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Best Nursing Homes in Denver, CO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 30 nursing homes in Denver, CO 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 Denver, CO. 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: 3.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Denver, CO. 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: 2.2/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Denver, CO. 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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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

CMS & CO Dept. of Health data

Clermont Park
NH
AL
IL
MC
Denver (University Hills)
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 76
Rank #381 / 527
- -
4.84
Facility 4.84
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #26 / 211
+40% +25%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #49 / 212
5.3
Facility 5.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #114 / 212
1 61 -
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #283 / 869
Bryon Childs
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #22 / 217
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #79 / 217
68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #204 / 217
65344
Hallmark Nursing Center
NH
SNF
Denver (Fort Logan)
143
Facility 143
CO AVG 76
Rank #49 / 527
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #105 / 149
-11%
3.72
Facility 3.72
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #94 / 211
+24% -4%
$6.8k
Facility $6.8k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #89 / 217
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #95 / 212
3.7
Facility 3.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #57 / 212
4 90 A+
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 51
Rank #775 / 869
Pueblo Medical Investors, LLC
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #96 / 217
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #48 / 217
71.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #10 / 217
65233
Parkview Care Center
NH
SNF
Denver
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 76
Rank #258 / 527
95.8%
Facility 95.8%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #11 / 149
+36%
3.82
Facility 3.82
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #87 / 211
-8% -1%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #92 / 212
7.0
Facility 7.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #167 / 212
- 70 -
79
Facility 79
CO AVG 51
Rank #122 / 869
Tyler Hall
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #161 / 217
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #130 / 217
66.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #35 / 217
65299
Berkley Manor Care Center
NH
HOS
SNF
Denver
118
Facility 118
CO AVG 76
Rank #92 / 527
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #106 / 149
-13%
4.33
Facility 4.33
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #44 / 211
-4% +12%
$17.2k
Facility $17.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #123 / 217
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #141 / 212
9.7
Facility 9.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #205 / 212
2 72 A+
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 869
Morgan Rustad
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #139 / 217
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #102 / 217
74.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 74.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #46 / 217
65223
Briarwood Health Care Center
NH
RC
SNF
Denver
201
Facility 201
CO AVG 76
Rank #10 / 527
44.0%
Facility 44.0%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #126 / 149
-38%
4.42
Facility 4.42
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #34 / 211
-10% +15%
$9.1k
Facility $9.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #101 / 217
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #95 / 212
5.5
Facility 5.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #126 / 212
5 89 A+
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 869
Hollie Hoyle
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #132 / 217
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #69 / 217
68.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 68.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #13 / 217
65255
Denver North Care Center
NH
AL
Denver
82
Facility 82
CO AVG 76
Rank #227 / 527
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #20 / 149
+33%
3.64
Facility 3.64
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #110 / 211
-27% -6%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
24
Facility 24
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #115 / 212
6.0
Facility 6.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #140 / 212
1 77 -
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 51
Rank #36 / 869
Tami Kendall
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #134 / 217
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #144 / 217
61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #121 / 217
65323
Rowan Community, Inc.
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Denver
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 76
Rank #284 / 527
93.7%
Facility 93.7%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #21 / 149
+33%
3.83
Facility 3.83
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #87 / 211
+46% -1%
$4.6k
Facility $4.6k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #85 / 217
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #124 / 212
8.3
Facility 8.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #188 / 212
2 61 -
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 869
John Adams
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #143 / 217
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #158 / 217
64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #125 / 217
65206
Holly Heights Nursing Care Center
NH
SNF
Denver
133
Facility 133
CO AVG 76
Rank #61 / 527
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #74 / 149
+10%
2.95
Facility 2.95
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #175 / 211
-32% -24%
$15.7k
Facility $15.7k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #122 / 217
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #95 / 212
3.1
Facility 3.1
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #40 / 212
3 103 -
71
Facility 71
CO AVG 51
Rank #207 / 869
Bernhard Benet
$10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #90 / 217
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #64 / 217
66.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 66.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #53 / 217
65124
Crestmoor Care Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Denver
108
Facility 108
CO AVG 76
Rank #120 / 527
43.5%
Facility 43.5%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #127 / 149
-38%
2.89
Facility 2.89
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #186 / 211
0% -25%
$0.8k
Facility $0.8k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #80 / 217
28
Facility 28
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #137 / 212
4.7
Facility 4.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #94 / 212
1 47 -
86
Facility 86
CO AVG 51
Rank #49 / 869
-
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #102 / 217
$4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #164 / 217
57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #193 / 217
65290
City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
NH
SNF
Denver
150
Facility 150
CO AVG 76
Rank #41 / 527
- -
2.78
Facility 2.78
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #193 / 211
-47% -28%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #110 / 217
55
Facility 55
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #206 / 212
7.9
Facility 7.9
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #184 / 212
2 118 -
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 869
-
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #68 / 217
$6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #58 / 217
50%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #95 / 217
65009
Center at Lowry, LLC
NH
SNF
Denver
96
Facility 96
CO AVG 76
Rank #173 / 527
- -
3.89
Facility 3.89
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #79 / 211
+24% +1%
$17.9k
Facility $17.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #130 / 217
14
Facility 14
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #38 / 212
2.8
Facility 2.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #30 / 212
2 12 -
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 869
-
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #26 / 217
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #39 / 217
63.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #180 / 217
65419
Amberwood Post Acute
NH
HOS
SNF
Denver
88
Facility 88
CO AVG 76
Rank #210 / 527
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #18 / 149
+33%
2.97
Facility 2.97
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #175 / 211
-50% -23%
$9.6k
Facility $9.6k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #105 / 217
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #168 / 212
9.0
Facility 9.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #200 / 212
1 83 -
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 869
Centennial Master Tenant, LLC
$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.
Facility $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.
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #81 / 217
$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.
Facility $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.
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #118 / 217
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.
Facility 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.
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #161 / 217
65034
Hilltop Park Post Acute
NH
SNF
Denver (East)
160
Facility 160
CO AVG 76
Rank #31 / 527
- -
2.84
Facility 2.84
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #193 / 211
-39% -26%
$66.3k
Facility $66.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #193 / 217
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #168 / 212
5.1
Facility 5.1
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #110 / 212
4 21 -
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 51
Rank #444 / 869
Jonathan Ashcroft
$10.3M*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.
Facility $10.3M*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.
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #116 / 217
$6.1M*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.
Facility $6.1M*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.
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #76 / 217
58.9%*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.
Facility 58.9%*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.
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #32 / 217
65241
City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LLC
NH
MC
SNF
Denver
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #299 / 527
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #18 / 149
+33%
3.80
Facility 3.80
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #87 / 211
+13% -2%
$59.5k
Facility $59.5k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #189 / 217
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #168 / 212
6.0
Facility 6.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #140 / 212
6 57 -
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 869
Lllp Forest Street Ltc
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #194 / 217
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #195 / 217
52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #122 / 217
65387
Westwood Post Acute
NH
HOS
MC
SNF
Denver
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 76
Rank #219 / 527
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #66 / 149
+12%
4.21
Facility 4.21
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #50 / 211
+4% +9%
$65.5k
Facility $65.5k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #192 / 217
50
Facility 50
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #202 / 212
12.5
Facility 12.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #212 / 212
6 68 -
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 869
James Morales
$7.5M*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.
Facility $7.5M*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.
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #148 / 217
$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.
Facility $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.
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #125 / 217
60.2%*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.
Facility 60.2%*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.
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #67 / 217
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Overview of Clermont Park

