Situated in the heart of Denver, Colorado, Denver North Care Center is a skilled nursing community renowned for its person-centered approach to rehabilitation and long-term care. Catering to the needs of individuals in Denver and the nearby regions, this skilled nursing facility is committed to cultivating an environment that emphasizes care, healing, and overall wellness. With a diverse array of care options available, including specialized short-term rehabilitation and comprehensive long-term nursing care, the community prioritizes the well-being of the “whole person,” extending its support to individuals facing behavioral health challenges. To enhance the quality of life for residents, the community offers specialized respiratory therapy for optimal lung health and telemedicine services for added convenience and expertise. On-site physician visits are also readily available to ensure proficient medical oversight and seamless coordination of care.
Denver North Care Center has a team of compassionate on-site therapists and clinical professionals dedicated to providing attentive care and treatment for a wide range of medical needs and conditions, particularly those requiring therapeutic intervention following hospitalization. Focused on promoting successful recoveries and ensuring a smooth transition back to their homes, the facility’s therapy program places an emphasis on individualized care and empowerment. Additionally, the skilled nursing team at Denver North Care Center is adept at providing complex clinical care, such as IV (Infusion) therapy, wound care, and comprehensive chronic disease management. Denver North Care Center takes immense pride in its unwavering commitment to the well-being of residents, striving to deliver exceptional care and support throughout their stay.
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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.
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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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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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.
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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.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 63.4% 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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Denver North Care Center | NH | Denver | 82
Facility
82
CO AVG
94
Rank
#127 / 219 | B+ |
94.5%
Facility
94.5%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#12 / 139 | +24% | 3.59
Facility
3.59
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#96 / 198 | -27% | -8% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 205 | 32
Facility
32
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#143 / 200 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#180 / 200 | - | 78 | - |
90
Facility
90
CO AVG
60
Rank
#25 / 242 | Tami Kendall | $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#99 / 176 | $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#99 / 176 | 61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#71 / 176 | 65323 | ||||
| Fountain View Health and Rehabilitation | NH | Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs) | 90
Facility
90
CO AVG
94
Rank
#111 / 219 | B+ |
98.0%
Facility
98.0%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#3 / 139 | +29% | 2.75
Facility
2.75
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#184 / 198 | +4% | -29% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 205 | 17
Facility
17
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#60 / 200 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#49 / 200 | - | 88 | - |
58
Facility
58
CO AVG
60
Rank
#140 / 242 | - | $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#83 / 176 | $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#108 / 176 | 54.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#127 / 176 | 65172 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Westminster | NH SNF | Westminster (South Westminster) | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
94
Rank
#42 / 219 | C |
66.6%
Facility
66.6%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#104 / 139 | -12% | 4.19
Facility
4.19
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#45 / 198 | -31% | +8% | $47.4k
Facility
$47.4k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#171 / 205 | 29
Facility
29
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#125 / 200 | 4.8
Facility
4.8
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#92 / 200 | 4 | 80 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
CO AVG
60
Rank
#81 / 242 | Westminster Medical Investors, LLC | $10.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#61 / 176 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#64 / 176 | 62.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility
62.1%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#66 / 176 | 65358 | ||||
| City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | NH SNF | Denver | 150
Facility
150
CO AVG
94
Rank
#23 / 219 | B+ | - | - | 3.22
Facility
3.22
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#161 / 198 | -47% | -17% | $8.3k
Facility
$8.3k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#97 / 205 | 39
Facility
39
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#162 / 200 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#123 / 200 | 1 | 124 | - |
95
Facility
95
CO AVG
60
Rank
#4 / 242 | Harmony Hill Healthcare, Inc | $13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#30 / 176 | $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#63 / 176 | 50%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
50%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#144 / 176 | 65009 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Longmont | NH SNF | Longmont | 187
Facility
187
CO AVG
94
Rank
#8 / 219 | B- |
64.5%
Facility
64.5%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#106 / 139 | -15% | 3.32
Facility
3.32
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#144 / 198 | +31% | -15% | $32.9k
Facility
$32.9k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#158 / 205 | 29
Facility
29
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#125 / 200 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#129 / 200 | 2 | 121 | - |
54
