How many nursing homes are in Colorado?

Colorado has 210 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities, averaging 24.9 deficiencies per facility, with 1 reporting zero citations in their most recent survey cycle.

What are the best nursing homes in Colorado?

This page ranks all 210 skilled nursing facilities in Colorado by fewest CMS survey deficiencies. Facilities with zero deficiencies are ranked highest.

How are the rankings determined?

Rankings are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data. Facilities are ordered by total citation count, then alphabetically. Lower deficiency counts indicate stronger regulatory compliance.

How often is the data updated?

Rankings are refreshed regularly to reflect the latest CMS survey results published by state survey agencies.

Best Nursing Homes in Colorado — 2026 Rankings

Colorado has 210 CMS-certified skilled nursing facilities. The state averages 24.9 deficiencies per facility, with 1 facilities receiving zero citations in their latest CMS survey cycle. Rankings below are based on official CMS Health Deficiency data.

Top-Ranked Facilities (Fewest Deficiencies)

Bluestem Village — La Junta (0 deficiencies)
Cheyenne Manor — Cheyenne Wells (3 deficiencies)
Gardens, The — Colorado Springs (3 deficiencies)
Regent Park Nursing And Rehabilitation — Holyoke (3 deficiencies)
Vi At Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing — Highlands Ranch (3 deficiencies)
Advanced Health Care Of Colorado Springs — Colorado Springs (5 deficiencies)
Beth Israel At Shalom Park — Aurora (5 deficiencies)
Centre Ave Health And Rehabilitation LLC — Fort Collins (5 deficiencies)
Valley View Villa — Fort Morgan (5 deficiencies)
Center At Foresight LLC, The — Grand Junction (6 deficiencies)
Life Care Center Of Greeley — Greeley (6 deficiencies)
Advanced Health Care Of Aurora — Aurora (7 deficiencies)
Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC — Lakewood (7 deficiencies)
Columbine Commons Health And Rehab LLC — Windsor (7 deficiencies)
Continuing Care At Wind Crest — Highlands Ranch (7 deficiencies)
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center — Boulder (7 deficiencies)
Grand River Health Care Center — Rifle (7 deficiencies)
Lemay Avenue Health And Rehab LLC — Fort Collins (7 deficiencies)
Suites At Holly Creek Care Center, The — Centennial (7 deficiencies)
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center — Durango (8 deficiencies)
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr At Homelake — Monte Vista (9 deficiencies)
Good Samaritan Society -- Fort Collins Village — Fort Collins (9 deficiencies)
Gunnison Valley Health Senior Care Center — Gunnison (9 deficiencies)
Grace Manor Care Center — Burlington (10 deficiencies)
Holly Care Center — Holly (10 deficiencies)

Most-Cited Compliance Areas in Colorado

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — 1,722 citations
Resident Rights Deficiencies — 778 citations
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — 505 citations
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — 487 citations
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — 472 citations

Nursing Homes by City in Colorado

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Official Sources

POCDesk analyzes official government data. Verify any facility's record or read the underlying regulations at these primary sources:

Medicare.gov Care Compare — CMS's official nursing home comparison tool
CMS Provider Data Catalog — the raw nursing home inspection & deficiency datasets
CMS Nursing Home Certification & Compliance — enforcement policy and the Special Focus Facility program
42 CFR Part 483 (eCFR) — the federal requirements of participation behind every F-Tag
National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center — free advocacy help for residents and families