Age with dignity at Clermont Park, an esteemed life plan community in Denver, CO, offering independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. The community features specially designed and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock.

With residents’ leisure and well-being in mind, a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community’s dedicated care and state-of-the-art amenities create the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Hallmark Nursing Center
Hallmark Nursing Center is located in Denver, Colorado, providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. The facility focuses on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, as well as 24-hour skilled nursing care. It is recognized as one of the best nursing homes by U.S. News & World Report.

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Overview of Parkview Care Center
Parkview Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Evansville, IN. It offers a range of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care and rehabilitation therapies. The center is known for its compassionate staff and homelike environment.

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Overview of Berkley Manor Care Center

Owned by Morgan Rustad, Berkley Manor Care Center is a nursing facility in Denver, Colorado. It’s at 735 South Locust Street in a highly walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 95, so the surrounding area is ideal for walking. The 118-bed facility has been operating for 40 years.

Its occupancy rate is 74%, with 88 residents. Residents stay an average of 118 days, including post-acute rehabilitation stays and longer-term care placements.

Berkley Manor offers several levels of care within one setting. Rehabilitation services are available alongside specialized memory care programming for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The facility also serves residents in independent living and assisted living settings. This continuum of care can make transitions easier when residents’ care needs change over time.

Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 20 minutes of nursing care daily. Registered nurses provide 50 minutes of care. Nurse aides contribute 2 hours and 18 minutes, while LPN/LVN staff provide another 50 minutes, and that combination of staffing hours balances direct personal care with nursing oversight throughout the day.

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to finance care. Payment options are available for residents transitioning from a hospital stay, pursuing short-term rehabilitation, or seeking longer-term nursing care.

