Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lakewood, CO

Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lakewood, CO

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #118 / 256Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 256 homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency alert system available.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Library
Transportation
Concierge
Outings
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Movie Theater
Walking Paths
Activities
Putting Green
Landscaped Grounds
Computers
Business Center
Workshop
Meeting Room
General Store
Piano
Pond
Activitiesfitness classes, gardening club, movie nights
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,635 per month

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lakewood's city center to Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.07 miles to nearest hospital (CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital)

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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 Table 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. 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.
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.
Cambridge Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
100
Facility 100
CO AVG 93
Rank #98 / 233
29.0%
Facility 29.0%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #137 / 140
-60%
3.27
Facility 3.27
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #148 / 203
-5%-15%
$8.2k
Facility $8.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #96 / 211
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #45 / 205
2.7
Facility 2.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #23 / 205
129A+
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 59
Rank #35 / 256
Cambridge Care Center, LLC
$9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #81 / 180
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #97 / 180
57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #108 / 180
65296
Western Hills Health Care Center
NH
SNF
Lakewood (Morse Park)
140
Facility 140
CO AVG 93
Rank #29 / 233
64.4%
Facility 64.4%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #101 / 140
-12%
3.82
Facility 3.82
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #78 / 203
+22%-1%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #91 / 205
7.0
Facility 7.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #119 / 205
-90-
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 59
Rank #44 / 256
Amy Goeglein
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #72 / 180
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #53 / 180
71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #19 / 180
65209
Ahc of Lakewood LLC
NH
SNF
Lakewood
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 93
Rank #219 / 233
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #21 / 140
+28%
3.75
Facility 3.75
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #90 / 203
+12%-3%
$67.7k
Facility $67.7k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #187 / 211
10
Facility 10
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #11 / 205
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #159 / 205
-34-
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 59
Rank #112 / 256
Mauricio Waintrub
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #141 / 180
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #146 / 180
52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #136 / 180
65435
Westlake Care Community
NH
SNF
Lakewood (South Alameda)
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 93
Rank #155 / 233
--
3.76
Facility 3.76
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #78 / 203
+3%-3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #25 / 205
4.0
Facility 4.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #61 / 205
167A+
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 59
Rank #35 / 256
W III, Inc
$7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #132 / 180
$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #147 / 180
47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #161 / 180
65171

Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every CO nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado

Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood is located in Lakewood, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
General Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, stricter than waivers
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood

What neighborhood is Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood in?

Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood is in the Kendrick Lake neighborhood of Lakewood.

Is Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood in a walkable area?

Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood has a walk score of 66. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Does Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood?

Yes, Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood cost per month?

Pricing at Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood starts at $4,635 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood provide?

Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood offers Independent Living and Skilled Nursing.

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