Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Colorado

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 63.4% 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.
Columbine Manor Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
SNF
Salida
112
Facility 112
CO AVG 94
Rank #57 / 219
A-
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #129 / 139
-41%
3.47
Facility 3.47
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #116 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +10%-11%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 205
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #50 / 200
5.3
Facility 5.3
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #109 / 200
-51-
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 60
Rank #71 / 242
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #155 / 176
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #136 / 176
69.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #25 / 176
65220
Life Care Center of Greeley ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Greeley
124
Facility 124
CO AVG 94
Rank #40 / 219
A
55.7%
Facility 55.7%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #120 / 139
-27%
3.79
Facility 3.79
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #77 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +2%-3%
$12.3k
Facility $12.3k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #110 / 205
6
Facility 6
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #6 / 200
2.0
Facility 2.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #8 / 200
369-
56
Facility 56
CO AVG 60
Rank #145 / 242
Weld Ltc Investors LLC
$10.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #69 / 176
$6.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #75 / 176
60.1%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 60.1%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #82 / 176
65368
Grace Manor Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
RC
SNF
Burlington
31
Facility 31
CO AVG 94
Rank #214 / 219
A
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #22 / 139
+23%
3.76
Facility 3.76
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #77 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -48%-3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 205
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #9 / 200
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #13 / 200
-29-
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 60
Rank #123 / 242
Gm 465 Burlington Opco LLC
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #174 / 176
$1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #173 / 176
57.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #112 / 176
65284
The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 94
Rank #193 / 219
A+
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #11 / 139
+25%
4.04
Facility 4.04
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #55 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +3%+4%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 205
3
Facility 3
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #1 / 200
1.0
Facility 1.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #1 / 200
-43-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 60
Rank #169 / 242
Madison Partners Inc
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #158 / 176
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #162 / 176
52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #133 / 176
65198
Westlake Care Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 94
Rank #147 / 219
A---
3.76
Facility 3.76
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #77 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +3%-3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 205
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #32 / 200
4.0
Facility 4.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #67 / 200
167A+
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 60
Rank #35 / 242
W III, Inc
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #128 / 176
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #143 / 176
47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #157 / 176
65171
Ahc of Lakewood LLC ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Lakewood
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 94
Rank #205 / 219
B+
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #21 / 139
+23%
3.75
Facility 3.75
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #88 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +12%-4%
$53.6k
Facility $53.6k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #174 / 205
10
Facility 10
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #21 / 200
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #95 / 200
-34-
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 60
Rank #106 / 242
Ahc Of Lakewood LLC
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #137 / 176
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #142 / 176
52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #132 / 176
65435
Fowler Health Care ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
Fowler
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 94
Rank #193 / 219
B+
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #87 / 139
-2%
4.72
Facility 4.72
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #25 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -3%+21%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #1 / 205
14
Facility 14
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #42 / 200
4.7
Facility 4.7
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #88 / 200
-34-
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 60
Rank #182 / 242
Beverly Harrison
$3.6MFiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 10/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #173 / 176
$2.4MFiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 10/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #168 / 176
66.9%Fiscal year ending 10/2023
Facility 66.9%Fiscal year ending 10/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #33 / 176
65360
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
121
Facility 121
CO AVG 94
Rank #41 / 219
C-
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #86 / 139
-2%
4.23
Facility 4.23
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #45 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +5%+9%
$32.3k
Facility $32.3k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #152 / 205
10
Facility 10
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #21 / 200
2.0
Facility 2.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #8 / 200
290A+
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 60
Rank #123 / 242
Colorado Springs Medical Investors, LLC
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #67 / 176
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #45 / 176
72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #18 / 176
65356
Hillcrest Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Wray
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 94
Rank #193 / 219
B+
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #30 / 139
+20%
4.30
Facility 4.30
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #41 / 198
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -27%+11%
$9.2k
Facility $9.2k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #104 / 205
20
Facility 20
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #76 / 200
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #95 / 200
241-
57
Facility 57
CO AVG 60
Rank #142 / 242
Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #159 / 176
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #135 / 176
76.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 76.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #12 / 176
65316
Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Eagle
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 94
Rank #197 / 219
B-
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
CO AVG 76%
Rank #32 / 139
+20%
6.06
Facility 6.06
CO AVG 3.89
Rank #2 / 198
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +35%+56%
$23.6k
Facility $23.6k
CO AVG $38.1k
Rank #137 / 205
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 25.2
Rank #95 / 200
3.7
Facility 3.7
CO AVG 5.1
Rank #60 / 200
540-
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 60
Rank #182 / 242
Castle Peak Senior Care, LLC
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #145 / 176
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #139 / 176
58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.4%
Rank #101 / 176
65420

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 226 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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 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.

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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 21 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.

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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 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.

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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 3 minutes 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.

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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 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.

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Overview of Ahc of Lakewood

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.

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Overview of Fowler Health Care

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.

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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 14 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.

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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.

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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 4m 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.

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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. 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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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
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    Operational
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    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

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  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
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Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

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  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
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Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

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  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
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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 226 nursing homes in Colorado. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Colorado?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Colorado, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Colorado?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Nursing Homes in Colorado at a glance

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: 3.1/ 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: 2.7/ 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