Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Lakewood, CO

Overview of Mapleton Post Acute

Mapleton Post Acute is a nursing home in Lakewood, Colorado, offering skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, and in house therapy allows residents receiving rehabilitation to work toward recovery without arranging transportation elsewhere. The facility is in the South Alameda neighborhood, has 90 beds, and has a doctor on staff.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Ashley Irtz administers the community, which is operated by Castle Rock Healthcare. It may be a good fit for a resident recovering from illness or injury who needs nursing care during rehabilitation.

Overview of Lakewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation

Lakewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation offers nursing home and skilled nursing care in Lakewood, Colorado, in the South Alameda neighborhood. The 108 bed community also provides hospice, palliative, respite, and rehabilitation care. These services may suit a resident who needs skilled nursing or end of life support, or a family caregiver who needs a short stay.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care gives a resident a temporary stay when a usual caregiver needs time away. Hospice supports end of life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Rehabilitation takes place in an expansive on site gym, giving residents a dedicated space for therapy.

Programs include short term rehabilitation, pain management, complex wound care, diabetes care, palliative care, and hospice services, so residents can receive attention for those needs through specific programs at the community. Spacious courtyards and common areas offer places to spend time outdoors or in shared indoor spaces. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. Zachary Taylor Spencer is the administrator, and Eastman Community Healthcare operates the community.

Overview of Oakwood Care and Rehabilitation

Oakwood Care and Rehabilitation is a nursing home offering skilled nursing in Lakewood, Colorado. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while short-term rehabilitation can suit someone whose rehabilitation needs are temporary rather than long-term. The community is in the Belmar Park neighborhood.

Oakwood has 170 beds, with private and semi-private rooms. A private room provides an individual living space, while a semi-private room accommodates two residents. In-house therapy allows rehabilitation services to take place at the community rather than requiring arrangements for outside therapy visits. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those listed payment routes for care; Beatriz Kainoa serves as the administrator, and Fox Hollow Healthcare operates the community.

Located at 1625 Simms Street in Lakewood, Colorado. Lakewood Villa is a 2-story nursing home that offers private and semi-private room options for residents who need skilled nursing care.

Lakewood’s neighborhood has a Walk Score of 61, so some daily errands are within walking distance, but many trips will require transportation due to the mix of nearby amenities. The area balances accessibility for visiting family and local services.

The facility’s nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 49 minutes of total care per resident per day. Residents are supported by registered nurses (41 minutes), nurse aides (2 hours and 3 minutes), and licensed practical nurses (28 minutes). This staffing level supports daily hands-on support for residents requiring nursing-level care.

Families considering Lakewood Villa should take a tour of the facility to see the rooms, daily operations, and care environment. The 2-story layout and room configurations can be evaluated during an in-person visit.

Overview of Brookdale Meridian Lakewood

Brookdale Meridian Lakewood offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lakewood, Colorado. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while independent living is for private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain within the same community.

Housing options include one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. A two bedroom can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion, while a one bedroom offers a single private space. The starting price is $4,745, and the available information does not connect that figure to a specific care level.

Residents can use the pool, salon, barber, and spa for on site recreation and personal grooming. The chapel and religious services support worship within the community, while transportation is available for residents who need rides. Brookdale HealthPlus provides clinical care coordination with oversight from a dedicated Brookdale RN Care Manager.

Brookdale Meridian Lakewood is in the Kendrick Lake neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 66 means some errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, select outings may be possible without relying on a car or ride. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

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Starting Price $4,745/Month Pricing updated on May 15th, 2026

Overview of Brookdale Meridian Westland

Brookdale Meridian Westland offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care and skilled nursing in Lakewood, CO. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services but no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing has licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having several care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, making the community a possible fit for families seeking temporary support. One bedroom and two bedroom housing options include layouts for a single resident or a couple moving together. The starting price is $3,500 per month, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting.

Residents can use the fitness center, salon or spa, courtyard and garden, and café or bistro. Daily social, educational and cultural programs are also offered. Pets are allowed, and the Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Starting Price $3,500/Month Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community in Lakewood, CO, is a nursing home. It also offers skilled nursing and hospice care.

Licensed nursing on-site falls under the skilled nursing designation. Hospice care takes over where treatment has turned to end-of-life comfort. The two together answer either ongoing clinical need or that final stretch.

Each room is private, one resident per room, with no shared arrangement on offer.

Harmony Pointe Nursing Center in Lakewood, Colorado, offers skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, hospice, and short-term respite stays. The facility features specialized clinical services, including on-site peritoneal dialysis, advanced wound care, and targeted nutrition and hydration management. Behavioral health support and physical rehabilitation are also managed by the 24-hour on-site team.

The building is located in a neighborhood with a walkability score of 78 out of 100, meaning residents and visitors can complete most daily errands on foot. Meals are structured around specific nutritional needs, and the property accommodates both temporary rehabilitation stays and permanent residency.

Families researching skilled nursing or specialized dialysis care options can contact the admissions office at Harmony Pointe Nursing Center directly to ask about current rates, confirm bed availability, or plan a visit.

Overview of Mapleton Care Center

Situated in Lakewood, Colorado, Mapleton Care Center is a senior living provider offering Nursing Homes for its senior residents. Proudly regarded as a “nursing community,” it places emphasis on providing a secure environment with skilled nursing care and certified staff to ensure comfort and a friendly atmosphere. The dedicated team at Mapleton Care Center stays attuned to residents’ evolving medical and psychosocial needs, enabling prompt responses to emergencies.
Within the nurturing setting of this skilled nursing community, residents gain access to an array of benefits, including special menu options, rehabilitation services, comprehensive activity programs, and essential medical equipment. Social service programs and call lights further contribute to residents’ well-being. However, it is essential to address the misconception that one-on-one care can be provided 24 hours a day, as financial feasibility and residents’ natural declining state limit such extensive coverage. Nonetheless, Mapleton Care Center remains dedicated to delivering quality care and compassion to every resident, ensuring their safety and overall well-being amid the challenges of aging.

Overview of Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood

Situated in Lakewood, Colorado, Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood is a continuing care retirement community, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing services. Residents have access to services with 24-hour staffing on-site.

Residents may bring pets. Moreover, a salon or spa, fitness classes, gardening activities, movie nights, and courtyard and garden areas also provide opportunities for leisure. Transportation is also available for residents who need help reaching destinations beyond walking distance.

Price starts at $4,635 per month, giving families a baseline for estimating monthly costs. Meanwhile, the community is in the Kendrick Lake neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot.

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Starting Price $4,635/Month Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026