Facility
54
CO AVG
60
Rank
#149 / 242 | Longmont Medical Investors, Ltd | $18.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$18.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#11 / 176 | $11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$11.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#5 / 176 | 63.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
63.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#60 / 176 | 65282 | ||||
| Pearl Street Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH RC SNF | Englewood | 81
Facility
81
CO AVG
94
Rank
#131 / 219 | B- |
87.2%
Facility
87.2%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#41 / 139 | +15% | 3.46
Facility
3.46
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#116 / 198 | -40% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 205 | 38
Facility
38
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#159 / 200 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#63 / 200 | - | 71 | A+ |
80
Facility
80
CO AVG
60
Rank
#57 / 242 | - | $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#140 / 176 | $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#161 / 176 | 41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#170 / 176 | 65208 | ||||
| The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village | NH SNF | Aurora (Heather Gardens) | 58
Facility
58
CO AVG
94
Rank
#172 / 219 | A- |
60.3%
Facility
60.3%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#111 / 139 | -21% | 3.07
Facility
3.07
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#166 / 198 | +39% | -21% | $14.2k
Facility
$14.2k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#114 / 205 | 21
Facility
21
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#85 / 200 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#158 / 200 | 1 | 35 | - |
38
Facility
38
CO AVG
60
Rank
#191 / 242 | Prairie Waters Healthcare, Inc | $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#138 / 176 | $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#121 / 176 | 67.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
67.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#30 / 176 | 65388 | ||||
| Wheatridge Care Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Wheat Ridge | 65
Facility
65
CO AVG
94
Rank
#154 / 219 | B+ |
83.1%
Facility
83.1%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#60 / 139 | +9% | 3.58
Facility
3.58
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#96 / 198 | +15% | -8% | $20.6k
Facility
$20.6k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#129 / 205 | 21
Facility
21
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#85 / 200 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#158 / 200 | 1 | 54 | - |
59
Facility
59
CO AVG
60
Rank
#136 / 242 | Joyce Moskowitz | $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#119 / 176 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#132 / 176 | 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#146 / 176 | 65308 | ||||
| Liberty Heights | NH AL CCRC IL MC RC SNF | Colorado Springs (Northgate) | 60
Facility
60
CO AVG
94
Rank
#157 / 219 | ? | - | - | 4.67
Facility
4.67
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#25 / 198 | +17% | +20% | $25.4k
Facility
$25.4k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#140 / 205 | 16
Facility
16
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#50 / 200 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#47 / 200 | 1 | 37 | - |
40
Facility
40
CO AVG
60
Rank
#182 / 242 | Ga Hc Reit II Liberty Trs Sub LLC | $18.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#10 / 176 | $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#25 / 176 | 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#158 / 176 | 65305 | ||||
| Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care | NH SNF | Lakewood (Edgewood) | 130
Facility
130
CO AVG
94
Rank
#34 / 219 | C |
83.1%
Facility
83.1%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#60 / 139 | +9% | 3.64
Facility
3.64
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#96 / 198 | -15% | -6% | $55.9k
Facility
$55.9k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#177 / 205 | 43
Facility
43
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#171 / 200 | 5.4
Facility
5.4
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#137 / 200 | 3 | 108 | A+ |
77
Facility
77
CO AVG
60
Rank
#68 / 242 | Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#91 / 176 | $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#56 / 176 | 78.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
78.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#10 / 176 | 65202 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other CO nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 226 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Fountain View Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Colorado Springs, in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood. It has 90 beds, with 98% occupancy, so nearly every bed is filled. Private rooms give one resident personal space, while shared rooms accommodate two residents living together.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families three listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 45 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each person. The nursing home may be a good fit for a resident who needs ongoing nursing support and help with daily care.
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.
City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Denver, CO. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available around the clock, while the nursing home setting supports both short term rehabilitation and long term care. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support or rehabilitation after an illness, injury or hospital stay.
The home has 150 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. In house therapy lets residents receiving rehabilitation services participate in therapy within the community instead of arranging transportation elsewhere.
Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare and private pay. Medicaid can help when a resident’s savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. With private pay, the family or resident pays directly. Fasil Wondmagegn serves as administrator, and Harmony Hill Healthcare operates the community.
