Best Nursing Homes in Colorado

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May 2026

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46 homes in Colorado

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Colorado Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Government Data for Nursing Homes in Colorado: Salaries, Revenues, Occupancy Rates, Ownership.

Other senior care options in Colorado:

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

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

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Peaks Care Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Longmont (Coffman Street)	92 Facility 92 CO AVG 77 Rank #198 / 535	80.1% Facility 80.1% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #77 / 185	+5%	3.50 Facility 3.50 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #102 / 177				+41%	-9%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 182	22 Facility 22 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #80 / 182	4.4 Facility 4.4 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #75 / 182	1	77	A+	80 Facility 80 CO AVG 51 Rank #108 / 874	Bogie33	$11.7M Facility $11.7M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #95 / 182	$5.1M Facility $5.1M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #124 / 182	43.5% Facility 43.5% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #139 / 182	65189
Life Care Center of Greeley		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Greeley	124 Facility 124 CO AVG 77 Rank #78 / 535	75.4% Facility 75.4% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #97 / 185	-1%	3.35 Facility 3.35 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #121 / 177				+2%	-13%	$12.3k Facility $12.3k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #91 / 182	6 Facility 6 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #7 / 182	2.0 Facility 2.0 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #5 / 182	3	72	-	56 Facility 56 CO AVG 51 Rank #409 / 874	Daniel Gauger	$13.0M Facility $13.0M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #68 / 182	$6.3M Facility $6.3M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #85 / 182	48.4% Facility 48.4% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #120 / 182	65368
Life Care Center of Littleton		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Littleton	120 Facility 120 CO AVG 77 Rank #82 / 535	80.6% Facility 80.6% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #72 / 185	+5%	4.35 Facility 4.35 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #30 / 177				+29%	+13%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 182	26 Facility 26 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #110 / 182	8.7 Facility 8.7 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #169 / 182	1	97	A+	54 Facility 54 CO AVG 51 Rank #430 / 874	Sara Dent	$18.4M Facility $18.4M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #32 / 182	$9.8M Facility $9.8M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #23 / 182	53.4% Facility 53.4% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #98 / 182	65370
Woodlake Legacy Senior Living	-	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Lakewood (Foothills)	131 Facility 131 CO AVG 77 Rank #68 / 535	51.4% Facility 51.4% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #147 / 185	-33%	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	71 Facility 71 CO AVG 51 Rank #208 / 874		$7.6M Facility $7.6M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #148 / 182	$3.1M Facility $3.1M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #166 / 182	41% Facility 41% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #153 / 182	65374
Liberty Heights		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Colorado Springs (Northgate)	60 Facility 60 CO AVG 77 Rank #307 / 535	95.2% Facility 95.2% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #9 / 185	+24%	4.51 Facility 4.51 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #28 / 177				+17%	+17%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 182	13 Facility 13 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #31 / 182	4.3 Facility 4.3 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #68 / 182	-	38	-	40 Facility 40 CO AVG 51 Rank #574 / 874	Ccrc Ops Mb1-T LLC	$15.5M Facility $15.5M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #47 / 182	$9.2M Facility $9.2M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #32 / 182	59.1% Facility 59.1% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #61 / 182	65305
Life Care Center of Aurora		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Aurora (Southeast Crossing)	166 Facility 166 CO AVG 77 Rank #29 / 535	31.9% Facility 31.9% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #169 / 185	-58%	3.95 Facility 3.95 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #56 / 177				+17%	+2%	$41.4k Facility $41.4k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #137 / 182	28 Facility 28 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #118 / 182	5.6 Facility 5.6 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #115 / 182	2	53	A+	41 Facility 41 CO AVG 51 Rank #570 / 874	David Strain	$17.4M Facility $17.4M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #34 / 182	$10.7M Facility $10.7M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #19 / 182	61.7% Facility 61.7% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #47 / 182	65332
Garden Terrace at Aurora		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Aurora (South Potomac Street)	119 Facility 119 CO AVG 77 Rank #93 / 535	77.5% Facility 77.5% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #87 / 185	+1%	4.36 Facility 4.36 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #30 / 177				-10%	+13%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 182	11 Facility 11 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #22 / 182	2.8 Facility 2.8 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #26 / 182	-	97	-	46 Facility 46 CO AVG 51 Rank #525 / 874	Jerry Weeter	$12.6M Facility $12.6M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #75 / 182	$8.2M Facility $8.2M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #46 / 182	65.1% Facility 65.1% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #23 / 182	65266
