Best Senior Care in Colorado

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 855 senior care communities in Colorado using Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in CO
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Jun 2026
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855 homes
Avg Walk Score: 51/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Colorado. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Colorado. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
SC
NH
AL
Fort Collins (Centre Avenue)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #198 / 533
No
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 51
Rank #181 / 872
-A+Clinton C DaleCentre Avenue Health And Rehab LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
The Center at Centennial
SC
NH
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 76
Rank #237 / 533
No
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 51
Rank #535 / 872
--Gerard LafontThe Center At Centennial, LLCPrivate pay, Medicare
Cappella of Grand Junction
SC
AL
MC
Grand Junction (26 1/2 Road)
78
Facility 78
CO AVG 76
Rank #246 / 533
Yes
28
Facility 28
CO AVG 51
Rank #702 / 872
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Suzanne SisnerosCappella Of Grand Junction LLCPrivate pay
Fairacres Manor
SC
MC
NC
NH
RC
Greeley (18Th Avenue)
116
Facility 116
CO AVG 76
Rank #97 / 533
No
57
Facility 57
CO AVG 51
Rank #392 / 872
--Ben Gonzales IIIFairacres Manor, IncPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
MacKenzie Place – Colorado Springs
SC
AL
IL
MC
Colorado Springs (East Colorado Springs)
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 76
Rank #226 / 533
Yes
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 51
Rank #549 / 872
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+David HillMackenzie Place Colorado Springs LLCPrivate pay
Balfour at Littleton
SC
AL
MC
Littleton
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #198 / 533
No
56
Facility 56
CO AVG 51
Rank #409 / 872
--Marissa Ewig8160 W Coal Mine Ave Opco LLCPrivate pay
MorningStar Senior Living of Arvada
SC
AL
IL
MC
Arvada (West 64Th Avenue)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #198 / 533
Yes
14
Facility 14
CO AVG 51
Rank #788 / 872
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Miss Ing Admin InformationEasley Senior Care LLCPrivate pay
Greenridge Place
SC
MC
Westminster (West Westminster)
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 76
Rank #251 / 533
No
37
Facility 37
CO AVG 51
Rank #609 / 872
1 Bed / 2 Bed Suite-Janel TolchinWestminster 7700, LLCPrivate pay
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
SC
NH
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
121
Facility 121
CO AVG 76
Rank #78 / 533
No
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 51
Rank #328 / 872
-A+Andrew Ryan Van GorderColorado Springs Medical Investors, LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
Highline Place in Littleton
SC
MC
Littleton
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 76
Rank #251 / 533
No
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 51
Rank #244 / 872
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Traci ColvinLittleton Broadway 6767, LLCPrivate pay
The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village
SC
NH
Aurora (Heather Gardens)
58
Facility 58
CO AVG 76
Rank #325 / 533
No
38
Facility 38
CO AVG 51
Rank #598 / 872
--Emily AmschelPrairie Waters Healthcare, IncPrivate pay, Medicare
Brookdale Fort Collins Assisted Living
SC
AL
Fort Collins
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 76
Rank #237 / 533
Yes
72
Facility 72
CO AVG 51
Rank #193 / 872
SuiteA+Farron BernhardtBrookdale Senior Living Communities, IncPrivate pay
The Carillon at Belleview Station
SC
AL
IL
MC
Denver
207
Facility 207
CO AVG 76
Rank #9 / 533
Yes
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 51
Rank #328 / 872
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Shannon Arwood-DioneseBmsh I Dtc Co LLCPrivate pay
The Ridge Pinehurst
SC
AL
IL
MC
Lakewood (Academy Park)
164
Facility 164
CO AVG 76
Rank #28 / 533
Yes
20
Facility 20
CO AVG 51
Rank #749 / 872
1 Bed / 2 Bed-John McelderryRidge Pinehurst LLCPrivate pay
Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
Centennial (South Liverpool Street)
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 76
Rank #222 / 533
Yes
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 51
Rank #723 / 872
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-James Ryan LudkePeakview Operator LLCPrivate pay
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Overview of Acoya Cherry Creek by Cogir

Situated in the bustling South Harrison Street, Denver, CO, ACOYA Cherry Creek is an extraordinary senior living community offering assisted living and independent living. Find haven with the cozy and elegant accommodations of ACOYA Cherry Creek. With an experienced and highly skilled team lending extra support, seniors experience a hassle-free retirement.

With its convenient location near local attractions, seniors have easy access to their necessities and desires. Moreover, the community exceeds expectations in creating a peaceful and welcoming environment for seniors to live a blissful lifestyle. Meet new friends over restaurant-style dining with healthy and exquisite meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. ACOYA Cherry Creek is a great place for seniors to spend their glorious golden years with its stunning amenities and top-notch care and assistance.

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Overview of Village Crest Apartments

Village Crest Apartments is a distinguished community in Commerce City, CO, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort and convenience. 24-hour emergency maintenance and a responsible management are available, ensuring residents experience hassle-free living.

