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Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Lakewood, CO.

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Every score on this page is built from federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records — the same findings a regulator sees. Not brochures, not tours, not what a facility says about itself.

17 licensed nursing homes in Lakewood, CO
Updated October 21, 2026
8.5Strong

VILLA MANOR CARE CENTER

7950 W MISSISSIPPI AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

VILLA MANOR CARE CENTER brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.10 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 0.4% — under half the national median.

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7.8Strong

MAPLETON POST ACUTE

115 INGALLS ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

MAPLETON POST ACUTE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and no federal fines on record.

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9.2Excellent

Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation

1655 EATON ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.85 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 1.3% — well below the national median.

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5.6Mixed

CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER

1599 INGALLS ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

CEDARS HEALTHCARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and low staff turnover (27%). There are 2 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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7.6Strong

WESTERN HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER

1625 CARR ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

WESTERN HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 0.81 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 2.1% — under half the national median.

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0.0

OAKWOOD CARE AND REHABILITATION

5301 W 1ST AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

OAKWOOD CARE AND REHABILITATION has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Dig into the full report before visiting.

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0.0

SIERRA POST ACUTE

1432 DEPEW ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

SIERRA POST ACUTE has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Dig into the full report before visiting.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
2.1Concerns

CAMBRIDGE CARE CENTER

1685 EATON ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

CAMBRIDGE CARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 33% — well below the industry average of 50-60%.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
0.8Concerns

ALLISON CARE CENTER

1660 ALLISON ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

ALLISON CARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 28% — well below the industry average of 50-60%.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
7.5Strong

HARMONY POINTE CARE CENTER

1655 YARROW ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

HARMONY POINTE CARE CENTER brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.68 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (29%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 33% — above the national median of about 14%.

3 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
5.6Mixed

LAKEWOOD POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION

7395 W EASTMAN PL, LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

LAKEWOOD POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 2.00 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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5.3Mixed

LAKEWOOD VILLA

1625 SIMMS ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

LAKEWOOD VILLA brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 0.62 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
0.0

AHC OF LAKEWOOD, LLC

11155 W 15TH PL, LAKEWOOD, CO 80215

AHC OF LAKEWOOD, LLC brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 1.46 RN hours per resident daily. There are 12 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
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GERIATRIC AND FAMILY MEDICINE

8015 W ALAMEDA AVE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

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AZURA OF LAKEWOOD

7395 W EASTMAN PL, LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

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7395 W EASTMAN PLACE OPERATIONS LLC

7395 W. EASTMAN PLACE, LAKEWOOD, CO 80227

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CROWN HILL HEALTHCARE LLC

1599 INGALLS ST, LAKEWOOD, CO 80214

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How many licensed nursing homes are in Lakewood, CO?
17 licensed nursing homes in Lakewood, CO, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
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