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Nursing Home in Jefferson County

Wheatridge Care Center

Nursing Home in Jefferson County

Wheatridge Care Center

Overview of Wheatridge Care Center

Wheatridge Care Center is a family-owned nursing home in Wheat Ridge, CO, that focuses on rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults feel at ease during their stay. Therapy services, pain management, and an on-site physician are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also prioritizes residents’ holistic wellness, ensuring they receive the utmost attention and care.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy help residents recover and return to their routines with ease. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and accessible communal areas also ensure residents can rest without hassles. With its ideal location in the peaceful residential area of Wheat Ridge, residents have convenient access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Colorado, as it has high standards of care.

(303) 238-0481

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 36m per day 50m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 57m per day 2h 13m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 3m per day 3h 17m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 2m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 28m per day 36m per day 29m per day

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Rehabilitative Support

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Social and Recreational Activities

Types of Care at Wheatridge Care Center

Skilled Nursing Respite Care Hospice Care

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Compare Nursing Homes around Jefferson County The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

4 facilities compared · CMS & CO Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Life Care Center of Evergreen
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Evergreen (Evergreen West Central)
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53.1%
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Carlson, Amber
$8.6M
$4.9M
57.3%
65276
Western Hills Health Care Center
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Lakewood (Morse Park)
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Goeglein, Amy
$11.5M
$6.2M
54%
65209
Prestige Care Center of Morrison
HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Morrison
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$13.3M
$5.8M
43.5%
65188
Wheatridge Care Center
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HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 61.2%
21% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 50.6%

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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