Families can take a tour of the facility to get a closer look at the daily environment and the different levels of care offered here.

Contact Berkley Manor Care Center

Overview of Briarwood Health Care Center

Briarwood Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home located on Vine Street in downtown Denver. It’s one of the city’s most walkable neighborhoods with a Walk Score of 95. The 201-bed center has been serving Denver for 40 years. Owner Hollie Hoyle oversees a facility. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, providing multiple pathways for families to arrange both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The home has an occupancy rate of 75%, housing 151 residents. Most stay an average of 104 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those who remain for ongoing skilled nursing care. Daily nurse staffing averages roughly 4 hours and 25 minutes per resident. Hands-on care and monitoring are distributed across registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses.

Rehabilitation and respite services are the center’s clinical backbone of the center, making it a great choice for patients recovering from surgery, orthopedic injury, or hospitalization. It’s also ideal for families seeking temporary relief care while a loved one convalesces at home.

The downtown location offers visiting family convenient access by car or public transit. There are many nearby restaurants, services, and amenities within walking distance.

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Overview of Denver North Care Center

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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Overview of Rowan Community

Rowan Community is a 65-bed skilled nursing community at 4601 East Asbury Circle in Denver, Colorado. It offers person-centered rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized programs for residents with progressive neurological disorders and behavioral health challenges. Accepted: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Three of four CMS sub-ratings sit above Colorado’s average, producing a 4-star overall rating 26.2 percent above state benchmark. Staffing runs 27.4 percent above Colorado’s average on a case-mix adjusted basis, and Quality Measures run 21.4 percent above state average. Nurse aide hours are 8 percent above state benchmark, reflecting a CNA-focused staffing model. No CMS fines or payment denials have been issued in the past three years, and the health inspection sub-rating sits modestly above Colorado’s average. Seven inspection reports cover January 2023 to December 2025; detailed findings inaccessible. Occupancy runs above Colorado’s 76.5 percent average.

The facility’s focus on progressive neurological conditions, including dementia and behavioral health programming, distinguishes it from general-purpose SNFs in Denver. Extending the service range are hospice and comfort care, short-term rehabilitation, and chronic disease management.

For Denver residents who need long-term skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation with specialized neurological or behavioral health programming, Rowan Community suits well, found within a smaller community-scale setting.

Contact Rowan Community, Inc.

Overview of Holly Heights Nursing Care Center

Located in Denver, Colorado, Holly Heights Care Center is dedicated to offering a warm and comforting assisted living experience to all its residents. During the transition from a family home to a nursing facility, their team goes above and beyond to ensure your loved one feels welcomed and at ease. With a focus on fostering strong relationships among staff and residents, the seniors in this assisted living community are embraced with happiness. 
At Holly Heights Care Center, a comprehensive range of on-site services caters to the physical and emotional needs of the residents. For those recovering from injuries or illnesses, the skilled nursing facility provides specialized rehabilitation therapy to aid in their journey towards recovery. Moreover, the community organizes an array of enjoyable and rejuvenating activities, including bingo, gardening, and church services, promoting an engaging and vibrant lifestyle for all residents.

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Overview of Crestmoor Care Center
Crestmoor Care Center is committed to exceptional services tailored to each resident’s needs. The facility fosters community and belonging by supporting every resident’s pursuit of new possibilities. It provides transportation to local hospitals and physician appointments.

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Overview of City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a 150-bed SNF in Denver serving residents who need post-acute rehabilitation and continuous nursing care. Located at 1667 Saint Paul St in a walker’s paradise neighborhood with a Walk Score of 95, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering flexible coverage options for families.

The facility maintains 150 beds with strong occupancy at 88 percent. Residents stay 138 days on average, indicating a mix of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care. The community is well-staffed for hands-on care, with total nursing support averaging 2 hours 47 minutes per resident daily. This includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working across three shifts to ensure consistent attention. Clinically, City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center focuses on rehabilitation services with in-house therapy and maintains a physician on staff to oversee medical needs. The 24-hour staffing model means occupants get support 24/7, whether for post-surgical recovery, orthopedic rehab, or active skilled nursing care. The neighborhood location near downtown Denver and strong transit access make it convenient for family visits and access to community resources.

