Senior living in Denver, Colorado spans 1 verified communities and 87 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Broomfield, Elbert, Park, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties in Colorado. Featured communities publish pricing on request, 18 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating, and every community review here comes from a verified phone interview — 20+ in total. 389 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities are listed below by county.
Every community below has been independently reviewed through recorded phone interviews with its own residents and families. Prices shown are the operators’ published starting rates — not estimates, and not gated behind a form.
| Community | Location | Care types | Starting price | Phone-verified reviews | CMS rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carillon at Belleview Station | Denver, CO | Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care | Call for pricing | 20+ verifiedlatest Aug 2026 | — |
Starting rates published by each operator, verified June 2026. Skilled nursing is typically billed by payer (Medicare/Medicaid/private) rather than a monthly rate. CMS ratings apply to Medicare-certified skilled nursing only — assisted living is state-licensed and has no federal rating.
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Broomfield, Elbert, Park, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties in Colorado, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified reviews have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Assisted living in the Denver area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Denver range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, September 2026. Colorado’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
18 of the 87 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Denver metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Western Hills Health Care Center in Lakewood. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Hills Health Care Center | Lakewood, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 140 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Beth Israel At Shalom Park | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 135 | Independent |
| Orchard Park Health Care Center | Littleton, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 133 | Clear Choice Healthcare |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer'S Center Of Excellence | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Life Care Center Of Evergreen | Evergreen, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 120 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Berkley Manor Care Center | Denver, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 118 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation | Denver, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 106 | The Ensign Group |
| Center At Northridge, Llc, The | Westminster, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 96 | Veritas Management Group |
| Parkview Care Center | Denver, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 73 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Suites At Clermont Park Care Center, The | Denver, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 63 | Independent |
| Springs At St Andrews Village, The | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 58 | The Ensign Group |
| Advanced Health Care Of Aurora | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 54 | Advanced Health Care |
| Arvada Care And Rehabilitation Center | Arvada, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 54 | The Ensign Group |
| Continuing Care At Wind Crest | Highlands Ranch, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 44 | Erickson Senior Living |
| Sloan'S Lake Rehabilitation Center | Denver, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 42 | The Ensign Group |
| Ahc Of Lakewood, Llc | Lakewood, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 36 | Advanced Health Care |
| Suites At Holly Creek Care Center, The | Centennial, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 25 | Independent |
| Vi At Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing | Highlands Ranch, CO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 24 | Vi Living |
| Briarwood Health Care Center | Denver, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 201 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Cherrelyn Healthcare Center | Littleton, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 190 | Stellar Senior Living |
| Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons | Aurora, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 180 | Independent |
| Life Care Center Of Aurora | Aurora, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 166 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Villas At Sunny Acres, The | Thornton, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 160 | The Ensign Group |
| Life Care Center Of Westminster | Westminster, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Arbor View Care Center | Arvada, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 110 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Cambridge Care Center | Lakewood, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 110 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | Aurora, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 110 | Sweetwater Care |
| Villa Manor Care Center | Lakewood, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 110 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Brighton Care Center | Brighton, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 108 | The Ensign Group |
| Health Center At Franklin Park | Denver, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 86 | American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest |
| Denver North Care Center | Denver, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 82 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Englewood Post Acute And Rehabilitation | Englewood, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 82 | The Ensign Group |
| Uptown Care Center | Denver, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 79 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Edgewater Health And Rehabilitation | Lakewood, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 67 | The Ensign Group |
| Village Care And Rehabilitation Center, The | Westminster, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 60 | Covenant Living |
| Littleton Care And Rehabilitation Center | Littleton, CO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 35 | The Ensign Group |
| Malley Transitional Care Center | Northglenn, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 162 | The Ensign Group |
| Hallmark Nursing Center | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 143 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Julia Temple Healthcare Center | Englewood, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 128 | The Ensign Group |
| Harmony Pointe Care Center | Lakewood, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 125 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Life Care Center Of Littleton | Littleton, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Life Care Center Of Stonegate | Parker, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| Ridgeview Post Acute | Commerce City, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 112 | The Ensign Group |
| Suites At Someren Glen Care Center, The | Centennial, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 109 | Independent |
| Crestmoor Care Center | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 108 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Aviva At Fitzsimons | Aurora, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 100 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Silver Heights Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation | Castle Rock, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 91 | Madison Creek Partners |
| Brookdale Greenwood Village | Greenwood Village, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 90 | Brookdale Senior Living |
| Mapleton Post Acute | Lakewood, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 90 | The Ensign Group |
| Clear Creek Care Center | Westminster, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 80 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Rowan Community, Inc | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 65 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Wheatridge Care Center | Wheat Ridge, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 65 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Lakewood Villa | Lakewood, CO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 57 | Madison Creek Partners |
| Skylake Post Acute | Thornton, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 242 | Pacs Group |
| Hampden Hills Post Acute | Aurora, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 218 | The Ensign Group |
| Adara Living | Broomfield, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 210 | Independent |
| Mountain Vista Health Center | Wheat Ridge, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 168 | American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest |
| Hilltop Park Post Acute | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 160 | Pacs Group |
| Parker Post Acute | Parker, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 154 | The Ensign Group |
| Holly Heights Care And Rehabilitation | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 133 | The Ensign Group |
| Brookside Inn | Castle Rock, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 126 | Independent |
| City Park Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 125 | The Ensign Group |
| Heights Care & Rehabilitation Llc | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 110 | Pacs Group |
| Lakewood Post Acute And Rehabilitation | Lakewood, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 108 | Pacs Group |
| Lowry Hills Care And Rehabilitation | Aurora, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 108 | Sweetwater Care |
| Riverdale Post Acute | Brighton, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 105 | Pacs Group |
| University Heights Care Center | Aurora, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 105 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Park Forest Care Center Llc | Westminster, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 103 | Independent |
| Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The | Wheat Ridge, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 103 | The Ensign Group |
| Sierra Post Acute | Lakewood, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 102 | Pacs Group |
| Thornton Care Center | Thornton, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 101 | Independent |
| Center At Lincoln, Llc, The | Parker, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 96 | Veritas Management Group |
| Center At Lowry, Llc | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 96 | Independent |
| Amberwood Post Acute | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 88 | Pacs Group |
| Allison Care Center | Lakewood, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 85 | Vivage Senior Living |
| Westwood Post Acute | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 85 | Pacs Group |
| Wellsprings Care Center | Englewood, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 81 | Independent |
| Lakeside Post Acute | Wheat Ridge, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 78 | Pacs Group |
| Brookshire Post Acute | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 67 | Pacs Group |
| City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center Llc | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 60 | Independent |
| Neurorestorative Colorado | Littleton, CO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 36 | Neurorestorative |
| The Lodge At Red Rocks | Morrison, CO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 180 | Ephram Lahasky |
| Oakwood Care And Rehabilitation | Lakewood, CO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 170 | The Ensign Group |
| Cedars Healthcare Center | Lakewood, CO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 130 | Stellar Senior Living |
| Highline Post Acute | Denver, CO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 125 | Pacs Group |
| Irondale Post Acute | Commerce City, CO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 95 | The Ensign Group |
| Juniper Village - The Spearly Center | Denver, CO | Not rated | 135 | Juniper Communities |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved September 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Senior living in the Denver metro is spread across Denver, Arapahoe, Jefferson, Adams, Douglas, Broomfield, Elbert, Park, Clear Creek, and Gilpin counties in Colorado. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
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Most states, including Colorado, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 18 Denver-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
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