Nursing Homes in Lakewood, Colorado

Nursing Homes offer round-the-clock nursing care for either short-term or long-term stays.
Assisted Living Facilities, which are usually more homelike and less expensive than nursing homes, are well suited to those who need daily assistance but not 24-hour care.
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We found 17 nursing homes near Lakewood, CO. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Lakewood skilled nursing facilities listed below.

17 Lakewood, Colorado, Nursing Homes
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    Villa Manor Care Center
    Lakewood, CO 80226

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    Mapleton Care Center
    Lakewood, CO 80226

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    Hospice of Saint John - Ltc
    Lakewood, CO 80215

  4. Bethany Healthplex
    Lakewood, CO 80226

  5. Westlake Care Community
    Lakewood, CO 80214


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    Sierra Healthcare Community
    Lakewood, CO 80214

  7. Emeritus at Green Mountain
    Lakewood, CO 80228

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    Harmony Pointe Nursing Center
    Lakewood, CO 80214

  9. Cedars Healthcare Center
    Lakewood, CO 80214

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    Cambridge Care Center
    Lakewood, CO 80214

  11. Allison Care Center
    Lakewood, CO 80214


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    The Meridian (Englewood)
    Englewood, CO 80113
    "The Meridian (Englewood) provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senio..." more

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    Heritage Club Mountain View
    Denver, CO 80247
    "I would rate this facility below average to average. I could not find anything that would rate a..." more

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    Vi at Highlands Ranch
    Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
    "Vi of Highland Ranch is a facility that is independent and assisted living. The rooms are nice we..." more

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    Heritage Club at Greenwood Village
    Greenwood Village, CO 80111
    "Heritage Club at Greenwood Village, in Greenwood Village, Colorado is skilled care nursing facili..." more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 5.3 CostScore: 4.7 LivabilityScore: 5.1
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CaringScore for Lakewood, CO

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Lakewood was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose nursing homes in Lakewood.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5, Lakewood is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Lakewood. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Lakewood, CO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lakewood, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Lakewood is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.3, Lakewood is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 192.3 physicians per capita, Lakewood trails the national average by 12.8 percent. Lakewood trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and scores 43.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 11.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lakewood is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Lakewood is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Lakewood's environmental health -- is 63.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita Lakewood, CO Nat'l Avg
Physicians 192.3 220.5
Geriatricians 0.9 1.3
Cardiologists 3 7.7
Oncologists 2 3.5
Orthopedists 5.2 7
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CostScore for Lakewood, CO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lakewood, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for nursing homes. The CostScore for Lakewood is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.7, Lakewood is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Lakewood is $6,190 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lakewood indexes at 11.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 28.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living Lakewood, CO
Aggregate Index 111
Healthcare Index 109
Housing Index 128
Food Index 105
Utilities Index 89
Transportation Index 98
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LivabilityScore for Lakewood, CO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Lakewood. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Lakewood is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.1, Lakewood is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 247 days each year in Lakewood, 20.5 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Lakewood tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Lakewood is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $55,518 per year, the population of Lakewood earns a median household income on par with the national average. Lakewood has an unemployment rate of 9.40 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 14.46 percent of the population in Lakewood is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 9.9 percent.

Amenities Per Capita Lakewood "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 13 136.1
Libraries 2.1 18.8
Places of Worship 50.1 220.5
Public Transit 73.6 110.4
Grocery Stores 59.4 97.7
Pharmacies 8.4 13.8

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