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Page 3 of Best Nursing Homes in Lakewood, CO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 25 nursing homes in Lakewood, 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: 3.2/ 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: 3.4/ 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: 2.5/ 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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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

CMS & CO Dept. of Health data

Western Hills Health Care Center
NH
SNF
Lakewood (Morse Park)
140
Facility 140
CO AVG 76
Rank #52 / 527
64.9%
Facility 64.9%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #101 / 149
-8%
3.74
Facility 3.74
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #94 / 211
+22%-3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #95 / 212
5.5
Facility 5.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #126 / 212
-91-
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 51
Rank #68 / 869
Amy Goeglein
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #104 / 217
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #66 / 217
71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #25 / 217
65209
Westlake Care Community
NH
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 76
Rank #270 / 527
99.6%
Facility 99.6%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #1 / 149
+41%
3.98
Facility 3.98
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 211
+3%+3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #26 / 212
4.0
Facility 4.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #64 / 212
167A+
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 51
Rank #56 / 869
Mark Bedinger
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #190 / 217
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #172 / 217
47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #51 / 217
65171
Villa Manor Care Center
NH
SNF
Lakewood
110
Facility 110
CO AVG 76
Rank #106 / 527
71.6%
Facility 71.6%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #92 / 149
+1%
3.91
Facility 3.91
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #79 / 211
-6%+1%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
27
Facility 27
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #134 / 212
4.5
Facility 4.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #85 / 212
-79-
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 51
Rank #226 / 869
Developers Investment Company Inc
$11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #74 / 217
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #60 / 217
65.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 65.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #78 / 217
65092
Cambridge Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
100
Facility 100
CO AVG 76
Rank #158 / 527
29.0%
Facility 29.0%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #140 / 149
-59%
3.50
Facility 3.50
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #115 / 211
-5%-9%
$8.2k
Facility $8.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #97 / 217
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #49 / 212
2.7
Facility 2.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #24 / 212
129A+
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 51
Rank #56 / 869
Pamela Smith
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #117 / 217
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #115 / 217
57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #118 / 217
65296
Ahc of Lakewood LLC
NH
SNF
Lakewood
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 76
Rank #393 / 527
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #42 / 149
+25%
5.12
Facility 5.12
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #19 / 211
+12%+33%
$72.6k
Facility $72.6k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #194 / 217
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #12 / 212
7.0
Facility 7.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #167 / 212
-32-
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 51
Rank #259 / 869
Mauricio Waintrub
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #154 / 217
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #180 / 217
52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #164 / 217
65435
Mapleton Post Acute
NH
SNF
Lakewood
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 527
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #68 / 149
+12%
3.08
Facility 3.08
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #169 / 211
-38%-20%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 217
31
Facility 31
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #149 / 212
5.2
Facility 5.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #111 / 212
171-
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 51
Rank #243 / 869
Dontre Mcdonald
$6.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2017These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $6.4M*Fiscal year ending 12/2017These 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 #199 / 217
$3.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2017These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $3.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2017These 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 #191 / 217
55.7%*Fiscal year ending 12/2017These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 55.7%*Fiscal year ending 12/2017These 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 #101 / 217
65097
Lakewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Lakewood
108
Facility 108
CO AVG 76
Rank #120 / 527
21.7%
Facility 21.7%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #144 / 149
-69%- +2%-
$32.5k
Facility $32.5k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #155 / 217
34
Facility 34
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #159 / 212
8.5
Facility 8.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #191 / 212
323-
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 51
Rank #157 / 869
Austin Birrell
$5.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $5.9M*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These 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 #141 / 217
$6.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $6.6M*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These 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 #28 / 217
111.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 111.1%*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These 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 #3 / 217
65400
Lakewood Villa
NH
MC
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
57
Facility 57
CO AVG 76
Rank #324 / 527
87.7%
Facility 87.7%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #43 / 149
+24%
3.82
Facility 3.82
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #87 / 211
+36%-1%
$40.0k
Facility $40.0k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #171 / 217
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #95 / 212
2.8
Facility 2.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #30 / 212
550A
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 51
Rank #56 / 869
-
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #195 / 217
$2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #185 / 217
54.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #84 / 217
65408
Allison Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 76
Rank #219 / 527
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #32 / 149
+27%
3.54
Facility 3.54
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #115 / 211
-18%-8%
$34.6k
Facility $34.6k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #160 / 217
18
Facility 18
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #74 / 212
4.5
Facility 4.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #85 / 212
377-
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 51
Rank #56 / 869
-
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #159 / 217
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #133 / 217
61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #57 / 217
65297
Sierra Post Acute
NH
HOS
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
102
Facility 102
CO AVG 76
Rank #151 / 527
88.2%
Facility 88.2%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #41 / 149
+25%
4.30
Facility 4.30
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #44 / 211
-15%+11%
$78.9k
Facility $78.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #198 / 217
34
Facility 34
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #159 / 212
4.3
Facility 4.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #73 / 212
790-
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 51
Rank #56 / 869
Jarom Eberhard
$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.
Facility $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.
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #131 / 217
$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.
Facility $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.
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #110 / 217
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.
Facility 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.
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #93 / 217
65272
Bethany Nursing and Rehab
NH
SNF
Lakewood
170
Facility 170
CO AVG 76
Rank #24 / 527
69.8%
Facility 69.8%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #94 / 149
-1%
3.24
Facility 3.24
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #156 / 211
-5%-16%
$217.3k
Facility $217.3k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #215 / 217
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #209 / 212
8.1
Facility 8.1
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #186 / 212
11119-
57
Facility 57
CO AVG 51
Rank #391 / 869
-
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #64 / 217
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #30 / 217
64.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #35 / 217
65248
Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care
NH
Lakewood (Edgewood)
130
Facility 130
CO AVG 76
Rank #64 / 527
26.2%
Facility 26.2%
CO AVG 70.7
Rank #143 / 149
-63%
4.04
Facility 4.04
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #65 / 211
-15%+5%
$31.7k
Facility $31.7k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #154 / 217
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #191 / 212
5.5
Facility 5.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #126 / 212
334A+
77
Facility 77
CO AVG 51
Rank #137 / 869
Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #153 / 217
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #78 / 217
78.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 78.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #7 / 217
65202
Overview of Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community

