Nursing homes in Wheat Ridge, CO

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Wheat Ridge, part of the Jefferson area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, have access to four nursing homes located within the 80033 and 80214 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities in Jefferson County maintain an average overall rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars. Currently, no local nursing homes hold a 5-star designation, though Lakeside Post Acute, operated by PACS Group, stands as the highest-rated facility in the city with a 3-star rating.

What to look for in Wheat Ridge

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• No home in Wheat Ridge reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LAKESIDE POST ACUTE at 3★.
• 4 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Wheat Ridge

1. 1
   LAKESIDE POST ACUTE

   PACS GROUP · Medium
   3.0
2. 2
   WHEATRIDGE CARE CENTER

   VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium
   3.0
3. 3
   REHABILITATION CENTER AT SANDALWOOD, THE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   2.0
4. 4
   MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER

   AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST · Large
   1.0

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