Colorado · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Colorado
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Colorado?
CMS Care Compare lists 87 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Colorado, out of 210 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Denver (10), Colorado Springs (8) and Aurora (6). 45 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 87
- All homes in Colorado
- 210
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 87
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
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.
- 455 stars overall
- 624+ stars for inspections
- 554+ stars for staffing
- 48No fines or payment denials
- 36Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 13Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Colorado. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Colorado: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Colorado, nonprofit nursing homes in Colorado, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Colorado?
87 of the 210 CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado 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 Colorado Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs (5 stars), Ahc of Lakewood, LLC in Lakewood (5 stars) and Beth Israel at Shalom Park in Aurora (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Colorado?
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.