Nursing homes in Lakewood, CO

Compare 13 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lakewood, part of the Jefferson 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.

Residents of Lakewood, Colorado, and the surrounding Jefferson County region have access to 13 licensed nursing homes to address their long-term or rehabilitative care needs. According to official CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation stands out as a top-performing facility, currently maintaining a perfect 5-star rating for quality of care.

What to look for in Lakewood

• 8 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 8 of 13 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 8 of 13 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Lakewood

1. 1
   Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   WESTERN HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
   5.0
3. 3
   VILLA MANOR CARE CENTER

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Medium
   4.0
4. 4
   CAMBRIDGE CARE CENTER

   VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium
   4.0
5. 5
   AHC OF LAKEWOOD, LLC

   ADVANCED HEALTH CARE · Small
   4.0
6. 6
   MAPLETON POST ACUTE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   3.0
7. 7
   HARMONY POINTE CARE CENTER

   VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Large
   3.0
8. 8
   LAKEWOOD POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION

   PACS GROUP · Medium
   3.0
9. 9
   LAKEWOOD VILLA

   MADISON CREEK PARTNERS · Medium
   3.0
10. 10
    CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER

    STELLAR SENIOR LIVING · Large
    2.0

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