Situated in Lakewood, Colorado, Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community is a diverse and innovative senior living community. They offer a holistic approach to care that spans a wide age range. This assisted living community with memory care services has three distinct neighborhoods catering to complex medical care, mental health, and memory support needs. Residents can engage in therapeutic work programs and participate in frequent outings, ensuring a vibrant and fulfilling experience.

Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community has private room accommodations adorned with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and phones. Their memory support neighborhood, Legacy, also offers a beautifully renovated atmosphere accompanied by two distinct courtyards, providing a tranquil and comforting environment for their residents. 

Contact Sierra Rehabilitation and Care Community

Overview of Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood

Brookdale at Home Meridian Lakewood is a remarkable private in-home care provider located at South Balsam Street, Lakewood, CO, offering companion care, personal care, and respite care.
The community doubles its efforts in lending care and support to individuals who are in need at the premises of their homes. Experience top-tier care and assistance with a compassionate, reliable, and trustworthy team.

The community promotes a reliable and strong relationship with the seniors to ensure their needs are met. Qualifications are not necessary, seniors and their families are free to reach out to Brookdale at Home Meridian Lakewood whenever they are in need of extra hands. Keep worries at bay and ease the mind with genuine care from a trusted in-home care provider.

Contact Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood

Overview of Westlake Care Community
Westlake Care Community is located in Lakewood, CO. It specializes in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, providing a comfortable environment with medical and emotional support. The community emphasizes the importance of relationships and well-being among its residents.

Contact Westlake Care Community

Overview of Harmony Pointe Nursing Center

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.

Contact Harmony Pointe Nursing Center

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.

Contact Mapleton Care Center

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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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 25 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.