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Compare Nursing Homes in Denver–Aurora–Lakewood
Facilities:47
Avg Score:63.7
Scoring 75+:21%
Quick Answer
Denver–Aurora–Lakewood has 47 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average SunsetWell score of 63.7/100. Highest composite score shown: UPTOWN CARE CENTER (91/100). Typical costs range $6,000-$12,000/month for private pay. 21% of facilities score 75 or higher on the evidence composite.
Market Overview
Denver's 47 skilled nursing facilities have an average SunsetWell evidence composite of 63.7.21% score 75 or higher. These figures summarize the available public inputs; review each facility's component data and current services before deciding.
The 33-point gap between the highest and lowest composite results shows how the combined public evidence varies in this market. Families should review current state inspection reports, tour multiple facilities, and verify Medicaid/Medicare acceptance before making decisions.
Score Distribution
90-100 (Exceptional)
1 facility
75-89 (Excellent)
9 facilities
60-74 (Good)
18 facilities
40-59 (Average)
2 facilities
0-39 (Below Average)
0 facilities
🏆 Exceptional (90–100)
#1
UPTOWN CARE CENTER
745 E 18TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80203
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 5 stars
91
Exceptional · 99th percentile in CO
⭐ Excellent (75–89)
#2
DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER
2201 N DOWNING ST, DENVER, CO, 80205
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
87
Excellent · 97th percentile in CO
#3
BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK
14800 E BELLEVIEW DR, AURORA, CO, 80015
Health: 5 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
85
Excellent · 96th percentile in CO
#4
HARMONY POINTE CARE CENTER
1655 YARROW ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80214
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
84
Excellent · 95th percentile in CO
#5
CRESTMOOR CARE CENTER
895 S MONACO PKWY, DENVER, CO, 80224
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
82
Excellent · 93rd percentile in CO
#6
ALLISON CARE CENTER
1660 ALLISON ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80214
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 4 stars
81
Excellent · 91st percentile in CO
#7
CAMBRIDGE CARE CENTER
1685 EATON ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80214
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
79
Excellent · 87th percentile in CO
#8
MAPLETON POST ACUTE
115 INGALLS ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80226
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
78
Excellent · 86th percentile in CO
#9
PARKVIEW CARE CENTER
3105 W ARKANSAS AVE, DENVER, CO, 80219
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
78
Excellent · 85th percentile in CO
#10
HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER
500 GENEVA ST, AURORA, CO, 80010
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
75
Excellent · 81st percentile in CO
Good (60–74)
#11
THE SPRINGS AT ST. ANDREWS VILLAGE
2670 S ABILENE ST, AURORA, CO, 80014
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
74
Good · 81st percentile in CO
#12
LAKEWOOD VILLA
1625 SIMMS ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80215
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
74
Good · 80th percentile in CO
#13
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER
656 DILLON WAY, AURORA, CO, 80011
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
74
Good · 79th percentile in CO
#14
CITY PARK HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1667 SAINT PAUL ST, DENVER, CO, 80206
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
73
Good · 78th percentile in CO
#15
Edgewater Health and Rehabilitation
1655 EATON ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80214
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
73
Good · 77th percentile in CO
#16
ROWAN COMMUNITY, INC
4601 E ASBURY CIR, DENVER, CO, 80222
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
72
Good · 75th percentile in CO
#17
HILLTOP PARK POST ACUTE
290 S MONACO PKWY, DENVER, CO, 80224
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 5 stars
70
Good · 73rd percentile in CO
#18
HIGHLINE POST ACUTE
6060 E ILIFF AVE, DENVER, CO, 80222
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 2 stars
Quality: 4 stars
68
Good · 68th percentile in CO
#19
GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
1600 S POTOMAC ST, AURORA, CO, 80012
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 4 stars
68
Good · 67th percentile in CO
#20
WESTWOOD POST ACUTE
3185 W ARKANSAS AVE, DENVER, CO, 80219
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 5 stars
67
Good · 66th percentile in CO
#21
SIERRA POST ACUTE
1432 DEPEW ST, LAKEWOOD, CO, 80214
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 1 stars
Quality: 5 stars
67
Good · 64th percentile in CO
#22
JUNIPER VILLAGE - THE SPEARLY CENTER
2205 W 29TH AVE, DENVER, CO, 80211
Health: —
Staffing: —
Quality: —
66
Good · 63rd percentile in CO
#23
SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION
4450 E JEWELL AVE, DENVER, CO, 80222
