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Page 25 of Best Nursing Homes in Colorado

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 243 nursing homes in CO using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CO
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Colorado

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.

Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
NH
Fort Collins (South Lemay Avenue)
130
Facility 130
CO AVG 76
Rank #64 / 526
94.5%
Facility 94.5%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #13 / 147
+34%
4.72
Facility 4.72
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #26 / 203
-3%+22%
$7.4k
Facility $7.4k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #89 / 209
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #11 / 204
1.4
Facility 1.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #1 / 204
1123A+
48
Facility 48
CO AVG 51
Rank #506 / 869
-
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #26 / 207
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #9 / 207
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #73 / 207
65142
Columbine Commons
NH
Windsor
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #299 / 526
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #5 / 147
+38%
5.18
Facility 5.18
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #17 / 203
+44%+34%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #11 / 204
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 204
-59A+
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 51
Rank #157 / 869
Palmer Withrow
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #76 / 207
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #49 / 207
81.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 81.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #25 / 207
65410
Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
NH
Fort Collins (Centre Avenue)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 526
35.6%
Facility 35.6%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #131 / 147
-49%
4.33
Facility 4.33
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #42 / 203
+16%+12%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 204
2.5
Facility 2.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #20 / 204
232A+
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 51
Rank #180 / 869
-
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #43 / 207
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #22 / 207
56.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #60 / 207
65377
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
121
Facility 121
CO AVG 76
Rank #76 / 526
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #77 / 147
+7%
4.05
Facility 4.05
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #63 / 203
+5%+5%
$36.9k
Facility $36.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #159 / 209
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #41 / 204
3.8
Facility 3.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #58 / 204
-91A+
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 51
Rank #327 / 869
Vanessa Zabojnik
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #80 / 207
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #66 / 207
72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #65 / 207
65356
Garden Terrace at Aurora
NH
MC
SNF
Aurora (South Potomac Street)
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 76
Rank #77 / 526
79.6%
Facility 79.6%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #64 / 147
+13%
4.36
Facility 4.36
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #33 / 203
-10%+13%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
11
Facility 11
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #22 / 204
2.8
Facility 2.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #29 / 204
-96-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #524 / 869
Jerry Weeter
$10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #85 / 207
$7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #53 / 207
73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #28 / 207
65266
Clermont Park
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Denver (University Hills)
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 76
Rank #380 / 526
--
4.84
Facility 4.84
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #25 / 203
+40%+25%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #45 / 204
5.3
Facility 5.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #108 / 204
161-
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #283 / 869
Bryon Childs
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #21 / 207
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #75 / 207
68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #194 / 207
65344
Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
34
Facility 34
CO AVG 76
Rank #401 / 526
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #28 / 147
+29%
5.50
Facility 5.50
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #13 / 203
+19%+43%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 204
2.5
Facility 2.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #20 / 204
-31A+
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #283 / 869
Robert Beckman
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #128 / 207
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #168 / 207
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #175 / 207
65407
Center At Foresight Llc
NH
SNF
Grand Junction (East Foresight Circle)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 76
Rank #338 / 526
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #39 / 147
+25%
4.51
Facility 4.51
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #31 / 203
+35%+17%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
6
Facility 6
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #7 / 204
2.0
Facility 2.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #6 / 204
148-
49
Facility 49
CO AVG 51
Rank #492 / 869
-
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #39 / 207
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #146 / 207
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #197 / 207
65425
Cadence Aurora
NH
SNF
Aurora (Utah Park)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 76
Rank #338 / 526
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #24 / 147
+32%
4.11
Facility 4.11
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #55 / 203
+84%+6%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
6
Facility 6
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #7 / 204
2.0
Facility 2.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #6 / 204
150-
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 51
Rank #547 / 869
Daniel Cortez
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #54 / 207
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #103 / 207
56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #180 / 207
65393
Hover Senior Living Community
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Longmont
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #418 / 526
--
6.55
Facility 6.55
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #5 / 203
+39%+70%
$42.1k
Facility $42.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #167 / 209
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #11 / 204
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 204
225-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #524 / 869
Madelyn Chapman
$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #9 / 207
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #70 / 207
151.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 151.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #201 / 207
65395
Life Care Center of Greeley
NH
SNF
Greeley
124
Facility 124
CO AVG 76
Rank #73 / 526
55.4%
Facility 55.4%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #111 / 147
-21%
3.35
Facility 3.35
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #131 / 203
+2%-13%
$12.3k
Facility $12.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #106 / 209
6
Facility 6
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #7 / 204
2.0
Facility 2.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #6 / 204
369-
56
Facility 56
CO AVG 51
Rank #408 / 869
Daniel Gauger
$10.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #79 / 207
$6.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #99 / 207
60.1%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 60.1%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #139 / 207
65368
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center
NH
MC
SNF
Littleton
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 76
Rank #395 / 526
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #26 / 147
+30%
3.66
Facility 3.66
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #89 / 203
+41%-5%
$7.8k
Facility $7.8k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #92 / 209
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #25 / 204
2.4
Facility 2.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #17 / 204
132A+
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 51
Rank #243 / 869
-
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #193 / 207
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #188 / 207
59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #74 / 207
65320
Broadview Health and Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Greeley
100
Facility 100
CO AVG 76
Rank #158 / 526
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #25 / 147
+30%
3.01
Facility 3.01
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #168 / 203
-37%-22%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #45 / 204
2.3
Facility 2.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #10 / 204
192-
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 51
Rank #150 / 869
-
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #95 / 207
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #116 / 207
45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #139 / 207
65219
The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 76
Rank #367 / 526
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #8 / 147
+36%
3.96
Facility 3.96
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #63 / 203
+3%+3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 204
1.7
Facility 1.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #5 / 204
-43-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #524 / 869
Madison Partners Inc
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #192 / 207
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #197 / 207
52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #128 / 207
65198
The Center at Centennial
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 76
Rank #233 / 526
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
CO AVG 70.5
Rank #3 / 147
+40%
4.04
Facility 4.04
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #63 / 203
+14%+5%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 209
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #87 / 204
4.2
Facility 4.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #67 / 204
379-
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 51
Rank #534 / 869
The Medical Center LLC
$15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #12 / 207
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #31 / 207
60.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #195 / 207
65390
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With cozy communal spaces and fun recreational activities, residents can spend their days as they please for leisure and wellness. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and wellness with delightful local amenities nearby. Amenities include a fitness room, a business hub, a game room, a community garden, and serene walking trails, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Mountain Vista Assisted Living & Memory Care

