Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Colorado

Overview of Columbine Manor Care Center

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 4 hours 5 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 Life Care Center of Greeley

Life Care Center of Greeley is a nursing home in Greeley, Colorado, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Administered by Melissa Peterson, the community accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, offering flexible coverage options for older adults needing short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care. The community has 124 beds in a variety of private rooms within a single-story building, making it a larger community in the area. It currently operates at about 75% occupancy, with 93 beds filled.

Designed primarily for recovery-focused care, the community supports an average stay of 54 days, reflecting regular admissions for post-surgical rehabilitation, alongside longer-term needs for older adults. Wound care, IV therapy, fall prevention, and discharge planning are among the clinical services offered, supported by 24-hour skilled nursing and oversight from a medical director. Residents typically receive about 3 hours and 43 minutes of nursing care per day, including close to an hour from registered nurses.

Beyond clinical services, transportation, fitness activities, and recreation programming are also available. Along with an active resident council that meets to discuss care, activities, and community policies, the community also operates a state-approved Nurse Aide training program. With a Walk Score of 56, the neighborhood is relatively walkable, allowing some errands on foot while most trips require a short drive.

Inspection findings from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have commonly focused on fall prevention practices, wound care follow-up, and consistency in documentation. Moreover, a case related to a resident briefly left unattended was reported, though internal review did not substantiate neglect.

Overview of Grace Manor Care Center

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 37 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 provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Colorado Springs, in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood. The community has 45 beds, a size that can support familiarity between residents and staff. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services address post acute care needs. A total nurse staffing level of 4 hours per resident per day represents the daily hands on nursing time available for each resident.

Private rehabilitation rooms give residents a dedicated space for therapy. Outpatient therapy supports rehabilitation services for people who do not require an inpatient stay. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing and rehabilitation as part of post acute care. Residents can use restaurant style dining, a beauty salon and a smoking patio, with respiratory therapy, mental health services and recreational therapy also available. Dillon West serves as the director.

Overview of Westlake Care Community

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 45 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 4 hours and 17 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 12 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.

Overview of Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Colorado Springs, CO. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents working toward improved function.

The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing care and is working toward a return to community living through its community reentry program. The center has 121 beds, with a 75% occupancy rate, meaning about three quarters of its beds are occupied.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 11 minutes per resident per day, representing the documented daily nursing time allocated per resident. A beauty salon and barber shop give residents access to grooming services within the community, while Medicaid, Medicare and private pay provide several listed ways to cover skilled nursing services; Andrew Ryan Van Gorder serves as the administrator.

Overview of Hillcrest Care Center

Hillcrest Care Center in Wray provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Nursing home services support long term care needs.

There are 45 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing are available within one community. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available through the rehabilitation services, so residents can access several forms of therapy without arranging each service separately.

Companionship and transportation are also included, supporting social company and travel outside the community. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid can help when a resident’s savings may not cover a long stay, Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay means the family pays directly.

The area has a Walk Score of 57 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot. Kimberly Bryant serves as administrator, and Wray Community Long Term Care operates the community.

Overview of Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation

Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care in Eagle, CO. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having these care options in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

With 44 beds, Castle Peak is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 6h 13m per resident each day, meaning that amount of nursing time is assigned across resident care daily. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay uses personal funds.

The area has a Walk Score of 40 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Scheduled outings for shopping and entertainment give residents organized trips for those activities. A beauty salon and barber shop provide grooming services within the community, while an exercise room and walking paths offer places to exercise. Clubs, classes, and events add scheduled opportunities for activities and social time.

Rehabilitation services include Skilled Nursing Short Term Care for time limited recovery needs and Skilled Nursing Long Term Care for ongoing nursing needs. Spiritual care is also available. Shelly Cornish serves as director. Castle Peak may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, or skilled nursing, especially if those needs could increase over time.