RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 13 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Lakewood, CO (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Lakewood, CO, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

13Nursing Homes in Lakewood
3.0/5
-0.1 vs state avgState avg: 3.10Lakewood Avg Rating
$57K+$16K vs state avgState avg: $41KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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Nursing HomeLakewood, CO

Western Hills Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
140 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Above Colorado avg of 3.1

1625 Carr StLakewood, CO 80214

(303) 232-6881

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217 Penalties

Nursing HomeLakewood, CO

Ahc Of Lakewood, Llc

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
36 BedsInspected Dec 2023

Above Colorado avg of 3.1

11155 W 15th PlLakewood, CO 80215

(720) 866-8400

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Care landscape in Lakewood

How Lakewood compares with the rest of Colorado on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+15.9%

    About 11% lower than the state average of 17.8%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover48.5%

    About the same as the state average of 48.6%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability15.2%

    A little higher than the state average of 14.9%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Lakewood, CO?

This page evaluates 13 eligible nursing homes in Lakewood, CO and shows the top 13.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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