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Littleton	190 Facility 190 CO AVG 77 Rank #13 / 535	88.4% Facility 88.4% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #45 / 185	+16%	2.69 Facility 2.69 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #166 / 177				-13%	-30%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 182	37 Facility 37 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #151 / 182	9.3 Facility 9.3 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #175 / 182	7	169	A+	78 Facility 78 CO AVG 51 Rank #133 / 874	Stellar Cherrelyn Management LLC	$23.4M Facility $23.4M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #16 / 182	$13.7M Facility $13.7M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #5 / 182	58.5% Facility 58.5% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #64 / 182	65203
Life Care Center of Westminster		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Westminster (South Westminster)	120 Facility 120 CO AVG 77 Rank #82 / 535	77.9% Facility 77.9% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #83 / 185	+2%	3.65 Facility 3.65 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #84 / 177				-31%	-5%	$41.7k Facility $41.7k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #139 / 182	29 Facility 29 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #122 / 182	5.8 Facility 5.8 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #119 / 182	3	79	A+	73 Facility 73 CO AVG 51 Rank #181 / 874	Sean Murphy	$13.2M Facility $13.2M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #65 / 182	$8.4M Facility $8.4M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #45 / 182	63.4% Facility 63.4% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #33 / 182	65358
Lamar Estates, LLC		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Lamar	60 Facility 60 CO AVG 77 Rank #307 / 535	32.4% Facility 32.4% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #168 / 185	-58%	4.28 Facility 4.28 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #39 / 177				+27%	+11%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 182	15 Facility 15 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #41 / 182	5.0 Facility 5.0 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #90 / 182	-	24	A+	55 Facility 55 CO AVG 51 Rank #419 / 874	Crystal Klippert	$2.5M Facility $2.5M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #180 / 182	$1.4M Facility $1.4M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #181 / 182	56.2% Facility 56.2% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #82 / 182	65294
Westlake Lodge Health and Rehabilitation		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Greeley (29Th Avenue Place)	107 Facility 107 CO AVG 77 Rank #134 / 535	29.9% Facility 29.9% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #171 / 185	-61%	3.08 Facility 3.08 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #143 / 177				-35%	-20%	$21.6k Facility $21.6k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #110 / 182	12 Facility 12 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #25 / 182	2.4 Facility 2.4 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #16 / 182	1	32	A-	39 Facility 39 CO AVG 51 Rank #586 / 874	-	$11.4M Facility $11.4M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #102 / 182	$6.5M Facility $6.5M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #81 / 182	56.9% Facility 56.9% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #75 / 182	65212
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Lakewood (Edgewood)	130 Facility 130 CO AVG 77 Rank #69 / 535	26.2% Facility 26.2% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #177 / 185	-66%	4.04 Facility 4.04 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #56 / 177				-15%	+5%	$41.4k Facility $41.4k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #138 / 182	44 Facility 44 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #165 / 182	5.5 Facility 5.5 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #109 / 182	3	34	A+	77 Facility 77 CO AVG 51 Rank #138 / 874	Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC	$9.3M Facility $9.3M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #122 / 182	$7.4M Facility $7.4M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #65 / 182	79.4% Facility 79.4% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #4 / 182	65202
Pearl Street Health and Rehabilitation Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Englewood	81 Facility 81 CO AVG 77 Rank #239 / 535	69.4% Facility 69.4% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #120 / 185	-9%	4.04 Facility 4.04 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #56 / 177				-40%	+5%	$0 Facility $0 CO AVG $39.2k Rank #1 / 182	38 Facility 38 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #155 / 182	4.2 Facility 4.2 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #65 / 182	-	58	A+	80 Facility 80 CO AVG 51 Rank #108 / 874	-	$9.2M Facility $9.2M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #125 / 182	$3.7M Facility $3.7M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #153 / 182	40% Facility 40% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #158 / 182	65208
Skyline Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Cañon City, CO		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Cañon City	85 Facility 85 CO AVG 77 Rank #227 / 535	100.0% Facility 100.0% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #137 / 185	+31%	3.55 Facility 3.55 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #102 / 177				-13%	-8%	$21.3k Facility $21.3k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #109 / 182	35 Facility 35 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #142 / 182	8.8 Facility 8.8 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #170 / 182	3	98	A+	20 Facility 20 CO AVG 51 Rank #749 / 874	Stellar Skyline Ridge Management LLC	$10.1M Facility $10.1M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #111 / 182	$6.1M Facility $6.1M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #92 / 182	60.1% Facility 60.1% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #54 / 182	65250
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center		NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Littleton	35 Facility 35 CO AVG 77 Rank #405 / 535	94.9% Facility 94.9% CO AVG 76.5% Rank #10 / 185	+24%	3.66 Facility 3.66 CO AVG 3.86 Rank #84 / 177				+41%	-5%	$7.8k Facility $7.8k CO AVG $39.2k Rank #80 / 182	12 Facility 12 CO AVG 24.8 Rank #25 / 182	2.4 Facility 2.4 CO AVG 5.2 Rank #16 / 182	1	30	A+	69 Facility 69 CO AVG 51 Rank #244 / 874	-	$5.8M Facility $5.8M CO AVG $11.2M Rank #166 / 182	$3.4M Facility $3.4M CO AVG $4.9M Rank #162 / 182	58.5% Facility 58.5% CO AVG 46.6% Rank #64 / 182	65320

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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 46 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.

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