In a 2-story building with studio, one-bed, and two-bed floor plans, Mountain Vista Assisted Living & Memory Care is on West 49th Avenue in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, offers assisted living, memory care services, and short-term rehabilitation, anchored by 24-hour nursing staff. The setting sits in an average walkable neighborhood where some nearby services are reachable on foot, with most errands and appointments requiring a quick drive.

Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses form the daily staffing and support residents’ care needs all day. Nursing care averages roughly 2 hours 23 minutes per resident day through nurse aides, with additional registered nursing and LPN support available as needed. This level of attentive staffing reflects the community’s focus on assisted living and short-term rehabilitation residents. Occupants eat three meals daily with variety, reflecting the community’s commitment to dining as part of daily life. Beyond the dining room, Mountain Vista Assisted Living & Memory Care offers a wellness program and wellness center, along with traditional community amenities like a spa, barber services, transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services. The courtyard and garden provide outdoor space, and private dining exists for events or individual preferences.

For people seeking assisted living or memory care with on-site rehabilitation services, the facility’s combination of daily staffing, physical space, and support amenities creates a practical residential setting. Families touring the home directly will gain a clear idea of the floor plans, the daily rhythm, and how the staffing and services fit their loved one’s needs.

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Overview of Caring Hearts of Arvada

Caring Hearts of Arvada is a blissful retreat in Arvada, CO, offering assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care to help with their daily living activities around the clock. Alongside purposely built and cozy living spaces, housekeeping and laundry are also provided, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging events and fun activities is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles amidst its warm and nurturing environment.

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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 243 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.