If City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is considered by families for a loved one’s care, they should tour it to see the rooms, meet the care team, and talk about particular rehabilitation goals or active care needs directly with the personnel.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Denver Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $4,613,032.92 (Colorado avg: $4,180,342.40)
  • Avg home costs: $5,254,224.48 (Colorado avg: $5,715,123.39)
  • Avg occupancy: 79.86% (Colorado avg: 75.85%)
  • Avg bed count: 94 (Colorado avg: 97)
  • Avg home revenue: $10,313,593.40 (Colorado avg: $9,549,707.31)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • THE SUITES AT CLERMONT PARK HEALTH C: 92.22% occupancy, 63 beds, $9,913,889.00 home revenue, $5,169,695.00 payroll costs, $15,119,241.00 home costs.
  • NORTH STAR: 96.59% occupancy, 75 beds, $9,556,158.00 home revenue, $4,023,778.00 payroll costs, $4,237,337.00 home costs.
  • JUNIPER VILLAGE-THE SPEARLY CENTER: 93.63% occupancy, 135 beds, $11,545,457.00 home revenue, $5,730,280.00 payroll costs, $5,791,521.00 home costs.
  • CRESTMOOR HEALTH & REHAB: 72.78% occupancy, 108 beds, $8,060,828.00 home revenue, $4,003,783.00 payroll costs, $4,302,773.00 home costs.
  • ST. PAUL HEALTH CENTER: 78.16% occupancy, 125 beds, $13,401,633.00 home revenue, $5,856,725.00 payroll costs, $8,251,572.00 home costs.
  • CRESTMOOR HEALTH AND REBABILITATION: 72.78% occupancy, 108 beds, $1,926,912.00 home revenue, $940,522.00 payroll costs, $1,027,615.00 home costs.
  • HALLMARK NURSING CENTER: 61.82% occupancy, 124 beds, $11,834,081.00 home revenue, $6,178,725.00 payroll costs, $6,184,686.00 home costs.
  • HOLLY HEIGHTS NURSING CENTER: 70.68% occupancy, 133 beds, $12,163,694.00 home revenue, $6,179,102.00 payroll costs, $4,496,483.00 home costs.
  • AVALANCHE HEALTHCARE INC.: 92.64% occupancy, 106 beds, $15,775,689.00 home revenue, $6,381,460.00 payroll costs, $4,839,933.00 home costs.
  • AUTUMN HEIGHTS: 62.09% occupancy, 110 beds, $9,821,695.00 home revenue, $3,245,532.00 payroll costs, $7,317,861.00 home costs.
  • HIGHLINE REHAB: 78.64% occupancy, 125 beds, $17,835,569.00 home revenue, $7,972,429.00 payroll costs, $5,647,222.00 home costs.
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Metric Denver Colorado
Avg payroll costs $4,613,032.92 $4,180,342.40
Avg home costs $5,254,224.48 $5,715,123.39
Avg occupancy 79.86% 75.85%
Avg bed count 94 97
Avg home revenue $10,313,593.40 $9,549,707.31
Community Occupancy Beds Home Revenue Payroll Costs Home Costs Medicare Medicaid Private Pay
THE SUITES AT CLERMONT PARK HEALTH C 92.22% 63 $9,913,889.00 $5,169,695.00 $15,119,241.00 16.69% 28.25% 55.06%
NORTH STAR 96.59% 75 $9,556,158.00 $4,023,778.00 $4,237,337.00 1.84% 96.13% 2.03%
JUNIPER VILLAGE-THE SPEARLY CENTER 93.63% 135 $11,545,457.00 $5,730,280.00 $5,791,521.00 0.26% 81.63% 18.11%
CRESTMOOR HEALTH & REHAB 72.78% 108 $8,060,828.00 $4,003,783.00 $4,302,773.00 5.07% 86.02% 8.91%
ST. PAUL HEALTH CENTER 78.16% 125 $13,401,633.00 $5,856,725.00 $8,251,572.00 1.92% 68.57% 29.51%
CRESTMOOR HEALTH AND REBABILITATION 72.78% 108 $1,926,912.00 $940,522.00 $1,027,615.00 6.93% 87.68% 5.39%
HALLMARK NURSING CENTER 61.82% 124 $11,834,081.00 $6,178,725.00 $6,184,686.00 3.95% 61.06% 34.99%
HOLLY HEIGHTS NURSING CENTER 70.68% 133 $12,163,694.00 $6,179,102.00 $4,496,483.00 0.80% 73.33% 25.87%
AVALANCHE HEALTHCARE INC. 92.64% 106 $15,775,689.00 $6,381,460.00 $4,839,933.00 5.53% 83.13% 11.34%
AUTUMN HEIGHTS 62.09% 110 $9,821,695.00 $3,245,532.00 $7,317,861.00 4.26% 93.82% 1.92%
HIGHLINE REHAB 78.64% 125 $17,835,569.00 $7,972,429.00 $5,647,222.00 3.72% 82.88% 13.40%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Denver, CO

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 30 nursing homes in Denver, CO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Denver, CO?

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 Denver, CO, 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 Denver, CO?

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.