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Our editorial team analyzed 29 nursing homes in Denver, CO using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CO
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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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
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Amberwood Post Acute is an 88-bed nursing home located at 4686 E Asbury Avenue in Denver, Colorado. Run by Centennial Master Tenant, the building stays busy with an 87 percent occupancy rate. Stays here average 141 days, showing that the staff splits its time between short-term therapy cases and long-term medical care. On the financial side, the billing office takes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private funds.
The surrounding Asbury Circle neighborhood is great for walking, scoring a 95 out of 100, so family members can easily step out and run quick errands on foot when they come by. Inside, nurses and aides spend about 2 hours and 58 minutes giving direct, hands-on care to each resident every day. This round-the-clock team uses the on-site therapy gym for post-hospital physical rehab and handles complex wound care. The building itself is set up with large shared living rooms and open outdoor courtyards.
State inspectors have noted repeat issues on recent surveys with infection control, medication tracking, and basic resident safety, which the facility’s management is required to fix.
Interested individuals can call the front desk to see if there are any open beds, ask about how the wound care admissions work, or pick a morning to come look around the property and courtyards.
Center at Lowry is a 96-bed skilled nursing community located at 8550 E Lowry Blvd in Denver, Colorado. The facility operates with an explicit focus on post-hospital therapy, where resident stays average just 11 days. This rapid timeline reflects a daily operational structure built entirely around short-term recovery and intensive transitional care. For billing management, the administrative staff works exclusively with traditional Medicare and private pay structures.
The surrounding community is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, earning a walk score of 95 out of 100, which allows family members to easily handle errands or walk to local businesses when visiting. Inside, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 53 minutes of face-to-face nursing care every day from the on-site RNs, LPNs, and aides. This floor crew implements specialized physical rehabilitation and psychological care programs, while daily life features private suites, custom meals, wireless internet, flat-screen televisions, and an on-site hair salon.
Recent compliance filings noted structural and clinical concerns involving medication tracking, sanitation routines, infection control protocols, and daily resident supervision standards. The management team holds responsibility for correcting these operational areas to maintain alignment with regional licensing laws.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the front admissions coordinator to check on current suite availability, ask about the private pay rate structures, or schedule a time to walk through the building.
Overview of City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center
City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center is a 60-bed nursing home situated on Forest Street in Denver, Colorado. Owned by Lllp Forest Street Ltc, the building operates at an 81 percent occupancy rate. Residents stay an average of 202 days, indicating an operational focus that balances short-term post-hospital rehabilitation with long-term skilled nursing placements. To manage expenses, the billing department handles state Medicaid, traditional Medicare, and standard private payments.
The surrounding Denver neighborhood is exceptionally walkable, scoring a 95 out of 100, which allows visiting families to easily access local services and shops entirely on foot. Inside the facility, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes of direct nursing care each day from a round-the-clock team of RNs, LPNs, and aides. This floor crew manages structured physical rehab and exercise programs, while on-site operations handle laundry, housekeeping, and local medical transportation.
Government regulators keep tabs on the property via periodic health and safety reviews. The administrative team must keep daily nursing routines and building operations aligned with state guidelines to remain in compliance with regional healthcare laws.
Families can contact the admissions office directly to verify room openings, inquire about the rehabilitation schedules, or book a time to tour the Forest Street campus.
Hilltop Park Post Acute is a 160-bed nursing home in Denver, Colorado, owned by Jonathan Ashcroft. The average stay here is about 73 days, meaning the daily workflow centers around short-term post-hospital therapy and temporary clinical recovery rather than long-term residence. To handle room and medical billing, the administrative staff works with private funds, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.
The surrounding Denver neighborhood is moderately walkable, scoring a 53 out of 100, so visitors can handle a few local errands on foot, while most trips require a car. Inside the facility, residents receive an average of 2 hours and 51 minutes of direct nursing care every day from a 24-hour floor crew of RNs, LPNs, and aides. This clinical team provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with shared or private room layouts available for incoming patients.
Recent inspection filings noted operational and clinical findings regarding medication administration, respiratory care, wound treatments, staff training, and how the facility communicates with residents and their families, which the administration is responsible for tracking and correcting.
Prospective representatives can call the main intake department to verify open beds, ask about specific therapy schedules, or plan a time to walk through the building.