Life Care Center of Longmont is a nursing home in Longmont, Colorado, providing skilled nursing. Round-the-clock skilled nursing care means residents have continuous nursing support, while rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of their care. The combination can suit a resident whose needs include both ongoing nursing oversight and rehabilitation.
The home has 187 beds, placing it among larger communities with more residents, staff and usually more programming. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 19 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Life Care Center of Longmont opened in 1979.
A beauty salon and barber shop give residents access to grooming services within the community. The community re-entry program supports residents working toward a return to community living.
Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted. Jerusha Siegel serves as the administrator.
Pearl Street Health and Rehabilitation Center is located at 3636 S. Pearl St. in Englewood, Colorado, just a quarter-mile from the HCA HealthONE Swedish hospital. That proximity is a practical detail for a facility that provides hospice and palliative care. The neighborhood is highly walkable (Walk Score of 80), which makes it easy for families to run errands on foot.
The facility has been operating for 23 years with 81 beds. It currently houses 69 residents, putting the occupancy rate at 69.4%. With an average stay of 500 days, this is clearly a space for long-term residents rather than short-term rehab. They accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Clinically, they offer a wide range of services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus orthopedic care. They also cover discharge planning, pain management, and colostomy care. For families needing support, they provide palliative and hospice care, as well as respite stays for temporary placement. Daily nursing care totals about 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident, split between 27 minutes of RN time, 27 minutes of LPN/LVN time, and 1 hour and 52 minutes of nurse aide support.
When it comes to state inspections, the focus has been on medication safety, infection control, preventing falls, and maintaining solid care documentation. It’s also worth noting that they have both a Resident Council and a Family Council, which gives families and residents a structured way to give input on policy and quality of care.
Owned by David Dunyon and located on South Abilene Street, The Springs at St Andrew’s Village is a 58-bed nursing home in Aurora, Colorado. It takes Medicare and private pay, offering ways for short-term post-acute care and longer-term nursing residence. The facility runs at about 60 percent occupancy, averaging a stay length of roughly 58 days, reflecting a mix of rehabilitation residents and those who need active skilled nursing care.
Daily nursing support totals roughly 3 hours 30 minutes per resident day, with nursing staff including registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses spread throughout the day. That level of diligent care supports residents needing substantial assistance with daily activities and active medical oversight. The neighborhood scores 38 for walkability, meaning some errands can be done on foot, but most trips necessitate a car. For residents with nearby family or visitors who drive to visit, the setting works well.
Inspections have centered on medication management and infection control practices as zones of operational focus.
Touring in person, for families considering the home, will provide a clear picture of The Springs at St Andrew’s Village’s setup, staffing presence, and everyday routines.
Wheatridge Care Center is a family-owned nursing home in Wheat Ridge, CO, that focuses on rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay. Therapy services, pain management, and an on-site physician are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also prioritizes residents’ holistic wellness, ensuring they receive the utmost attention and care.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy help residents recover and return to their routines with ease. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and accessible communal areas also ensure residents can rest without hassles. With its ideal location in the peaceful residential area of Wheat Ridge, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Colorado, as it has high standards of care.
Liberty Heights in Colorado Springs offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. As a continuing care retirement community, Liberty Heights offers several care levels, which may suit a resident whose needs grow because moving within the community avoids starting over socially. Independent living may fit someone who wants private living without daily care, while the assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing options may suit residents who need increasing support. Respite care may help when a regular caregiver is temporarily unavailable.
The home has 60 beds, with studios, one-bedroom layouts, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio is one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Liberty Heights is in the Northgate neighborhood, where the Walk Score is 40 out of 100, so most errands require a car or a ride. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families two payment routes. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 40 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time per resident. Pets are allowed, and Alina Solorzano serves as the administrator.
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Lakewood, Colorado, in the Edgewood neighborhood. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, making the home suitable for residents who need ongoing clinical support. It has 130 beds and an 83% occupancy rate, so it is not filled to capacity at that level, although availability changes over time.
Nursing staff time totals 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day. This represents the amount of nursing attention allocated to each resident across the day, an important consideration for someone whose care needs are ongoing. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay, Medicaid may help cover a longer stay for eligible residents, and private pay allows families to use their own funds for care.
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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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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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 226 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.













