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Best Nursing Homes in Colorado

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 220 nursing homes in Colorado using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

131 facilities compared · CMS & CO Dept. of Health data

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
NH
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
121
Facility 121
CO AVG 76
Rank #78 / 533
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #140 / 221
-6%
4.05
Facility 4.05
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #66 / 215
+5%+5%
$36.9k
Facility $36.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #170 / 221
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #49 / 221
3.8
Facility 3.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #64 / 221
-91A+
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 51
Rank #328 / 872
Vanessa Zabojnik
$10.4M
Facility $10.4M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #86 / 221
$7.5M
Facility $7.5M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #68 / 221
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #65 / 221
65356
Brookdale Greenwood Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
Greenwood Village
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #198 / 533
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #64 / 221
+15%
3.96
Facility 3.96
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #66 / 215
+4%+3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #129 / 221
6.3
Facility 6.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #160 / 221
-50B-
71
Facility 71
CO AVG 51
Rank #208 / 872
-
$18.1M
Facility $18.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #69 / 221
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #24 / 221
58.4%
Facility 58.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #10 / 221
65376
Peaks Care Center
NH
AL
IL
Longmont (Coffman Street)
92
Facility 92
CO AVG 76
Rank #192 / 533
80.1%
Facility 80.1%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #98 / 221
+5%
3.50
Facility 3.50
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #117 / 215
+41%-9%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #100 / 221
4.4
Facility 4.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #86 / 221
179A+
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 51
Rank #108 / 872
Bogie33
$8.3M
Facility $8.3M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #115 / 221
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #151 / 221
51.4%
Facility 51.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #171 / 221
65189
Life Care Center of Littleton
NH
Littleton
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 76
Rank #79 / 533
80.6%
Facility 80.6%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #93 / 221
+5%
4.35
Facility 4.35
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #34 / 215
+29%+13%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
26
Facility 26
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #134 / 221
8.7
Facility 8.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #204 / 221
1102A+
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 51
Rank #430 / 872
Sara Dent
$15.1M
Facility $15.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #37 / 221
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #28 / 221
58.7%
Facility 58.7%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #114 / 221
65370
Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs
NH
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
34
Facility 34
CO AVG 76
Rank #408 / 533
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #26 / 221
+20%
5.50
Facility 5.50
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #14 / 215
+19%+43%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 221
2.5
Facility 2.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #20 / 221
-31A+
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #284 / 872
Robert Beckman
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #133 / 221
$3.6M
Facility $3.6M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #175 / 221
50.8%
Facility 50.8%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #189 / 221
65407
Life Care Center of Aurora
NH
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
166
Facility 166
CO AVG 76
Rank #27 / 533
31.9%
Facility 31.9%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #205 / 221
-58%
3.95
Facility 3.95
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #66 / 215
+17%+2%
$33.2k
Facility $33.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #162 / 221
28
Facility 28
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #142 / 221
5.6
Facility 5.6
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #139 / 221
253A+
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 51
Rank #570 / 872
David Strain
$14.6M
Facility $14.6M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #40 / 221
$10.6M
Facility $10.6M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #23 / 221
72.4%
Facility 72.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #54 / 221
65332
Liberty Heights
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Colorado Springs (Northgate)
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #303 / 533
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #8 / 221
+24%
4.51
Facility 4.51
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #32 / 215
+17%+17%
$39.0k
Facility $39.0k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #172 / 221
13
Facility 13
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #35 / 221
4.3
Facility 4.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #76 / 221
-38-
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 51
Rank #574 / 872
Ccrc Ops Mb1-T LLC
$18.7M
Facility $18.7M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #57 / 221
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #41 / 221
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #68 / 221
65305
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center
NH
Littleton
190
Facility 190
CO AVG 76
Rank #12 / 533
88.4%
Facility 88.4%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #58 / 221
+16%
2.69
Facility 2.69
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #201 / 215
-13%-30%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
37