Westwood Post Acute is an 85-bed skilled nursing facility at 3185 W Arkansas Ave in Denver, Colorado, offering short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing, psychiatric care, hospice services, and early memory care programming to residents in Denver County. The facility is operated by North Star Healthcare, LLC, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. CMS rates Westwood Post Acute at 2 stars overall, with Health Inspection performance as the primary drag — the facility ranks 182nd out of 182 Colorado SNFs on citations per inspection, the lowest in the state. Staffing runs in the opposite direction: nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, sitting roughly 9% above the Colorado average of 3 hours and 51 minutes, placing the facility 45th out of 177 statewide on that measure. Westwood’s program depth stands out for a facility of its size. Beyond standard PT, OT, and speech therapy, it offers complex wound management, psychiatric care, and Rubato Music Therapy — a program specifically designed to foster cognitive and emotional engagement. An on-site rehabilitation gym supports post-acute recovery. The facility’s occupancy rate is 91%, well above the Colorado average of 76.5%, reflecting consistent local demand. Westwood Post Acute’s rehabilitation capacity, psychiatric services, and early memory care programming make it best suited for residents seeking short-term post-acute stays and those with complex or behavioral health needs in the Denver metro area.
Zacharie Mbida owns Brookshire Post Acute, a 67-bed nursing home in Denver, Colorado. The building stays mostly full, operating at roughly 90 percent occupancy. Stays average 226 days, showing that the daily operation balances ongoing long-term care with short-term post-hospital recovery. To handle room and therapy costs, the business works with standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.
Visiting families will find the surrounding neighborhood highly accessible, given its walk score of 95 out of 100, which makes walking to nearby spots simple. On the floor, the staff provides about 3 hours and 29 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident every day. This round-the-clock crew runs specialized programs for memory care, short-term physical rehabilitation, and complex wound treatments, while the kitchen serves up a variety of meals to meet different dietary needs.
State inspectors evaluate the building through regular compliance checks, and their recent filings noted problems with medication oversight, staff training, care plan records, building systems, and general resident safety.
Prospective representatives can discuss these specific regulatory records with the intake coordinator by calling the front office, where they can also ask about current open beds or coordinate a look around the facility.
Highline Post Acute is a 135-bed nursing home on East Iliff Avenue in Denver, owned by Mathew Pearce. People stay here for an average of 198 days, so the daily routine combines long-term residential care with short-term post-hospital recovery. To handle room rates and therapy fees, the front office coordinates payments through private funds, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.
The surrounding neighborhood is a highly pedestrian-friendly area that scores a 95 out of 100 for walkability, making it easy for visitors to park and run quick errands on foot. Inside, the floor crew logs an average of 3 hours and 6 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident each day. This round-the-clock team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides uses a large on-site therapy gym to run physical rehab programs and manages complex wound care.
State regulators monitor the property through routine health checks, and recent inspection and complaint filings highlighted issues concerning resident injuries, safety incidents, environmental safety procedures, and medication administration. Interested individuals can call the front desk to see how the management team has addressed these safety findings, ask about open beds, or schedule a time to walk through the therapy gym and common areas.
Welcome to Brookdale Lowry in Denver, Colorado, a senior living community that offers both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, providing comprehensive care tailored to your needs. Nestled in the historic Lowry Air Force Base neighborhood, this community is conveniently located near grocery stores, public libraries, hospitals, and other essential amenities. Their staff is available 24/7 to promptly respond to any emergencies, ensuring the utmost safety and well-being of seniors. Brookdale Lowry’s on-campus vacation-style amenities and comforts of home make it enticing for residents to enjoy their days within the community. With pet-friendly apartments offering different floor plans and abundant natural window light, residents have the freedom to create a space that reflects their unique style. Experience a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle at Brookdale Lowry, where every aspect of care and support is thoughtfully designed to make it your ideal home.
Overview of South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation
In Denver at 4450 E Jewell Ave is South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation, a 106-bed facility in an area scoring 95 out of 100 for walkability. It’s then well-positioned for easy access on foot and convenient to surrounding neighborhoods. The facility operates at roughly 90 percent occupancy with 96 of its 106 beds currently filled. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have many options to afford care.
The community’s focus is recovery and rehabilitation, with in-house therapy services and a doctor on staff as core components of the daily care model. Residents average a 132-day stay, reflecting the post-acute and short-to-medium-term rehabilitation profile common in settings focused on recovery from surgery, hospitalization, or other acute health events. The facility maintains 24-hour staffing, with total nursing care averaging about 3 hours 35 minutes per resident day, supplemented by diligent work from nursing aides and LPN/LVN personnel. With registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse aides rotating through the schedule 24/7, the facility supports residents through daily activities as the therapy and medical teams work toward rehabilitation goals. Such a staffing structure and on-site clinical presence make South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation equipped to handle residents with higher care needs during their recovery phase.
Overview of South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation
South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation is a modern care center located in Denver, CO. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services tailored to individual needs. The facility features a variety of activities and a commitment to quality care.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
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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 29 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.
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