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Page 19 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 Pelican Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center

Belmont Ridge Healthcare operates Pelican Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center, a 104-bed nursing home on 3rd Street in Windsor, Colorado. About 74 percent of the building’s beds are currently occupied. Stays average 256 days, which shows that the daily operation divides its time between permanent residential placements and short-term post-hospital therapy cases. To process room and care costs, the business accepts standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

The surrounding area has a neighborhood walk score of 65 out of 100, allowing visitors to park and take care of a few quick errands on foot. Inside the building, the nursing team provides about 3 hours and 59 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily, including 50 minutes from registered nurses.

This round-the-clock crew runs physical rehab programs for post-surgery recovery and coordinates temporary respite stays when family caregivers need backup. Regular compliance audits by state regulators ensure that internal medical records and staffing numbers meet local health codes.

Families can check on current open rooms by calling the intake desk, where they can also learn how the admissions process works or choose a day to come see the therapy setup.

Contact Pelican Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Brookdale Meridian Arvada

Brookdale Meridian Arvada offers a vibrant independent senior living community, providing residents with easy access to various social conveniences. With dedicated staff available round the clock, seniors can enjoy peace of mind knowing assistance is just a call away. The community boasts picturesque outdoor spaces, with charming courtyard areas shaded by old cottonwood trees, enhancing the overall character of the residence.

On-campus amenities at Brookdale Meridian are designed to enhance the residents’ lifestyle, including a beauty salon, bistro café, and complimentary coffee throughout the day. This pet-friendly community also provides meeting rooms, postal services, a library, and a well-equipped fitness center. Additionally, transportation services and concierge assistance are available, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfortable and independent senior living in a welcoming environment.

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Overview of Senior Living at Lafayette

Senior Living at Lafayette in Lafayette, Colorado, envisions a dynamic and engaging lifestyle for modern-day seniors. Committing to addressing each resident’s unique needs, the community promotes a comprehensive approach to assisted living, fostering vitality and well-being. The mission revolves around creating a vibrant social environment where residents can actively participate in various activities, maintain connections, and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle for years to come.

The community boasts a range of amenities and assisted living facilities designed to enhance the living experience. Featuring private, furnished, and unfurnished rooms with individual climate control, residents enjoy spacious and comfortable accommodations. The wellness center and programs contribute to holistic well-being, while beautiful gardens and scenic views provide a tranquil setting. With convenient amenities like a beauty salon, café, and restaurant-style dining, Senior Living at Lafayette offers a supportive and comfortable environment for residents to gather, dine, and enjoy community.

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Overview of Brookdale Senior Living – El Camino

Brookdale Senior Living – El Camino is a highly recognized assisted living community in Pueblo, CO, that ensures a maintenance-free retirement. With its resort-style setting, the community provides older adults with a place to live their later years actively. Assistance with daily living activities, recreational activities, and home maintenance is also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a personalized approach to care, the community ensures residents are comfortable and well-cared for during their stay.

Movie nights, mind-stimulating games, and group fitness classes provide residents with various options for leisure and wellness. The community also features a community kitchen, an outdoor garden courtyard, and scenic walking paths, creating the ideal setting where residents can connect with peers and relax. Situated near a fire station, a park, and public transportation, residents are guaranteed easy access to their needs. As one of Brookdale Communities, this assisted living community is a trusted choice for retirement in Colorado.

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Overview of Brookdale Meridian Boulder

Experience a carefree retirement lifestyle at Brookdale Meridian Boulder, an exceptional senior living community located in Boulder, CO, offering independent living. Residents can choose from a range of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans with great natural light, plenty of storage, and a private balcony or patio for some apartments. The compassionate care team is available 24/7 to assist with daily living activities and respond to emergencies, promoting a safe and comfortable environment.

Fitness and wellness programs are an important part of Brookdale Meridian Boulder’s commitment to delivering an exceptional senior living experience. Hence, they offer signature programs, including their Brain Fit program, which offers a holistic approach to brain health, and the B-Fit exercise program, which offers residents a fun and social exercise experience. The community also features a range of amenities, including an emergency alert system, transportation, a library, concierge service, a café/bistro, a courtyard and garden, a greenhouse, a theater, and landscaped grounds, among others. The beautiful park-like landscape with mature trees and a koi pond further enhances the tranquil living experience, while convenient access to local excursions and amenities ensures residents stay connected and engaged.

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Overview of ProMedica Assisted Living Lafayette

ProMedica Assisted Living in Lafayette provides outstanding supervision and care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. As a ProMedica community, the well-trained staff encourages its residents to maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.

Assisted Living services focus on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, physical therapy available, reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.

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Overview of Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Owned by Centennial Colorado Holdco LLC, Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 101-bed skilled nursing facility in Colorado. The center’s focus is short-term rehabilitation. Residents stay an average of 175 days. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different coverage options when arranging care.

The facility is built around rehabilitation services. Programs include cardiac, orthopedic, pulmonary, and neurological recovery. Specialized services include stroke recovery, IV infusion, and pain management. These programs support residents recovering from surgery, cardiac events, and other acute conditions.

Residents receive an average of 2 hours and 27 minutes of nursing care each day, with registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses providing support, and that staffing structure ensures continuous hands-on support.

The center has an occupancy rate of 60%, so residents can get more individualized attention during daily care and therapy. The location has a Walk Score of 83. Visiting family members can navigate the surrounding area on foot, and most errands can be completed without driving.

There’s a range of amenities for residents’ comfort and recovery. Private short-term rehabilitation rooms and semi-private suites are available. Residents also have access to a spacious courtyard and patio. There’s a variety of fine dining options for different dietary needs and preferences. Family lounges are available for guests. Laundry services, housekeeping services, WiFi, and cable TV are provided as well. These amenities help residents enjoy a home-like environment during their stay.

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Overview of Brookdale Meridian Westland

Brookdale Meridian Westland provides exceptional service for seniors in independent living. The retirement home strives to provide a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors in need of quality assistance by providing options that specifically cater to each individual’s needs while still maintaining a level of independence and individuality. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, the Meridian Westland community is guaranteed to provide a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation for them.

Life at Brookdale Meridian Westland is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone– spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management pride itself on its approach to modern assisted living care which is unparalleled with its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service. 

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Overview of Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living

Situated on South 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living is an eminent senior living community providing a spectrum of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term care, and skilled nursing. Featuring spacious and well-made floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy a luxurious and secure retirement. Reach your full potential with the highest quality of care and assistance from a kind and well-trained team of Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living.

Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living doubles its efforts to provide seniors with the proper support they need with various levels of care offered. With several activities to participate in inside and outside the campus, residents enjoy new endeavors and relive old hobbies. Treat yourself to restaurant-style dining that satisfies your dietary requirements and preferences. The community is a haven for seniors to live their golden years in comfort and luxury.

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Overview of Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center

Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center is located in Pueblo, Colorado. It offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, along with a variety of activities to keep residents engaged. The facility features 81 beds and provides a comprehensive care plan tailored to individual needs.

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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

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    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.