Page 23 of Best Nursing Homes in Colorado

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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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
Sedgwick County Memorial Nursing Home
NH
Julesburg
32
Facility 32
CO AVG 74
Rank #392 / 516
--
5.35
Facility 5.35
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #17 / 203
-+38%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
---21-
51
Facility 51
CO AVG 53
Rank #458 / 838
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Brookshire Post Acute
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Denver
67
Facility 67
CO AVG 74
Rank #273 / 516
86.1%
Facility 86.1%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #46 / 140
+17%
3.92
Facility 3.92
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 203
-8%+2%
$75.7k
Facility $75.7k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #189 / 211
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #184 / 205
8.8
Facility 8.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #189 / 205
558-
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 53
Rank #7 / 838
Zacharie Mbida$6.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$4.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.73.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65242
Storybrook Care & Rehabilitation
NH
MC
SNF
Fort Collins (Old Town West)
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 74
Rank #293 / 516
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #43 / 140
+18%
3.29
Facility 3.29
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #148 / 203
+32%-15%
$38.5k
Facility $38.5k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #161 / 211
33
Facility 33
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #148 / 205
6.6
Facility 6.6
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #151 / 205
552-
92
Facility 92
CO AVG 53
Rank #31 / 838
-
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #166 / 180
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #154 / 180
63.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #58 / 180
65257
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
SNF
Monte Vista
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 74
Rank #293 / 516
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #112 / 140
-23%- +19%-
$42.0k
Facility $42.0k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #167 / 211
24
Facility 24
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #110 / 205
8.0
Facility 8.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #178 / 205
134-
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 53
Rank #258 / 838
Dakavia Management Corp
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #179 / 180
$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #178 / 180
61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #74 / 180
65291
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
La Jara
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 74
Rank #293 / 516
80.3%
Facility 80.3%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #67 / 140
+10%
2.84
Facility 2.84
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #189 / 203
-30%-27%
$54.9k
Facility $54.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #181 / 211
31
Facility 31
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #144 / 205
6.2
Facility 6.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #143 / 205
348-
34
Facility 34
CO AVG 53
Rank #628 / 838
Jacob Duke
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #153 / 180
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #159 / 180
48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 48.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #155 / 180
65399
Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
SNF
Paonia
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 74
Rank #293 / 516
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #48 / 140
+17%
3.89
Facility 3.89
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 203
+23%+1%
$32.6k
Facility $32.6k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #151 / 211
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #184 / 205
11.0
Facility 11.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #201 / 205
552-
6
Facility 6
CO AVG 53
Rank #809 / 838
Leland Bruce
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #174 / 180
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #175 / 180
51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #142 / 180
65251
Park Forest Care Center LLC
NH
HOS
PC
SNF
Westminster (South Westminster)
103
Facility 103
CO AVG 74
Rank #143 / 516
--
2.69
Facility 2.69
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #191 / 203
--30%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
---84A+
27
Facility 27
CO AVG 53
Rank #702 / 838
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Juniper Village – the Spearly Center-
NH
SNF
Denver
135
Facility 135
CO AVG 74
Rank #52 / 516
27.4%
Facility 27.4%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #138 / 140
-63%
3.92
Facility 3.92
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 203
----26%+1%
$274.2k
Facility $274.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #211 / 211
42
Facility 42
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #178 / 205
6.0
Facility 6.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #133 / 205
837-
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 53
Rank #7 / 838
Juniper Park, LP
$12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #36 / 180
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #50 / 180
58.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #104 / 180
65327
Brookdale Lowry-
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Denver (East)
172
Facility 172
CO AVG 74
Rank #20 / 516
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90
Facility 90
CO AVG 53
Rank #36 / 838
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #169 / 180
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #145 / 180
76.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 76.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #11 / 180
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Overview of Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility in Colorado Springs. West Cucharras Street is in a very walkable neighborhood. It has a score of 95 out of 100 for pedestrian accessibility. The 68-bed facility is owned and operated by Cucharras Operations and has served the community for 37 years. At 82% occupancy rate, there’s an active census for post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing care.

The facility focuses on recovery and restoration. Comprehensive therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech-language pathology, are available. Its therapy programs address specific rehabilitation needs, such as gait training, bed mobility work, swallowing disorders, and cognitive or speech impairments. Residents who need structured support can join activities of daily living training and restorative care programming. Plus, there’s individual and group counseling for addiction and trauma-related conditions.

Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident. The team is comprised of registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working around the clock. This level of staffing supports the intensive, hands-on rehabilitation focus of the community’s service model.

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Overview of Wind Crest Senior Living Community

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

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

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Overview of VI at Highlands Ranch Assisted Living

A 48-bed assisted living community in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is VI at Highlands Ranch Assisted Living. Situated at 9085 Ranch River Cir in the quiet residential neighborhoods of Douglas County, the facility offers care that pairs personal assistance with daily structure and support for those seeking independence with reliable backup services.

