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Our editorial team analyzed 20 nursing homes in Lakewood, 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 TableNH (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.
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.
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.
$8.9M*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.
$6.0M*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.
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 20 analyzed for Lakewood. See how we rank facilities
Western Hills Health Care Center in Lakewood, CO, is a well-regarded nursing home that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. With its home-like setting, older adults can feel a sense of comfort and familiarity. Residents have a worry-free retirement, with high-quality services, including 24-hour care, housekeeping services, and medication management. The community also creates personalized care plans to meet residents’ needs and maintain holistic wellness.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy also help residents recover and enrich their living experiences. A beauty salon, a library, and spacious courtyards provide residents with more avenues for interaction and relaxation. Surrounded by local shops, recreation parks, restaurants, and bus stops, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Colorado, this nursing home provides the highest quality of care for older adults’ well-being.
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.
Westlake Care Community is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Lakewood, Colorado, offering short term rehabilitation and long term care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while long term care supports residents who need ongoing residential care rather than a temporary rehabilitation stay. Short term rehabilitation and therapy create a temporary setting for recovery focused care, with nursing services providing clinical support throughout the stay.
The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs range from temporary rehabilitation to ongoing nursing care. Westlake Care Community has 69 beds, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted; Hannah Duerst serves as administrator, and W Iii operates the community.
Ahc of Lakewood provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Lakewood, Colorado. Its 24 hour nursing service gives residents access to nursing care around the clock, while inpatient rehabilitation supports people recovering during a short term stay. Respite care is available as well for someone who needs temporary nursing support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, making the community a possible fit for residents who need short term nursing or rehabilitation services.
With 36 beds, the home has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private suites give each resident a dedicated living space, and a doctor is on staff for medical oversight. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Residents and guests can use restaurant style dining, a beauty salon, a library, a private dining room and transportation services. Programs include Home Health and Inpatient Rehabilitation, giving residents access to those services through the community. Medicare and private pay are accepted.
Villa Manor Care Center is a nursing home offering skilled nursing in Lakewood, CO. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while individualized care plans organize services around each resident’s documented needs. The center has been serving the community since 1971 and has 110 beds.
Villa Manor Care Center provides rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation, giving someone who needs a limited recovery stay access to skilled care and therapy without a long-term nursing home placement. Rehabilitation equipment includes the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, which supports walking exercises with reduced weight bearing. Religious services are also available for residents who wish to attend.
Total nurse staffing is 3h 46m per resident/day, representing the recorded daily hands-on nursing time for each resident. Families can pay through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay; Medicare can help cover eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover a long stay. Villa Manor Care Center may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing or rehabilitation during a defined recovery period.
Three care types define the work at Lakewood Villa in Lakewood, CO. They are skilled nursing, nursing home care, and memory care.
Memory care is defined by what a resident might do rather than what they have, and a secured setting under supervision answers that. Skilled nursing puts licensed cover on site at any hour, and for someone who no longer tracks the hour, that is the point. One person with dementia and a nursing need is what the pairing exists for.
Fifty-seven beds put this in the smaller, quieter band. Each day puts 3 hours and 26 minutes of nursing beside one resident.
Rehabilitation covers Activities of Daily Living training, gait training, bed mobility, dysphagia treatment, aphasia and cognitive impairment treatment, and bowel and bladder training. That is daily function, movement, swallowing, communication, and continence.
Medicaid and Medicare are both accepted and both public, so the difference is length rather than source. Medicaid can cover eligible long-term care, and Medicare covers the short skilled stay after a hospital admission.
A Walk Score of 85 is very walkable, so walking covers most errands and somebody who no longer drives still gets out alone. Kendra James is named administrator, and Lakewood Villa Operations runs the community.
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.
Overview of Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
Nestled in the peaceful neighborhood of Ingalls Street, Lakewood, CO, Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab is a prominent senior living community providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and short-term stays. With cozy and purposely-designed accommodations, the community encourages residents to customize their chosen rooms for familiarity. Committed to providing seniors with the highest quality of care, Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab takes pride in a team of kind, compassionate, and well-trained professionals. Live a fabulous retirement and thrive with Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab.
The community respects the differences of seniors, providing them with comprehensive care to meet their special needs and aspirations. Fun activities onsite and offsite are conducted for seniors’ leisure and wellness. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy delightful and healthy meals. Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab provides a safe place for seniors to find solace.
Sierra Post Acute runs out of Lakewood, CO, with skilled nursing, hospice care, and nursing home care named on its license. Nursing home care is for a resident who needs ongoing residential care. Complex wound care needs attention on a clock rather than on an appointment, which is what round-the-clock licensed nursing does.
Hospice care is the stay in a post-acute building that does not end in a discharge. Short-term rehabilitation goes the other way, a place to recover with no long-term stay attached.
The license here covers 102 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all fund care here, and the payer decides nothing about the care itself. Medicare reaches eligible short-term skilled care in the weeks after a hospital admission; Medicaid covers eligible residents; while private pay is money handed over directly.
Lakewood Healthcare LLC operates Sierra Post Acute, and Jarom D. Eberhard is administrator on-site. The fit is somebody needing short-term rehabilitation, complex wound care, or hospice care next to skilled nursing.
Welcome to Bethany Nursing and Rehab, a leading Medicare & Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility nestled in the heart of Lakewood, Colorado. With a team of dedicated licensed nurses and proficient physical therapists, Bethany Nursing and Rehab is committed to delivering top-notch care to all its patients and senior residents. Whether individuals are in need of short-term rehabilitation or seeking a long-term care solution, Bethany Nursing and Rehab is well-prepared and equipped to provide the best possible experience for each resident and their loved ones. The compassionate staff is devoted to ensuring the comfort and well-being of all residents, making the facility a trusted choice in the greater Denver area. At Bethany Nursing and Rehab, the team prioritizes individualized care and a nurturing environment, giving residents the support and attention they deserve. Families and visitors are encouraged to come and witness why many believe Bethany Nursing and Rehab is among the best nursing homes in the region. This nursing home facility’s commitment to residents’ well-being and quality of life is evident, and they are honored to be part of each resident’s journey to improved health and happiness.
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 Lakewood, 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 20 nursing homes in Lakewood, CO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:3.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lakewood, 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:3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lakewood, 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:2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Lakewood, 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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