Denver, CO · CMS Data August 2026

Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Denver, CO

Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Denver?

CMS Care Compare lists 10 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Denver, CO, out of 23 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). 6 hold the top rating of 5 stars.

Matching homes
10
All homes in Denver
23
Rated 4 or 5 stars
10
Average overall stars
4.6

How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.

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Nursing home (CMS listing)

Uptown Care Center

745 E 18th Ave, ZIP 80203

(303) 860-0500

4 of 5 CMS overall · Above average
  • Inspections2/5
  • Staffing5/5
  • Quality5/5
  • CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
  • 79 beds
  • For-profit

From CMS Care Compare, data from August 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

More About This List

Read how CMS star ratings work. For every home in the city, see nursing homes in Denver, or highest-rated nursing homes across Colorado. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Denver?

10 of the 23 CMS-certified nursing homes in Denver, CO meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Denver Rates Highest?

By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Sloan's Lake Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Suites at Clermont Park Care Center, the (5 stars) and Briarwood Health Care Center (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.

How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Denver?

Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Colorado's Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.

Sources

  1. CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (August 2026)

If someone is in danger now, call 911. To report suspected abuse or neglect in a nursing home or assisted living, contact your state's Long-Term Care Ombudsman or Adult Protective Services. For free help finding local aging services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116. seniorcare.help is an independent guide, not a care provider or referral service, and doesn't give medical or legal advice.