Nursing homes in Denver, CO
Compare 22 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Denver, part of the Denver area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Denver families searching for long-term care can choose from 22 nursing homes located throughout Denver County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, with four locations currently achieving a top 5-star designation. Berkley Manor Care Center, operated by Life Care Centers of America, stands out as one of the region’s highest-rated providers serving local ZIP codes like 80206 and 80222.
Rating distribution
avg 3.2★ · 22 homesProvider mix in Denver
9 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- PACS GROUP6 homes
- THE ENSIGN GROUP4 homes
- VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING3 homes
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA3 homes
- LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY2 homes
- AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST1 home
- CHRISTIAN LIVING NEIGHBORHOODS1 home
- SWEETWATER CARE1 home
What to look for in Denver
- 13 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 12 of 22 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 4 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 12 of 22 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Denver
- 1BERKLEY MANOR CARE CENTER5.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
- 2PARKVIEW CARE CENTER5.0LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY · Medium
- 3SUITES AT CLERMONT PARK CARE CENTER, THE5.0CHRISTIAN LIVING NEIGHBORHOODS · Medium
- 4SLOAN'S LAKE REHABILITATION CENTER5.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Small
- 5HEALTH CENTER AT FRANKLIN PARK4.0AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST · Medium
- 6SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION4.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 7HALLMARK NURSING CENTER4.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
- 8BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER4.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
- 9UPTOWN CARE CENTER4.0VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium
- 10DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER4.0VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium
All homes in Denver
| BERKLEY MANOR CARE CENTER LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| PARKVIEW CARE CENTER LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| SUITES AT CLERMONT PARK CARE CENTER, THE CHRISTIAN LIVING NEIGHBORHOODS · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SLOAN'S LAKE REHABILITATION CENTER THE ENSIGN GROUP · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| HEALTH CENTER AT FRANKLIN PARK AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| HALLMARK NURSING CENTER LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| UPTOWN CARE CENTER VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| CITY PARK HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| HOLLY HEIGHTS CARE AND REHABILITATION THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| ROWAN COMMUNITY, INC VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| CRESTMOOR CARE CENTER LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| AMBERWOOD POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Heights Care & Rehabilitation LLC PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| HILLTOP PARK POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| BROOKSHIRE POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| WESTWOOD POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| CITY SCAPE REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER LLC SWEETWATER CARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| CENTER AT LOWRY, LLC Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| HIGHLINE POST ACUTE PACS GROUP · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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