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Our editorial team analyzed 25 nursing homes in Denver, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 63.5% 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.
$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.
$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.
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.
$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.
$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.
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.
$13.5M*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.
$9.0M*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.
67.2%*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.
$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.
$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.
73.4%*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 25 analyzed for Denver. See how we rank facilities
Overview of City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center
City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center operates as a skilled nursing and memory care facility in Denver, Colorado. Programs in the secured memory unit focus on supervising individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, helping prevent unsafe wandering.
Administrator William Painter oversees the 60-bed property, which currently maintains a 94% occupancy rate. Direct nursing time averages 3 hours and 26 minutes per resident each day. Community amenities include on-site physical rehabilitation services, group fitness classes, and scheduled transportation assistance.
Located in a neighborhood rated as a walker’s paradise, the surrounding area allows residents to handle routine outings on foot. Coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Interested families exploring localized memory care or skilled nursing solutions can contact City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center to inquire about current bed turnover, review payment options, or request a tour of the facility.
Westwood Post Acute offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in Denver, CO. Its skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents who need end-of-life services, and the combination of memory care and skilled nursing may suit a resident whose needs include both cognitive supervision and ongoing clinical care.
Westwood Post Acute has 85 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 30m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Jonathan Creason serves as administrator, and North Star Healthcare operates the community.
A Walk Score of 95 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently. Rehabilitation services and an on-site rehabilitation gym allow residents to receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Rubato Music Therapy gives residents access to a named music-based program, while complex wound management and psychiatric care address specific clinical needs. Courtyards and common areas provide designated outdoor and shared spaces for daily use.
In Denver, CO, Hilltop Park Post Acute is licensed for nursing home care and skilled nursing. Around-the-clock skilled nursing names a staffing pattern that has to hold on the worst nights as well as the ordinary ones, with licensed nurses present through both. The time-limited version is short-term rehabilitation, a setting for recovery once an illness or injury has been dealt with.
A room to oneself or a shared one are both available here. 160 beds are on this license. 2 hours and 40 minutes of nursing falls to each resident daily.
All three of Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay work here, and which applies is settled at admission rather than partway through. Medicare goes to covered skilled care. Medicaid may reach residents who qualify once savings will not carry a long stay, while the third route is direct payment.
Jonathan Sho Ashcroft is the administrator, and Monaco Community Healthcare LLC operates the community. Continuous nursing, or a short recovery stay, are the two things somebody would arrive needing.
Offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation services Highline Post Acute is a nursing home in Denver, Colorado, with a 135-bed capacity. Residents receive round-the-clock support with 24-hour staffing available. The community also provides recovery support to help improve residents’ ability to function, particularly after an illness or injury.
Short-term rehabilitation and complex wound care are available in one setting, so residents who require these services may receive them on-site. An expansive rehabilitation gym provides also dedicated space for therapy sessions. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 58 minutes per resident each day, representing the amount of nursing time allocated to each resident during a day.
With Zacharie Hermann Mbida Anyuzoa as the administrator, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Meanwhile, its Walk Score if 95, placing it on a Walker’s Paradise band, suggesting that residents can conveniently access amenities within walking distance.
Brookshire Post Acute delivers skilled nursing support, memory care, and hospice services in Denver, Colorado. Memory care units utilize secured environments to safeguard residents prone to wandering, while hospice care offers dedicated end-of-life support. Clinical programs also feature short-term rehabilitation and complex wound management.
Brookshire Healthcare operates the 67-bed facility under administrator Peter Daniel Badovinac. Daily nurse staffing records show an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes of direct nursing care delivered per resident. Facilities include broad common areas and outdoor courtyards for resident use. Set in an area with a 95 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood permits residents to visit local shops, cafes, and pharmacies on foot without relying on a vehicle. Accepted funding sources include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.
Older adults evaluating specialized nursing care or memory support can contact Brookshire Post Acute to check current openings, review financial arrangements, or arrange a property walk-through.
Crestmoor Care Center provides nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Denver, Colorado. Skilled nursing and nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.
Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief, time to travel, or time to recover. The center has 108 beds. Transportation is provided to local hospitals and physician appointments, giving residents facility provided rides for those medical visits.
Crestmoor Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay allows a family to use personal funds. Tybel Marie Gallagher serves as the administrator. The combination of nursing services and short stay respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs licensed nursing support or a temporary residential stay while a primary caregiver is unavailable.
Juniper Village, the Spearly Center delivers long-term skilled care and short-term rehabilitation services in Denver, Colorado. Complex medical conditions and behavioral health needs receive ongoing supervision through specialized nursing programs, while short-term admissions assist individuals working toward rehabilitation targets.
Juniper Park Limited Partnership operates the 135-bed residence alongside administrator Marie Lopez. Direct care logs show an average of 3 hours and 55 minutes of daily nursing time dedicated to each resident. Payment structures accommodate Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options.
Prospective residents seeking nursing support for complex medical needs or short-term physical therapy can contact Juniper Village, the Spearly Center to review open accommodations, verify funding sources, or arrange a visit.
Sloan’s Lake Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Denver, Colorado. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support residents working to recover function or maintain their abilities.
The 42 bed community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Paul LeDoux serves as administrator, and Lakewood Healthcare operates the community. Residents can take part in excursions, church services, cooking classes, arts and crafts classes, current events, and lecture series, creating organized opportunities for outings, worship, creative activities, discussion, and learning.
Overview of South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation
South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation in Denver provides skilled nursing, nursing home care, and short term rehabilitation. Skilled nursing gives residents access to nursing care, while short term rehabilitation supports recovery after an illness, injury, or hospital stay. Long term care is also available for residents who need ongoing support.
The community has 106 beds. In house therapy keeps rehabilitation services on site, so residents can receive therapy without arranging outside appointments. A doctor is on staff, and payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Jonathan Boarman serves as administrator, and Avalanche Healthcare operates the community. South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation or ongoing nursing home care in the same setting.
The Lennox Guest Home provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Denver, CO. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains an apartment.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 55 beds. With a Walk Score of 86, the area is very walkable, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need rehabilitation during their stay. Dustin Immel serves as the administrator.
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 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 25 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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Nursing Homes in Denver at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.9/ 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:3.1/ 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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