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Our editorial team analyzed 225 nursing homes in CO using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CO
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.
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.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$8.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$4.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
50.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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
Berkley Manor Care Center is a nursing home in Denver, Colorado, providing skilled nursing and hospice care. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while hospice supports residents receiving end-of-life care.
Rehabilitation services are available for residents whose care includes rehabilitation needs, and individualized care plans organize services around each person’s needs. The community has 118 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident.
Berkley Manor Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families those listed payment options. Maria Rubalcava serves as the administrator, and Berkley Medical Investors operates the community. Berkley Manor Care Center may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing or hospice care and may also benefit from rehabilitation services.
Overview of Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs
Twenty-three days. That average length of stay tells you what Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs is built for. The 34-bed nursing home in Southeast Colorado Springs sits at 55 S Parkside Dr, 2 miles from the city center in a moderately walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 66), and it runs at 92% occupancy. The beds are almost always full, and the residents moving through them are largely on short-term post-acute stays.
Inpatient rehabilitation services are available on-site, 24-hour nursing care is in place, and total nursing staff time reaches 5 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for just over an hour of that. Private suites, a library, a beauty salon, and transportation round out the setting. Meals come out of a kitchen running fresh and seasonal ingredients in a fine dining format.
State inspections have tended to center on operational areas: medication management, infection prevention and control, care planning, and fall prevention. The facility has operated under the Advanced Health Care brand for 8 years, with Robert Beckman as administrator.
Payment runs through Medicare and private pay; Medicaid is not accepted. Given the short average stay and the near-total Medicare payer mix, this rarely affects placement for the rehabilitation population this facility primarily serves, but families considering longer stays should account for it.
Advanced Health Care of Colorado can be described as a tight, high-occupancy short-stay nursing home that has settled into a clear clinical identity: post-acute rehabilitation for patients moving from hospital to home, in a smaller setting with consistent staffing depth.
Columbine Manor Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing in Salida, Colorado. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide round-the-clock nursing care on site, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs supervised care alongside nursing support.
The community has 112 beds. Short-term rehabilitation can suit someone who needs a temporary, recovery-focused stay, and the facility offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services. In-house rehabilitation includes an AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, so residents can use this specialized equipment without leaving the community.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, allowing families to use the coverage or payment method that applies to them. Edward Kennedy II, Interim Ed, serves as administrator, and Life Care Centers Of America operates the community.
A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.
Overview of Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living provides nursing home care, assisted living, hospice and palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Lafayette, Colorado. Skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom support, and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs temporary relief.
Multiple care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 70 beds, and Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment paths for covered care or direct payment. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the total daily nurse staffing time associated with each resident.
An expansive rehabilitation gym supports the short term rehabilitation program and gives residents a dedicated setting for rehabilitation services. Family style meals are served in an open dining area, with meal delivery available when illness makes dining in the common area impractical. Residents may also use the private courtyard for quiet walks, and each assisted living apartment has a secure outdoor balcony.
The area has a Walk Score of 85, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to keep a pet in the community. Kurt D Hunter serves as administrator, and Lafayette Community Healthcare operates the community.
Grace Manor Care Center operates a 31-bed facility in Burlington, Colorado, offering nursing care, skilled nursing, and respite care. The community provides short-term rehabilitation for recovery following a hospital stay alongside extended care for individuals needing ongoing support. Temporary respite stays give primary caregivers time away from daily duties.
Operational details show an average of 3 hours and 46 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. Gm 465 Burlington Opco manages the building under the leadership of administrator Charlotte Lynn Weber. Accepted funding options encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods.
Prospective residents can get in touch with Grace Manor Care Center to explore recovery programs, discuss funding eligibility, or book a tour of the grounds.
Overview of The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Colorado Springs boasts 45 Medicare-certified beds where every resident is valued and cared for compassionately and professionally. The presence of 24-hour licensed nurses is a testament to their commitment to providing exceptional care. They ensure the recovery of the residents, giving them a chance to lead fulfilling and active lives. The facility’s provision of physical, occupational, and speech therapy makes it possible for seniors to overcome any challenges and lead a life of independence. It’s the genuine human connection that allows the home to bring satisfaction and meaning to its residents’ lives. The facility focuses on more than just the medical aspect of care but also every person’s emotional well-being. It is a home where seniors are not just another number but are regarded as family.
Westlake Care Community is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Lakewood, Colorado, offering short term rehabilitation and long term care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while long term care supports residents who need ongoing residential care rather than a temporary rehabilitation stay. Short term rehabilitation and therapy create a temporary setting for recovery focused care, with nursing services providing clinical support throughout the stay.
The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs range from temporary rehabilitation to ongoing nursing care. Westlake Care Community has 69 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted; Hannah Duerst serves as administrator, and W Iii operates the community.
Ahc of Lakewood provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Lakewood, Colorado. Its 24 hour nursing service gives residents access to nursing care around the clock, while inpatient rehabilitation supports people recovering during a short term stay. Respite care is available as well for someone who needs temporary nursing support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, making the community a possible fit for residents who need short term nursing or rehabilitation services.
With 36 beds, the home has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private suites give each resident a dedicated living space, and a doctor is on staff for medical oversight. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Residents and guests can use restaurant style dining, a beauty salon, a library, a private dining room and transportation services. Programs include Home Health and Inpatient Rehabilitation, giving residents access to those services through the community. Medicare and private pay are accepted.
Fowler Health Care is a nursing home in Fowler, CO, where residents receive ongoing nursing care. Staff are available 24 hours a day, so support is present during both daytime and overnight hours.
The home has 45 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 43 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nursing time for each resident.
Rehabilitation services are available, allowing a resident to receive rehabilitation care at the facility. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted for care. Cook to order meals let residents request food prepared for the meal, while guest dining allows visitors to eat with them, giving residents the option to share meals with guests at the community.
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs. Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
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.
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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.
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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:3.0/ 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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