210 nursing homes in Colorado
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 210
- average CMS stars
- 3.1
- certified beds
- 19,755
- for profit
- 83%
How Colorado nursing homes rate
CMS rates 208 of Colorado's 210 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.1 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 44 |
| 4 of 5 | 40 |
| 3 of 5 | 43 |
| 2 of 5 | 59 |
| 1 of 5 | 22 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Colorado
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel at Shalom Park | Aurora | 5 of 5 | 135 |
| Valley View Villa | Fort Morgan | 5 of 5 | 120 |
| VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing | Highlands Ranch | 5 of 5 | 24 |
| The Suites at Clermont Park Care Center | Denver | 5 of 5 | 63 |
| Colorado Veterans Community Living Center at Homel | Monte Vista | 5 of 5 | 60 |
| Life Care Center of Greeley | Greeley | 5 of 5 | 124 |
| The Center at Northridge, LLC | Westminster | 5 of 5 | 96 |
| Centre Avenue Health and Rehab LLC | Fort Collins | 5 of 5 | 90 |
| The Center at Foresight LLC | Grand Junction | 5 of 5 | 54 |
| The Gardens | Colorado Springs | 5 of 5 | 45 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Colorado.
- Denver 23 homes
- Colorado Springs 20 homes
- Lakewood 13 homes
- Aurora 11 homes
- Pueblo 9 homes
- Fort Collins 8 homes
- Grand Junction 6 homes
- Greeley 6 homes
- Canon City 5 homes
- Littleton 5 homes
- Longmont 5 homes
- Westminster 5 homes
- Boulder 4 homes
- Loveland 4 homes
- Wheat Ridge 4 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 175 | 83% |
| Non-profit | 22 | 11% |
| Government | 13 | 6% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Colorado's homes were cited for 1,824 deficiencies, an average of 8.7 each. 2 had none. 122 homes were fined $4,557,545 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
53 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Colorado
How many nursing homes are in Colorado?
210 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Colorado?
We don't pick one. Beth Israel at Shalom Park in Aurora tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Colorado?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $10,159 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.