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Our editorial team analyzed 226 nursing homes in CO using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CO
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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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.
Care Types in This TableAL (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
$8.3M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
$4.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
54.2%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
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
Allison Care Center, in Lakewood, CO, works with memory care, hospice care, respite care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. On a list of five, the licensed nursing available at every hour is the only entry with no schedule attached. Memory care is a secured setting with staff watching, because dementia arrives without a sense of danger attached. Hospice keeps comfort as the aim, and respite care is the short stay booked while the usual caregiver takes a break or recovers.
Eighty-five beds are inside, and rehabilitation services back a resident regaining function after illness. Rehabilitation and Wellness, Short-Term and Respite Care, and Hospice and Comfort are named programs, which puts each on the schedule rather than in a referral.
The area’s Walk Score of 85 is very walkable, with most errands on foot, so independence gets measured in errands rather than miles. Three hours and 37 minutes of nursing rides with each resident through a day.
Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Eligibility and resources are two different tests, and which route applies depends on which one a family meets. Savanah Stark administers the building, and the fit is someone with dementia needing supervision or a family after respite.
The Center at Park West does business in Pueblo, CO, and the license names skilled nursing and nursing home care. Licensed nurses at all hours is the one claim made here about people rather than about the building. Eighty beds are inside, and this suits a resident needing ongoing clinical support who may also use physical rehabilitation.
Medicare and private pay are both accepted here. One is for care somebody else certifies, and the other is for care a family simply buys. One resident’s day here draws on 3 hours and 47 minutes of nursing.
Private bathrooms are among the amenities. Physical Rehabilitation is a named program, which gives a resident a route into recovery work without leaving.
Medical Services and Psychological Care are named programs too. A salon is on site for grooming, and Fine Dining is the name the dining program carries.
Found in the charming Greenwood Village, Colorado, Brookdale Greenwood Village offers an exceptional senior living experience with a focus on luxury and care. Nestled just south of Denver, this community enjoys convenient access to Highway 87 and boasts over 300 acres of parks and open space, providing a serene and scenic environment for residents. They are most known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that caters to a variety of needs with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all available on one campus.
Their seamless integration ensures that residents can remain in the same community even if their care requirements change over time. Brookdale Greenwood Village is designed to help residents live their best lives, offering a range of amenities that promote both comfort and engagement. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature courtyards and gardens, while the interiors include pet-friendly apartments, a fitness center, a beauty/barber shop, and private dining rooms. Whether it’s engaging in new hobbies, exploring the surrounding parks, or simply enjoying the tranquil environment, Brookdale Greenwood Village is the perfect place to call home.
Overview of Springs Village Care Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Springs Village Care Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab is a nursing home in Colorado Springs, CO, offering nursing care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The community has 91 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can help cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may assist when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the family or resident pays directly. The range of care can suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support or a family that needs short term care while the usual caregiver travels or recovers.
Operating for 24 years, Cambridge Care Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Lakewood, CO, providing nursing care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care. Licensed nurses, along with 24-hour staffing, provide residents with ongoing clinical support. Moreover, those with life-limiting conditions or serious illness are provided with comfort-focused care. Respite care also provides short-term support for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.
Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for residents recovering from illness or injury, combining nursing support with recovery-focused care. Moreover, Behavioral Health Care adds structured support for behavioral needs.
Administered by Carroll Stake, the community has 100 beds, with a 29% occupancy. Residents also receive a total of 3 hours and 16 minutes of nursing care per resident per day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, so families may use public coverage when eligible or pay directly.
Amberwood Post Acute lists three care types in Denver, CO. Hospice care, nursing care, and skilled nursing make up the three. Rehabilitation and nursing support share a limited stay here, which is what short-term rehabilitation with skilled nursing behind it comes down to. Complex wound care is the specialized piece, and hospice services cover a resident whose life is ending.
Bed capacity here is 88. A courtyard gives residents somewhere to be that is not their room.
Per resident, the day’s nursing staff time is 2 hours and 59 minutes. Applicable care is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid or private funds.
Kennedy Naquin is the administrator, and Amberwood Healthcare LLC is the operating entity. Rehabilitation on a short clock with nursing support, or hospice during the last stretch, are the two cases this place answers.
Brookside Inn is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Castle Rock, Colorado. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation after an acute health event supports recovery following a hospital stay or similar event. Brookside Inn may be a good fit for someone who needs licensed nursing care or rehabilitation after an acute health event.
The home has 126 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 47 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families three payment routes for care.
Therapy services and a Clinical Recovery Program support rehabilitation at the facility. An Alzheimer’s Care program offers care programming for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, and activities include musical performances, bingo, and outings. Religious services are also available, giving residents access to worship within the community.
Meals are served in the dining room or in residents’ rooms. An on site registered dietitian addresses residents’ nutritional needs. Debra Welker serves as the administrator.
Overview of Skyline Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab in Cañon City, CO
Skyline Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehab provides nursing home care in Cañon City, CO. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing oversight and help with daily care, so the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs extend beyond occasional assistance. The home has 85 beds, with 3 hours and 37 minutes of nurse staffing assigned per resident each day. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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.
Villa Pueblo Senior Living has independent living at one end and skilled nursing at the other in Pueblo, CO, with assisted living and nursing home care in the middle. Independent living is apartment life with services but without daily care. The same kind of apartment, with help added for dressing, medication, and bathing, is assisted living. Nursing home and skilled nursing care are the licensed-nurse end of the list, for medical needs that are ongoing.
The community has 90 beds, with a studio for one person or a one-bedroom or two-bedroom for more space. A two-bedroom has space for partners or for a companion to move in too. Nursing staff time reaches three hours and eleven minutes daily for each resident.
Payment is accepted from the Medicaid and Medicare, as well as privately. At 70 on Walk Score, the area counts as very walkable. On foot, most errands are manageable, even without a car. Having all four levels together means rising needs don’t require leaving Villa Pueblo.
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.
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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.
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Nursing Homes in Colorado at a glance
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:3.1/ 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:2.7/ 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
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