Best Nursing Homes in Colorado (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

210 total facilities50 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.1 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Colorado

1
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF COLORADO SPRINGS
COLORADO SPRINGS, 34 beds
5/5
2
AHC OF LAKEWOOD, LLC
LAKEWOOD, 36 beds
5/5
3
SUITES AT HOLLY CREEK CARE CENTER, THE
CENTENNIAL, 25 beds
5/5
4
VI AT HIGHLANDS RANCH SKILLED NURSING
HIGHLANDS RANCH, 24 beds
5/5
5
SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC
SPRINGFIELD, 56 beds
5/5
6
GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER
RIFLE, 57 beds
5/5
7
CASTLE PEAK SENIOR LIFE AND REHABILITATION
EAGLE, 44 beds
5/5
8
CENTER AT FORESIGHT LLC, THE
GRAND JUNCTION, 54 beds
5/5
9
GREEN HOUSE HOMES AT MIRASOL, THE
LOVELAND, 90 beds
5/5
10
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF AURORA
AURORA, 54 beds
5/5
11
CONTINUING CARE AT WIND CREST
HIGHLANDS RANCH, 44 beds
5/5
12
CASEY'S POND SENIOR LIVING
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, 66 beds
5/5
13
FRASIER MEADOWS HEALTH CARE CENTER
BOULDER, 54 beds
5/5
14
SLOAN'S LAKE REHABILITATION CENTER
DENVER, 42 beds
5/5
15
CENTER AT CENTENNIAL, THE
COLORADO SPRINGS, 80 beds
5/5
16
GRACE POINTE CONT CARE SR CAMPUS, SKILLED NURSING
GREELEY, 53 beds
5/5
17
CENTER AT NORTHRIDGE, LLC, THE
WESTMINSTER, 96 beds
5/5
18
COLUMBINE COMMONS HEALTH AND REHAB LLC
WINDSOR, 60 beds
5/5
19
CENTRE AVE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION LLC
FORT COLLINS, 90 beds
5/5
20
LEMAY AVENUE HEALTH AND REHAB LLC
FORT COLLINS, 130 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Colorado

$360/day
Private Room (daily)
$10,938/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$330/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$10,025/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$231/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Colorado

209
Total Inspections
5,220
Total Deficiencies
25.0
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
59.8%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Colorado?

Based on CMS data, ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF COLORADO SPRINGS in COLORADO SPRINGS ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Colorado are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Colorado?

The average cost of a nursing home in Colorado is $360/day for a private room ($10,938/month). Semi-private rooms average $330/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $231/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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