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Denver, CO · 63 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Denver's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Denver, Colorado
Every licensed senior community in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Denver
Local Denver-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Denver prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,030/mo median
typical range $4,820–$7,540
Memory Care
$7,460/mo median
typical range $5,970–$9,330
Skilled Nursing
$11,130/mo median
typical range $9,790–$13,160
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,030/mo median
typical range $3,010–$8,210
Residential Care Home
$5,430/mo median
typical range $4,340–$6,790
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Denver using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Denver.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 87 communities in Denver, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Highlands Ranch, CO · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Highlands Ranch's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →3
Continuing Care at Wind Crest
Scout 97Highlands Ranch, CO · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Highlands Ranch's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →4
Western Hills Health Care Center
Scout 95Lakewood, CO · 140 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Lakewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →5
Beth Israel at Shalom Park
Scout 95Aurora, CO · 135 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Aurora's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →6
Denver, CO · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Denver's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →7
Center at Northridge, Llc, the
Scout 95Westminster, CO · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Westminster's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →8
Aurora, CO · 120 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Aurora's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →9
Centennial, CO · 25 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Centennial's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →10
Berkley Manor Care Center
Scout 92Denver, CO · 118 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Denver's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →11
Life Care Center of Aurora
Scout 92Aurora, CO · 166 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Aurora's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →12
Lakewood, CO · 67 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Lakewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →13
Hallmark Nursing Center
Scout 91Denver, CO · 143 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Denver's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →14
Advanced Health Care of Aurora
Scout 91Aurora, CO · 54 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Aurora's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →15
Parkview Care Center
Scout 86Denver, CO · 73 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Denver's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →16
Ahc of Lakewood, LLC
Scout 82Lakewood, CO · 36 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Lakewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →17
Health Center at Franklin Park
Scout 81Denver, CO · 86 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →18
Life Care Center of Evergreen
Scout 80Evergreen, CO · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Evergreen.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →19
Littleton, CO · 35 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Littleton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →20
Villa Manor Care Center
Scout 79Lakewood, CO · 110 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lakewood.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →21
Briarwood Health Care Center
Scout 79Denver, CO · 201 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →22
Castle Rock, CO · 91 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Castle Rock.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →23
Cambridge Care Center
Scout 79Lakewood, CO · 110 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lakewood.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →24
Denver North Care Center
Scout 79Denver, CO · 82 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →25
Neurorestorative Colorado
Scout 79Littleton, CO · 36 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Littleton.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →26
Westminster, CO · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Westminster.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →27
Englewood, CO · 82 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Englewood.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →28
Denver, CO · 106 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →29
Orchard Park Health Care Center
Scout 75Littleton, CO · 133 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Littleton.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →30
Parker Post Acute
Scout 74Parker, CO · 154 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Parker.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →31
Aurora, CO · 110 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Aurora.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →32
Aurora, CO · 58 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Aurora.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →33
Uptown Care Center
Scout 68Denver, CO · 79 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →34
Arvada, CO · 54 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Arvada.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →35
Centennial, CO · 109 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Centennial.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →36
Clear Creek Care Center
Scout 67Westminster, CO · 80 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Westminster.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →37
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center
Scout 67Littleton, CO · 190 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Littleton.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →38
Rowan Community, INC
Scout 67Denver, CO · 65 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →39
Life Care Center of Littleton
Scout 67Littleton, CO · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Littleton.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →40
Brookdale Greenwood Village
Scout 67Greenwood Village, CO · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Greenwood Village.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →41
Lakewood, CO · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lakewood.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →42
Life Care Center of Stonegate
Scout 67Parker, CO · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Parker.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →43
Center at Lowry, LLC
Scout 67Denver, CO · 96 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →44
Mapleton Post Acute
Scout 62Lakewood, CO · 90 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lakewood.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →45
Denver, CO · 133 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →46
Harmony Pointe Care Center
Scout 62Lakewood, CO · 125 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lakewood.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →47
Wheatridge Care Center
Scout 62Wheat Ridge, CO · 65 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wheat Ridge.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →48
Life Care Center of Westminster
Scout 62Westminster, CO · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Westminster.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →49
Arbor View Care Center
Scout 57Arvada, CO · 110 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Arvada.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →50
Aviva at Fitzsimons
Scout 57Aurora, CO · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Aurora.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →51
Wheat Ridge, CO · 103 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wheat Ridge.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →52
Villas at Sunny Acres, the
Scout 55Thornton, CO · 160 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Thornton.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →53
Cedars Healthcare Center
Scout 55Lakewood, CO · 130 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lakewood.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →54
Center at Lincoln, Llc, the
Scout 53Parker, CO · 96 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Parker.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →55
Amberwood Post Acute
Scout 51Denver, CO · 88 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →56
Brighton Care Center
Scout 51Brighton, CO · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Brighton.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →57
Denver, CO · 125 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →58
Ridgeview Post Acute
Scout 50Commerce City, CO · 112 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Commerce City.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →59
Crestmoor Care Center
Scout 50Denver, CO · 108 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Denver.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →
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Lakewood Villa
Scout 50Lakewood, CO · 57 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lakewood.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Denver, CO?
In the Denver, CO area, assisted living typically runs $4,820–$7,540/month (median $6,030), memory care $5,970–$9,330/month (median $7,460), and skilled nursing $9,790–$13,160/month (median $11,130) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 87 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.