The home provides a full range of care services, including assisted living with memory support, rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab. Staff is allocated an average of 2 hours 8 minutes of registered nursing per resident day, 3 hours 26 minutes of nurse aide support per resident day, and 19 minutes of LPN/LVN care per resident day, supplying consistent attentive support throughout each day. Meanwhile, dining is a focal point at VI at Highlands Ranch Assisted Living. Mount Rosa Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal ingredients and offers casual and fine-dining environments with full table service. The community’s on-site bar provides light bites and beverages for additional flexibility in daily meal and snacking options. This focus on quality dining with choice, beyond basic care needs, reflects the community’s commitment to lifestyle quality. Daily life is anchored by a mix of structured activities and programming built to promote engagement and social connection. The community features opportunities for various types of engagement that residents can choose according to their interests and energy levels. Location and transportation: Highlands Ranch is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 19. The neighborhood is tranquil and residential, making it a peaceful setting. Visitors and residents, however, should plan on using personal transportation for most errands and activities outside the community grounds.

The community operates under Colorado state health department oversight and isn’t currently a Medicare or Medicaid provider.

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Overview of Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 40-bed nursing home located on Prospector Avenue in Durango, Colorado. With 35 beds currently occupied, the facility operates at an 88 percent occupancy rate, demonstrating a stable census. Stays here average 66 days, which reflects a daily operational focus on short-term post-hospital therapy, wound management, and diabetic care. To handle room and care costs, the billing office accepts traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private payments.

The surrounding neighborhood is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, earning a walk score of 97 out of 100, which means visitors can manage all local errands on foot. Inside the building, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 14 minutes of face-to-face nursing attention each day from a combined team of RNs, LPNs, and aides. This floor crew coordinates specialized physical rehabilitation, which includes a heated therapy pool. Daily living amenities feature private suites, family lounges, laundry, housekeeping, wireless internet, and structured meal services.

Periodic health and safety checkups from state regulators monitor how the property operates. The administrative team must keep daily clinical routines, physical plant systems, and nursing protocols aligned with state guidelines to ensure full compliance with regional healthcare laws.

Prospective representatives can verify current waitlist timelines, ask about the admission criteria for the aquatic therapy program, or arrange an afternoon to visit the Prospector Avenue property by reaching out to the main intake office.

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Overview of Brookdale at Home Denver North Boulder

An exceptional senior living community based on 30th Street, Boulder, CO, Brookdale at Home Denver offers companion care, personal care, and respite care. With a kind, compassionate, and responsible team, the community ensures relaxation and safety. Taking a step towards asking for assistance and trusting others, seniors ease their minds and keep their worries at bay with a lending hand from Brookdale at Home Denver.

As a private in-home care provider, the community ensures the comfort of seniors within their doorsteps. Providing care and support personalized to their needs and preferences, the community goes above and beyond in enhancing seniors’ quality of life. No qualifications are needed and individuals who are in need of support are welcome to reach out to Brookdale Home Denver.

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Overview of Bluestem Village

A newly built SNF in La Junta, Colorado, is Bluestem Village. It’s tailored to provide 24-hour nursing care in a home-like setting. The facility was built considering residents, offering a warm environment focused on individual needs and comfort. Instead of a big institutional building, the community is organized into four separate, independent homes within the community. This creates smaller, more intimate residential spaces where residents can feel homely while receiving extensive skilled nursing care.

Bluestem Village accommodates 56 residents, each in a private room with a private bath. Such a moderately sized approach allows for personalized attention and the full-service nursing facility benefits with on-site skilled care available 24/7. The location sits about 2.8 miles from La Junta’s city center, in a car-dependent area where lots of errands and appointments need driving. The surrounding neighborhood offers access to hospitals, parks, dining, shopping, and other essential services within a short drive.

Families interested in touring the facility, learning about skilled nursing services, staffing levels, activities, dietary options, or current availability are welcome to contact Bluestem Village directly.

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Overview of Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community

Situated in Lakewood, Colorado, Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community is a diverse and innovative senior living community. They offer a holistic approach to care that spans a wide age range. This assisted living community with memory care services has three distinct neighborhoods catering to complex medical care, mental health, and memory support needs. Residents can engage in therapeutic work programs and participate in frequent outings, ensuring a vibrant and fulfilling experience.

Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community has private room accommodations adorned with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and phones. Their memory support neighborhood, Legacy, also offers a beautifully renovated atmosphere accompanied by two distinct courtyards, providing a tranquil and comforting environment for their residents. 

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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 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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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

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

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

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

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

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

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Colorado

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Colorado?

Assisted living in Colorado is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Colorado Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Colorado Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 245 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.