Facility 37
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #180 / 221
9.3
Facility 9.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #211 / 221
7170A+
78
Facility 78
CO AVG 51
Rank #133 / 872
Stellar Cherrelyn Management LLC
$20.1M
Facility $20.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #17 / 221
$13.0M
Facility $13.0M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #6 / 221
64.8%
Facility 64.8%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #73 / 221
65203
Life Care Center of Westminster
NH
Westminster (South Westminster)
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 76
Rank #79 / 533
77.9%
Facility 77.9%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #106 / 221
+2%
3.65
Facility 3.65
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #96 / 215
-31%-5%
$47.4k
Facility $47.4k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #186 / 221
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #147 / 221
5.8
Facility 5.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #144 / 221
382A+
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 51
Rank #181 / 872
Sean Murphy
$10.8M
Facility $10.8M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #81 / 221
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #54 / 221
62.1%
Facility 62.1%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #37 / 221
65358
Lamar Estates, LLC
NH
Lamar
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #303 / 533
32.4%
Facility 32.4%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #204 / 221
-58%
4.28
Facility 4.28
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #45 / 215
+27%+11%
$42.4k
Facility $42.4k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #180 / 221
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #49 / 221
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #108 / 221
-25A+
55
Facility 55
CO AVG 51
Rank #419 / 872
Crystal Klippert
$2.4M
Facility $2.4M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #219 / 221
$1.4M
Facility $1.4M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #220 / 221
59.1%
Facility 59.1%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #94 / 221
65294
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies
NH
MC
Fort Collins
106
Facility 106
CO AVG 76
Rank #134 / 533
--
3.00
Facility 3.00
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #177 / 215
-66%-22%
$21.3k
Facility $21.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #139 / 221
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #100 / 221
3.1
Facility 3.1
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #42 / 221
213A+
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 51
Rank #445 / 872
Todd Truax
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #55 / 221
$2.8M
Facility $2.8M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #200 / 221
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #218 / 221
65192
Westlake Lodge Health and Rehabilitation
NH
NC
Greeley (29Th Avenue Place)
107
Facility 107
CO AVG 76
Rank #131 / 533
29.9%
Facility 29.9%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #207 / 221
-61%
3.08
Facility 3.08
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #171 / 215
-35%-20%
$14.1k
Facility $14.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #115 / 221
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #27 / 221
2.4
Facility 2.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #17 / 221
132A-
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 51
Rank #586 / 872
-
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #122 / 221
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #98 / 221
48.8%
Facility 48.8%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #85 / 221
65212
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
NH
Lakewood (Edgewood)
130
Facility 130
CO AVG 76
Rank #66 / 533
26.2%
Facility 26.2%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #213 / 221
-66%
4.04
Facility 4.04
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #66 / 215
-15%+5%
$31.7k
Facility $31.7k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #157 / 221
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #199 / 221
5.5
Facility 5.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #132 / 221
334A+
77
Facility 77
CO AVG 51
Rank #138 / 872
Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC
$8.8M
Facility $8.8M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #150 / 221
$6.9M
Facility $6.9M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #77 / 221
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #5 / 221
65202
Pearl Street Health and Rehabilitation Center
NH
RC
Englewood
81
Facility 81
CO AVG 76
Rank #235 / 533
69.4%
Facility 69.4%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #148 / 221
-9%
4.04
Facility 4.04
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #66 / 215
-40%+5%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
38
Facility 38
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #186 / 221
4.2
Facility 4.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #73 / 221
-68A+
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 51
Rank #108 / 872
-
$6.5M
Facility $6.5M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #153 / 221
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #187 / 221
41.5%
Facility 41.5%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #193 / 221
65208
Skyline Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Cañon City, CO
NH
Cañon City
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 76
Rank #222 / 533
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #171 / 221
+31%
3.55
Facility 3.55
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #117 / 215
-13%-8%
$21.3k
Facility $21.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #138 / 221
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #170 / 221
8.8
Facility 8.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #205 / 221
398A+
20
Facility 20
CO AVG 51
Rank #749 / 872
Stellar Skyline Ridge Management LLC
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #137 / 221
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #113 / 221
66.1%
Facility 66.1%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #61 / 221
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Overview of Arbor View Care Center