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 4 stars
66
Good · 61st percentile in CO
#24
LOWRY HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION
10201 E 3RD AVE, AURORA, CO, 80010
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 3 stars
65
Good · 60th percentile in CO
#25
CITY SCAPE REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER LLC
3345 FOREST ST, DENVER, CO, 80207
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
64
Good · 58th percentile in CO
#26
BROOKSHIRE POST ACUTE
4660 E ASBURY CIR, DENVER, CO, 80222
Health: 1 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
62
Good · 54th percentile in CO
#27
AMBERWOOD POST ACUTE
4686 E ASBURY CIR, DENVER, CO, 80222
Health: 2 stars
Staffing: 3 stars
Quality: 4 stars
62
Good · 53rd percentile in CO
#28
BERKLEY MANOR CARE CENTER
735 S LOCUST ST, DENVER, CO, 80224
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 5 stars
Quality: 5 stars
60
Good · 48th percentile in CO
✓ Average (40–59)
#29
HALLMARK NURSING CENTER
3701 W RADCLIFF AVE, DENVER, CO, 80236
Health: 4 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
58
Average · 45th percentile in CO
#30
BRIARWOOD HEALTH CARE CENTER
1440 VINE ST, DENVER, CO, 80206
Health: 3 stars
Staffing: 4 stars
Quality: 5 stars
58
Average · 45th percentile in CO
How to Choose the Right Facility
If quality is your top priority:
→ Consider: UPTOWN CARE CENTER, DENVER NORTH CARE CENTER, BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK
These facilities score 75+ on the combined evidence composite. Open each profile to see whether inspections, staffing, and clinical measures tell a consistent story.
For urgent placement:
Contact several facilities to confirm current availability and required services. Consider expanding the search to nearby metros if needed, and ask a discharge planner or ombudsman for help interpreting urgent options.
Important: Always tour facilities personally, review current state inspection reports, and verify Medicare/Medicaid acceptance before making final decisions. Scores provide a consistent comparison but cannot replace in-person evaluation.
Detailed Comparison
| Rank | Facility | SunsetWell Score® (0-100 weighted) | Percentile (vs. state peers) | Health | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 99th | 2/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| 2 | 87 | 97th | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 3 | 85 | 96th | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 4 | 84 | 95th | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 5 | 82 | 93rd | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 6 | 81 | 91st | 2/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | |
| 7 | 79 | 87th | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 8 | 78 | 86th | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 9 | 78 | 85th | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 10 | 75 | 81st | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 11 | 74 | 81st | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 12 | 74 | 80th | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 13 | 74 | 79th | 1/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 14 | 73 | 78th | 2/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 15 | 73 | 77th | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 16 | 72 | 75th | 2/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 17 | 70 | 73rd | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | |
| 18 | 68 | 68th | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | |
| 19 | 68 | 67th | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 | |
| 20 | 67 | 66th | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | |
| 21 | 67 | 64th | 1/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | |
| 22 | 66 | 63rd | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 66 | 61st | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | |
| 24 | 65 | 60th | 2/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | |
| 25 | 64 | 58th | 1/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 26 | 62 | 54th | 1/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 27 | 62 | 53rd | 2/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 | |
| 28 | 60 | 48th | 3/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| 29 | 58 | 45th | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | |
| 30 | 58 | 45th | 3/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
Additional Resources
State Oversight
- • State Health Department: Check current inspection reports
- • Medicare Nursing Home Compare: medicare.gov/care-compare
- • State Ombudsman: Resident advocacy and complaints
Financial Planning
- • Elder Law Attorney Referral: Plan Medicaid eligibility
- • Veterans Benefits: VA Aid & Attendance
- • Long-Term Care Insurance: Review policy coverage
Disclaimer: This guide is educational only. SunsetWell scores are based on CMS data and peer-group analysis. Always tour facilities personally, speak with staff, review current state inspection reports, and consult healthcare professionals before making placement decisions.
Last updated: June 2026 | Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare, State Health Departments, SunsetWell Analysis