Best Senior Living in Lakewood, CO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 34 senior living communities in Lakewood, CO using CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in CO
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Info below is compiled from 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.

Care Types in This Table AL (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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
Cambridge Care Center
IL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
100
Facility 100
CO AVG 90
Rank #98 / 233
No
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 55
Rank #35 / 256
-A+A+Carroll StakeCambridge Care Center, LLC-
Westlake Care Community
IL
NH
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 90
Rank #155 / 233
No
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 55
Rank #35 / 256
-A-A+Hannah DuerstW III, Inc-
Village at Belmar
IL
AL
MC
Lakewood (Creighton)
115
Facility 115
CO AVG 90
Rank #24 / 103
Yes
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 55
Rank #46 / 231
2 BedB-A+Diego BarrantesBmsh I Lakewood Co LLCPrivate pay
Lakewood Reserve
IL
AL
MC
Lakewood (Belmar)
274
Facility 274
CO AVG 90
Rank #1 / 103
Yes
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 55
Rank #15 / 231
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+--Pierce Senior Care LLCPrivate pay
Allison Care Center
IL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 90
Rank #129 / 233
No
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 55
Rank #35 / 256
-B+-Savanah StarkAllison Care Center, LLC-
Lakewood Villa
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
57
Facility 57
CO AVG 90
Rank #185 / 233
No
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 55
Rank #35 / 256
-B-AKendra JamesLakewood Villa Operations, LLC-
Mapleton Post Acute
IL
NH
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 90
Rank #115 / 233
No
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 55
Rank #35 / 256
-B+-Ashley IrtzCastle Rock Healthcare, Inc-
The Ridge Pinehurst
IL
AL
MC
Lakewood (Academy Park)
164
Facility 164
CO AVG 90
Rank #9 / 103
Yes
20
Facility 20
CO AVG 55
Rank #216 / 231
1 Bed / 2 BedB+-John McelderryRidge Pinehurst LLCPrivate pay
Western Hills Health Care Center
IL
NH
SNF
Lakewood (Morse Park)
140
Facility 140
CO AVG 90
Rank #29 / 233
No
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 55
Rank #44 / 256
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+----
Ahc of Lakewood LLC
IL
NH
SNF
Lakewood
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 90
Rank #219 / 233
No
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 55
Rank #112 / 256
-B+-Deborah A BarnesAhc Of Lakewood LLC-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CO independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 34 analyzed for Lakewood. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Cambridge Care Center

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.

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Overview of Westlake Care Community

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.

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Overview of Village at Belmar

Village at Belmar is an independent living with assisted and memory care living services that boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy the residents enhance. The family-like atmosphere of the care home encourages residents to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of Lakewood’s trusted senior living communities. As a community that celebrates an individual,  they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms.

Village at Belmar promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any resident. Community features include essential amenities and services available to residents, such as housekeeping and transportation services, a unique culinary meal experience, and beautifully furnished lounge areas. It provides its exclusive Bridge to Belonging memory care program.

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Overview of Lakewood Reserve

Lakewood Reserve is an exceptional senior living community in Colorado. This assisted living community with memory care services embraces the diverse needs of its residents, providing both standard assisted living for those requiring assistance with daily activities and a secure memory care neighborhood dedicated exclusively to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neuro-cognitive disorders. 

Lakewood Reserve is located in one of Denver’s most charming neighborhoods and is near the beloved shops and restaurants of Belmar and the vibrant downtown Lakewood. Residents get to enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere, where compassionate care and enriching activities create a fulfilling lifestyle. With a focus on personalized attention and a range of amenities, Lakewood Reserve is committed to ensuring seniors thrive and experience the best of senior living. 

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Overview of Allison Care Center

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.

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Overview of Lakewood Villa

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.

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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.

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Overview of The Ridge Pinehurst

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, The Ridge Pinehurst stands as a luxury senior living community, offering a range of care options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their commitment lies in delivering personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, adapting as those needs evolve over time.

Conveniently located near Denver, Colorado, The Ridge Pinehurst boasts a captivating state-of-the-art campus that beckons seniors to embark on endless explorations. Embrace the mile-high city by indulging in invigorating hikes or relishing downtown Denver’s culinary delights and museum experiences. Alternatively, residents can savor the peaceful suburban lifestyle that Lakewood offers, truly making The Ridge Pinehurst a destination of boundless opportunities and treasured moments.

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Overview of Western Hills Health Care Center

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.

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Overview of Ahc of Lakewood

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.

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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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Senior Living in Lakewood at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 67/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lakewood, CO. 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: 92The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lakewood, CO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Lakewood, CO

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 34 senior living communities in Lakewood, CO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community 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 senior living communities 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.