Arbor View Care Center is a senior living community in Arvada, Colorado, offering a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and specialized care services. The community features more than 200 one-bedroom and studio options, providing a comfortable and engaging environment for residents. Arbor View is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older adults through personalized care and wellness programs.

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Overview of Senior Living at Lafayette

Senior Living at Lafayette in Lafayette, Colorado, envisions a dynamic and engaging lifestyle for modern-day seniors. Committing to addressing each resident’s unique needs, the community promotes a comprehensive approach to assisted living, fostering vitality and well-being. The mission revolves around creating a vibrant social environment where residents can actively participate in various activities, maintain connections, and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle for years to come.

The community boasts a range of amenities and assisted living facilities designed to enhance the living experience. Featuring private, furnished, and unfurnished rooms with individual climate control, residents enjoy spacious and comfortable accommodations. The wellness center and programs contribute to holistic well-being, while beautiful gardens and scenic views provide a tranquil setting. With convenient amenities like a beauty salon, café, and restaurant-style dining, Senior Living at Lafayette offers a supportive and comfortable environment for residents to gather, dine, and enjoy community.

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La Villa Grande Care Center

2501 Little Bookcliff Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Overview of La Villa Grande Care Center

La Villa Grande Care Center, set in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a beautiful community that caters to seniors with an array of offerings, including skilled nursing rehabilitation, short-term stays, and memory care. They honor veterans and welcome seniors from different walks of life, fostering a warm and inclusive environment. One of the community’s strengths lies in its bustling social calendar, ensuring residents are always engaged in enriching activities.
As an award-winning community, the home takes care of every detail, from daily housekeeping to leading services, offering the convenience of community Wi-Fi and individually controlled settings. Pet-friendly and accommodating, seniors are encouraged to personalize their spaces. Each room is equipped with a call light system for safety and peace of mind. Additionally, the community features amenities like a beauty and barber salon, a charming courtyard adorned with lush landscaping and fountains, and a library and computer room. With a supportive culture at its core, La Villa Grande serves as a haven of comfort, care, and engaging activities tailored to enrich the lives of its residents.

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Overview of Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies has been one of the trusted nursing homes in Fort Collins. Focusing on short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, residents and families can expect only the upscale professional and compassionate service they seek. The nursing home provides motivation and cultivation for a fulfilling life.
The beautiful community has amenities residents can take advantage of common areas, lounges, a library, restaurant-style dining, and a fitness center. Personalized care for specialty services is provided, such as housekeeping, 24/7 care staff, stimulating programs, and scheduled activities offered.

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Holly Creek

5500 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80121
Overview of Holly Creek

Holly Creek prides itself on practicing a ‘colorful Colorado living’; they strive to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident; they are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The retirement home offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living.

The vibrant lifestyle of all-inclusive amenities includes daily delicious and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, furnished independent living apartments, daily fitness activities with their finest gym equipment, transportation, 24-hour care and supervision, a library, and three restaurants available on-site.

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Hover Senior Living Community

1380 Charles Drive, Longmont, CO 80503
Overview of Hover Senior Living Community

Hover Senior Living Community, a Longmont, CO staple for over four decades, offers a continuum of care for aging adults. At Hover, their mission is to empower residents to live life on their own terms through innovative, affordable housing and services. Hover provides independent living at Hover Manor, assisted living at Beatrice Hover Assisted Living, and skilled nursing care at the Katherine and Charles Hover Green House, a state-of-the-art facility built in March of 2019. Founded in 1912, the Hover family legacy is one of care and generosity.

The Hover Home, built by Charles and Katherine Hover, was a marvel of modern conveniences at the time, and their adopted daughter Beatrice continued their legacy by spearheading the development of the Hover Manor retirement home. Hover Community offers a family-like environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Their experienced staff provides a variety of services to help seniors maintain their independence for as long as possible. At Hover Senior Living, a true sense of community is built between residents and staff. The team can be reached at (303) 772-9292.

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Overview of Promedica Assisted Living Lafayette

ProMedica Assisted Living in Lafayette provides outstanding supervision and care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. As a ProMedica community, the well-trained staff encourages its residents to maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.

Assisted Living services focus on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, physical therapy available, reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.

Contact ProMedica Assisted Living Lafayette

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

1919 Quentin Street, Aurora, Co 80045, United States1919 Quentin Street, Aurora, CO 80045
Overview of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

The Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center in Aurora is a sanctuary for the nation’s heroes. This facility serves veterans, their spouses, widows, and even Gold Star parents. They offer long-term care, Alzheimer’s care, end-of-life or hospice services, and short-term rehabilitation. The transition for residents and families is seamless, ensuring their needs with utmost respect and dignity.

At Fitzsimons, they believe that loneliness and boredom have no place in a veteran’s life. They boast a library, a beauty shop, and homey dining rooms. The housekeeping and laundry services are helpful, allowing residents to concentrate on their well-being. In addition to these amenities, the center has an onsite pharmacy and works closely with social services and discharge planning. Physicians are also available around the clock to ensure residents receive the best care possible. At Fitzsimons, veterans receive the care and respect they deserve. They are honored for their service, punctuated by high-caliber care.

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Overview of Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood

Brookdale at Home Meridian Lakewood is a remarkable private in-home care provider located at South Balsam Street, Lakewood, CO, offering companion care, personal care, and respite care.
The community doubles its efforts in lending care and support to individuals who are in need at the premises of their homes. Experience top-tier care and assistance with a compassionate, reliable, and trustworthy team.

The community promotes a reliable and strong relationship with the seniors to ensure their needs are met. Qualifications are not necessary, seniors and their families are free to reach out to Brookdale at Home Meridian Lakewood whenever they are in need of extra hands. Keep worries at bay and ease the mind with genuine care from a trusted in-home care provider.

Contact Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood

Overview of Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community, an esteemed community in Pueblo, CO, offering independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With specially designed and cozy accommodations, alongside top-notch, personalized care, residents can live a comfortable and safe lifestyle. The community also promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

With many recreation places and delightful local amenities nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. Residents are guaranteed to thrive in retirement with the community’s dedicated care and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community

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 220 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.