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Page 4 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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Overview of Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is located in Durango, Colorado. It offers specialized therapy services and rehabilitative care, focusing on collaboration and communication with patients and their families. The center is recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional care and has received accolades for its quality of service.

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Overview of Fairacres Manor

Fairacres Manor, situated in Greeley, Colorado, offers a spectrum of services including rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized support for individuals with dementia. This close-knit community is a home where residents find reliable support and genuine camaraderie. Within its walls, a vibrant culture thrives, ensuring residents’ goals are met through personalized and individualized care.

The community excels in providing complex clinical care, addressing various needs such as wound care, IV therapy, and chronic disease management. Their specialized programs, especially tailored for memory care patients, reflect their commitment to comprehensive care. Those requiring hospice and comfort care can rely on their dedicated team in a secure environment. With the inclusion of telemedicine and on-site physician visits, along with the expertise of physical, occupational, and speech language therapists, Fairacres Manor a nurturing nursing home with memory care, ensuring residents’ well-being and health are in capable hands.

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Overview of Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation

Nestled in the beautiful setting of Baseline Road, Boulder, CO, Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation is an outstanding senior living community offering skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. Receive the utmost care and assistance for your special needs with a team of kind and reliable professionals available around the clock. Alongside personalized care programs, the community also provides incredible amenities to maximize seniors’ wellness.

Maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and strengths. Promoting a peaceful and friendly environment, the community promises a comfortable and worry-free retirement. Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation goes above and beyond to provide a safe place for seniors to find the care and assistance they need.

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Liberty Heights

12105 Ambassador Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Overview of Liberty Heights

Liberty Heights is located in the picturesque natural landscapes of Colorado Springs and provides an array of living options to suit different lifestyles. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation, this home has you covered. The community believes in enhancing residents’ lifestyles and continually raises the bar to provide the best possible care. They provide a range of services depending on your lifestyle option, including 24-hour emergency response, transportation, personalized care plans, housekeeping, on-site therapy, and nutrition management.

Moreover, the floor plans are beautifully designed, and the community boasts upscale amenities such as a courtyard, library, art center, fitness center, spa, main and private dining rooms, balcony, rehab gym, individual parking, and more. At Liberty Heights, residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, made possible by the staff’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of the living experience. With a wide range of amenities and services, residents can truly savor the glowing sunsets of Colorado Springs.

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Overview of Peaks Care Center

The Peaks Care Center stands out as a premier community, offering exceptional care services tailored to the evolving needs of individuals and couples facing the challenges of aging. This multi facility care center encompasses a wide spectrum of services, including frontier therapy, independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Their dedicated professionals provide top-tier care, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of support and attention.

At the heart of their services is the Frontier Therapy Center, equipped with 21 beds for inpatient therapy, specifically designed to address the recovery needs of adults. The Peaks Care Center is renowned for its award-winning approach, delivering skilled nursing services that include wound care, IV therapy, medication management, nutritionally balanced meals, and respiratory support, among other essential offerings. With their nursing home qualifications and commitment to excellence, residents can trust in a compassionate and skilled environment tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Westminster

Receive the care and assistance for your special needs with Life Care Center of Westminster in Zenobia Court, Westminster, CO, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community works hard to help seniors with their daily living activities, ensuring they are well-cared for 24/7. With comprehensive care services including fall prevention, wound care, infection management, and post-surgical care, families can keep their peace of mind and seniors live without worries.

A robust calendar of enjoyable activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they explore new interests and maintain an active lifestyle. Here, residents enjoy fine dining with healthy and delectable meals that satisfy their cravings and dietary needs. Life Care Center of Westminster is great for seniors looking for various care services surrounded by incredible amenities.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Longmont

Life Care Center of Longmont, a distinguished facility in Colorado, stands as a beacon of excellence in skilled nursing home services. Established in 1979, this center has consistently provided exceptional care to its patients. Whether families need short-term rehab, long-term care, or postoperative recovery assistance, they can rely on the center’s dedicated team.

The facility is meticulously organized, clean, and professionally managed, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment for patients. Services range from discharge planning and IV therapy to medication management, post-surgical care, social services, and infection management. In addition to these comprehensive offerings, the center boasts a full-time certified activity director, a certified dietitian, and even a non-smoking environment. Pet visitors are welcome, religious services are accessible, and the facility’s commitment to excellence shines through every aspect of its nursing home care.

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Overview of Cherrelyn Healthcare Center

Cherrelyn Healthcare Center offers round-the-clock skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and short-term stays in a beautifully furnished and landscaped facility. Located in Littleton, their staff is dedicated to providing compassionate care and ensuring that residents feel respected. 
The facility is not only clean and spacious but also has a pleasant scent that adds to the overall atmosphere. They provide an array of amenities such as a library, game rooms, Wi-Fi, fitness and wellness programs, and transportation services. They also take care of the mundane tasks such as laundry and housekeeping so that seniors can focus on enjoying their time. With a cheerful and vibrant atmosphere, Cherrelyn Healthcare Center goes beyond providing basic care and strives to create a home-like environment for seniors.

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Overview of Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community

Whether you need short-term rehab and transitional care or long-term skilled nursing care, Summit Rehabilitation & Care Community is here to help. As a skilled nursing community, they provide specialized care for those in need of memory care, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory therapy. Their on-site physician services ensure that their residents receive the medical attention they need as well. They also specialize in Post-Hospitalization Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Care, stroke recovery, chronic condition management, and more.

The home is located near the beautiful Aurora Reservoir, one of the largest parks in the city. Residents can enjoy the outdoors and all the activities the park has to offer. Additionally, they are close to the Aurora Center of Active Adults, which offers jewelry-making classes, educational classes, massage services, and much more. Summit Rehabilitation & Care Community prides itself on providing a warm and supportive environment for their residents, and they are exceptionally good at it.

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Overview of Westlake Lodge Health and Rehabilitation

Administered by Matthew Gordon, Westlake Lodge Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Greeley, Colorado, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing coverage options for older adults needing short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care. It has 107 beds in a variety of private and semi-private rooms within a single-story building, with an average length of stay of 152 days, reflecting a stronger focus on longer-term care.

Care services are structured around both rehabilitation and ongoing nursing support for older adults, including short-stay recovery, long-term care, therapy services, discharge planning, and psychosocial, respite, palliative, and hospice support. Furthermore, the care team consists of attending physicians and registered nurses, with an average of about 3 hours and 5 minutes of nursing care per resident each day. Daily living is also supported through restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, a salon, internet access, pharmaceutical delivery, and shared lounge spaces.

An active resident council also gives older adults a voice in discussions about care quality, activities, and community policies. Its surrounding area is slightly walkable, with a Walk Score of 39, indicating that only a few services are accessible on foot, while most errands require transportation.

Inspection reports generally highlighted concerns related to medication administration accuracy, timely completion of prescribed treatments, and maintenance of mechanical systems and shared areas. Families considering Westlake Lodge are encouraged to ask how medication management and treatment follow-through are monitored on a daily basis.

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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.