in Lakewood, Colorado. It caters to residents recuperating from acute care or hospital stays via rehabilitation services, in-house therapy, and a doctor-on-staff model. With 24-hour nursing staffing, daily care averages roughly 3 hours 5 minutes per resident, supplying consistent support for those navigating post-acute recovery.

The facility accommodates 90 residents and currently runs at 76 percent occupancy, which signals availability for admissions. The typical stay length is about 173 days, reflecting a mix of shorter-term rehabilitation stays and residents who require extended recovery support. Families considering the home will find it in a really walkable neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 85 that makes it easy for visitors to access the location and navigate nearby services. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, which gives families numerous options to cover rehabilitation and active skilled nursing care.

Medication management, discharge planning documentation, and care coordination processes have been the focus of state inspections.

As with any facility, touring the home in person will help families learn about the daily operations and affirm that care approaches match their loved one’s particular needs.

Contact Mapleton Post Acute

Overview of Crestmoor Care Center

Crestmoor Care Center is a 108-bed nursing home on Monaco Parkway in South Denver, Colorado. The building currently houses 70 residents, which amounts to a 65 percent occupancy rate. With stays averaging 231 days, the facility splits its everyday operations between permanent medical care and short-term post-hospital therapy. For billing and room costs, the business desk accepts traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

The surrounding Denver neighborhood is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, scoring a 95 out of 100, so visiting family members can easily step out and handle local errands on foot. Inside the building, the floor staff provides an average of 2 hours and 53 minutes of direct nursing care to each resident daily. This team includes registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides who coordinate clinical oversight and assist with daily living activities.

Routine compliance monitoring falls under state health and safety guidelines. Recent regulatory inspections noted areas that need attention from management, specifically regarding infection control procedures and daily resident safety protocols, which the administration is responsible for keeping up to state codes.

Families can contact the admissions desk to check on current room openings, ask about the corrections made to recent inspection findings, or plan a time to come take a look around the building.

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Overview of Lakewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation

Lakewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation is a 108-bed nursing home located at 7395 W Eastman Pl in Lakewood, Colorado. Managed under owner Austin Birrell, the facility handles short-term recovery, with resident stays averaging just eight days. This brief timeline indicates an operation focused heavily on fast-tracked post-hospital care and transitional rehabilitation.

On the floor, residents receive an average of nearly seven hours of direct nursing care every day. This intensive daily schedule is managed by a 24-hour crew of RNs, LPNs, and aides who oversee pain management, diabetic monitoring, complex wound treatments, and temporary respite stays. The building features an expanded therapy gym and outdoor courtyards, while the surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, scoring an 85 out of 100, which makes it easy for visitors to arrive on foot or handle errands nearby.

Routine compliance monitoring falls under state health guidelines, requiring periodic inspections of the physical property and clinical routines. The administration is responsible for keeping all daily therapy protocols, building systems, and staffing schedules aligned with regional licensing laws.

Prospective residents can reach out to the admissions office to ask about current bed openings, verify details regarding the short-term rehab intake process, or schedule a time to come look around the recovery spaces.

Contact Lakewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation

Overview of Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation Center
Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a compassionate environment. The facility focuses on restoring health and wellbeing with a dedicated staff. Residents can expect dignity and professional quality healthcare every day.

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Overview of Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located in Englewood, Colorado. It offers in-house therapy, skilled nursing, and a variety of activities to keep residents engaged. The facility is designed to provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

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Parker Post Acute

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

Dove Valley Healthcare owns Parker Post Acute, a 154-bed nursing home on Crown Crest Boulevard in Parker, Colorado. The building operates at roughly 77 percent capacity, and residents stay for an average of 264 days, meaning the daily workflow is balanced between temporary post-hospital rehab and long-term medical placement. For billing and room costs, the office accepts traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private funds.

The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, scoring an 89 out of 100, which makes it easy for visitors to handle errands on foot during their visits. Inside the building, the floor staff provides an average of three hours of direct nursing care per resident each day, split among RNs, LPNs, and aides. This clinical team handles short-term therapy programs and physical rehabilitation to assist residents recovering from injuries or hospitalizations.

Routine compliance monitoring falls under state health and safety guidelines. Local regulators evaluate the property through periodic surveys, which require the administration to keep all nursing protocols and structural systems aligned with state operating rules.

Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions coordinator to check on current bed availability, ask about therapy scheduling, or plan a time to come look around the property.

Contact Parker Post Acute

Overview of Beatrice Hover Assisted Living Residence

Located in a tree-lined residential neighborhood of Longmont, Colorado, Beatrice Hover Assisted Living Residence is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care in one location. The community is operated by Hover Senior Living Community, with Chadwick Perkey serving as the administrator. It is about 2.9 miles from downtown Longmont, so residents can remain close to local shopping, services, and medical care.

The community has 55 beds. It’s a moderately sized setting where residents can receive personalized attention while still enjoying shared amenities and social opportunities. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 42, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. Nursing staffing averages about 6.55 hours of direct nursing care per resident each day.

Residents receive 24-hour care, medication administration, light housekeeping, family-style meals, and wheelchair-accessible transportation for appointments and local outings. The community also offers respite care for short-term stays. It accepts VA and LTHC insurance plans as payment options. Living accommodations include private bathrooms, Wi-Fi access, and individual living rooms, giving residents both comfort and privacy.

Residents can participate in gardening clubs, weekly special events, and spiritual services that encourage social connection and community involvement. Families considering Beatrice Hover Assisted Living Residence should ask how nursing staffing is distributed across the assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home programs to fully understand the level of support available in each area.

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Overview of Wind Crest Senior Living Community

Wind Crest Senior Living Community is a blissful haven in Highlands Ranch, CO, offering independent living. With specially designed and spacious accommodations in a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents can keep their peace of mind. The community also helps residents with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure hassle-free living.

Residents enjoy plenty of recreational events and exciting activities with the community’s cozy communal spaces and fun amenities. Several delightful restaurants and shopping areas are available nearby, providing plenty of dining options to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community has a swimming pool, a fitness center, a putting green and a bocce court, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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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.

  • 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
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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.