Nursing homes in Littleton, CO
Compare 5 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Littleton, part of the Jefferson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.6★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Littleton, Colorado, located in Jefferson County, offers five state-licensed nursing homes for residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative care. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Cherrelyn Healthcare Center currently maintains the highest performance level with a 4-star rating. Families can utilize these standardized metrics to evaluate quality across the city's various ZIP codes.
Rating distribution
avg 3.6★ · 5 homesProvider mix in Littleton
5 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- STELLAR SENIOR LIVING1 home
- CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE1 home
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA1 home
- NEURORESTORATIVE1 home
What to look for in Littleton
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 5 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER at 4★.
- 2 of 5 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 5 highest rated nursing homes in Littleton
- 1CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER4.0STELLAR SENIOR LIVING · Large
- 2ORCHARD PARK HEALTH CARE CENTER4.0CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large
- 3LITTLETON CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER4.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Small
- 4LIFE CARE CENTER OF LITTLETON3.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
- 5NEURORESTORATIVE COLORADO3.0NEURORESTORATIVE · Small
All homes in Littleton
| CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER STELLAR SENIOR LIVING · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| ORCHARD PARK HEALTH CARE CENTER CLEAR CHOICE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| LITTLETON CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER THE ENSIGN GROUP · Small · For Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF LITTLETON LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| NEURORESTORATIVE COLORADO NEURORESTORATIVE · Small · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.