Residents have fun and make new friends with cozy communal spaces and friendly setting. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ensure they won’t feel lonely. The community’s proximity to thriving local amenities and delightful restaurants ensure residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. Amenities include a fitness center, a business center, a playground.

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Overview of University Heights Care Center

University Heights Care Center is a 105-bed nursing home that provides extended skilled nursing and long-term care within a suburban neighborhood. The facility serves residents with layered clinical needs, logging a 537-day average length of stay and running close to its full building capacity. Its funding structure handles a standard mix of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay accounts. Because the building sits in a car-dependent neighborhood with a walkability score of 39 out of 100, visiting guests and staff will typically need a vehicle to run daily errands.

State records point to a broad clinical care model and steady daily nursing hours alongside standard regulatory updates. Caregivers supply an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct nursing time per resident each day, supporting a service mix that includes chronic disease management, behavioral health care, hospice, and standard physical rehabilitation.

Records from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment show that inspectors have cited past deficiencies involving pharmacy storage, infection control, resident rights, and general quality of care. The facility corrected each of these findings following the reviews, and its broader complaint history shows that day-to-day operations remain under 24-hour nursing coverage.

Prospective residents evaluating regional long-term placements or homes equipped for complex chronic disease management can review these state filings to weigh the operator’s background. The public paperwork outlines a heavily utilized, high-occupancy facility that provides diverse medical programs and steady daily care hours, balanced against standard administrative and infection control fixes.

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Overview of Winding Trails Post Acute

Winding Trails Post Acute is a 150-bed skilled nursing facility that shapes its operations around physical recovery and short-term placement. The home logs a brief 45-day average length of stay and processes payments through Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay sources. Built right in the city center, the property boasts a walkability score of 98 out of 100, which means visiting guests and staff can walk to nearby restaurants, shops, and errands. This central location also provides direct geographic ties to local healthcare networks like Foothills Hospital.

State data points to a wide range of on-site medical specialists and steady daily care routines. On average, the nursing staff provides 3 hours and 40 minutes of direct care per resident each day under a 24-hour staffing schedule. This team works alongside an interdisciplinary group that includes speech-language pathologists, physical and occupational therapists, respiratory technicians, a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, and a dietitian. Looking at the paperwork side, Colorado state inspection logs show that regulators have previously cited the facility for deficiencies involving resident rights, quality of care, and general administrative protocols, with the operator making corrections after each review.

Prospective residents looking at short-term physical rehabilitation or post-hospital recovery spaces can check these state health filings to assess the property’s clinical structure. The official documents show a short-stay facility that offers a broad team of therapy professionals and excellent neighborhood walkability, balanced against typical regulatory adjustments in administrative and care charting.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Pueblo

Operated by Life Care Centers of America, Life Care Center of Pueblo is a 187-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Pueblo, Colorado. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The facility on Chatalet Lane in Pueblo County provides skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite stays with 24-hour staffing.

Three of four CMS sub-ratings sit at or above Colorado average, producing a 4-star overall rating 26.2 percent above state benchmark. Quality Measures run 21.4 percent above Colorado average, and the health inspection sub-rating sits modestly above state norms. Staffing runs 4.5 percent below the case-mix adjusted Colorado average, with nurse hours of 3h 25m per resident day placing the facility near the 3.5 hours national average. The facility carries one CMS fine of approximately $10,000 issued in 2024, 55 percent fewer fines than the Colorado average in count. No inspection report detail available; the health inspection sub-rating and citation ranking (122nd/182 on total citations) reflect a compliance record near state average. Occupancy at 53 percent runs well below Colorado’s 76.5 percent average, with substantial availability for new residents.

Amenities feature a fine dining program, Community Re-Entry Program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop. Alzheimer’s and dementia care programming extends the care continuum beyond skilled nursing.

With above-average quality outcomes, the facility fits residents in Pueblo County requiring skilled nursing or post-acute rehabilitation.

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Overview of Prestige Care Center of Pueblo

Prestige Care Center of Pueblo is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Pueblo, Colorado. Serving Pueblo County residents at 1601 Constitution Road, the facility offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite care. 24-hour staffing is available.

Restaurant-style dining with an in-room dining option and connectivity and entertainment services are among the amenities. More offerings are safety and convenience features and private and semi-private room configurations.

Near the city’s medical corridor, the community is built for long- and short-term skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation in Pueblo. Families should request the latest survey report from the facility or through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Health Facilities Division.

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Overview of Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Owned by Jacob Duke, Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 60-bed nursing home that spotlights short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. It welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have flexible ways to afford rehabilitation stays and continuous care needs. With an 87 percent occupancy rate, averaging a stay of about 246 days, the facility balances short-term rehab admissions with residents staying for longer-term skilled nursing care.

Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, clinically speaking, is equipped for specialized rehabilitation across numerous vital areas. Cardiac rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management, pulmonary care, diabetes management, wound healing, and palliative care services are among the home offerings. This range of focused programs makes it a solid option for people recuperating from cardiac or orthopedic surgery, managing a pulmonary condition, or needing skilled wound care and pain support alongside nursing oversight. Beneficial to short-term rehab residents is subacute care, while respite stays and 24-hour staffing sustain scheduled recovery and active resident needs. Daily attentive care averages 2 hours 42 minutes per resident, with nursing support from registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses spread throughout the day. This staffing mix offers a consistent presence and support all the time. The physical setting has private and semi-private suites, a spacious courtyard and patio where residents can spend time outdoors, and family lounges for visiting and time together. Dining options are tagged as a fine dining variety, and the home supplies standard support services like laundry, housekeeping, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Some nearby services may be within walking reach, with most trips necessitating transportation, as the location is somewhat walkable with a grade of 34 out of 100.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Stonegate

Life Care Center of Stonegate is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving Douglas County residents in Parker, Colorado. Operated by Life Care Centers of America in Garden Plaza Drive near the Stonegate community, the community takes Medicare and private pay. Offered are skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite stays with 24-hour staffing.

Quality Measures run 21.4 percent above Colorado’s average, the clearest data asset in the profile, reflecting clinical outcome performance above state norms. Nurse hours of 4h per resident day rank 56th among 177 Colorado SNFs and exceed the 3.5 hours national average. The 3-star CMS overall rating reflects a health inspection sub-rating 28.6 percent below Colorado’s average, the only meaningfully negative metric in the profile; the facility has accumulated CMS fines, though the total fine amount ranks below Colorado’s average among facilities with fines. Staffing and overall ratings sit near the Colorado average. Occupancy at 64 percent runs below the 76.5 percent state average, with current availability. Six inspection reports cover January 2022 to August 2025; detailed findings from such surveys unavailable.

Amenities feature a fine dining program, Community Re-Entry Program, landscaped grounds and courtyards, and a beauty salon and barber shop. Alzheimer’s and dementia care programming and an independent and assisted living continuum extend the range of available services.

With quality outcome measures above state average and current availability across the census, Life Care Center of Stonegate suits Douglas County residents seeking post-acute rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care in Parker.

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Overview of Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

A skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility in Monte Vista, Colorado, is Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Owned by Dakavia Management Corp, it specializes in cardiac and orthopedic rehabilitation, so it’s well-suited for patients convalescing from heart procedures, surgery, or orthopedic interventions. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. This gives families numerous ways to afford rehabilitation care. With 60 beds and a current 42 percent occupancy rate, the facility has the capacity to accommodate residents seeking both short-term and longer-term care, averaging a stay of 295 days reflecting the mixed census.
Daily clinical support is delivered through a total of 2 hours 39 minutes of nursing care per resident day. This attentive care is provided by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working together in a 24-hour staffing model, ensuring consistent support all the time. For residents working to regain strength and independence, the focus on rehabilitation services sees that occupational and physical therapy are in daily care. The facility is located in an average walkable area scoring 68 on the walkability scale, meaning nearby errands can be finished on foot, plus the neighborhood offers accessible transit connections. The community provides private short-term rehabilitation rooms and semi-private suites for longer-stay residents. Daily life is supported by diverse dining options, family lounges for visitors, housekeeping and laundry services, and outdoor access to a courtyard and patio. Available throughout the facility are Wi-Fi and cable television.
For families contemplating Rock Creek for a loved one’s rehabilitation, touring in person can help clarify the particular programs available and room options that best suit their family member’s needs.

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Overview of Silver Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

Serving Douglas County residents, Silver Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 91-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay in Castle Rock, Colorado. Operated by Home Street Operations, LLC, at 4001 Home Street, the community comes with skilled nursing, memory care, and a broad range of rehabilitation and specialty services with 24-hour staffing.

Quality Measures run 21.4 percent above Colorado’s average, the facility’s clearest strength and consistent with several other Douglas County facilities in the region. Nurse hours of 3h 46m per resident day rank 76th among 177 Colorado SNFs, running near the 3h 51m state average. The 3-star CMS overall rating reflects a health inspection sub-rating 28.6 percent below Colorado’s benchmark as the primary drag; staffing sits marginally below state average. The facility carries one CMS fine of approximately $3,000, 92 percent below Colorado’s average in dollar amount, indicating a minimal enforcement history. Six inspection reports cover July 2022 to April 2025; detailed findings unavailable. Occupancy runs below Colorado’s 76.5 percent average.

Silver Heights Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation provides an array of specialty services, including dialysis support; IV therapy; pulmonary care; a sensory program for pain, dementia, and PTSD; hospice and VA respite services; dysphagia treatment, aphasia and cognitive impairment therapy; addiction counseling; and a home therapy assessment program. Such a clinical breadth is uncommon in a 91-bed facility.

The community suits Douglas County residents who seek post-acute rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing with specialized medical support. It’s also best for those with complex care needs like dialysis, dementia programming, or behavioral health services.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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