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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 114 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lakewood, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lakewood is about $5,341, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1329 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Barr Lake, Foxton and Critchell.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
ACOYA Cherry Creek is both a haven and a hub where you can relax and create. With abundant lifestyle amenities, spacious residences and concierge services, we help you enjoy retired life as it was intended. Indulge in a full calendar of activities, wellness programs and more to enrich your life...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
HILLTOP RESERVEAt Ascent Senior Living Communities, we are more than Colorado-based. We are 100% Colorado-present. Every community we develop and manage is in the state of Colorado. Our roots go deep. For us, it’s personal. That’s why you’ll regularly find us walking through our communities,...
Cost of nursing homes in Lakewood, CO
The average cost of senior living in Lakewood is $5,341 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centennial, CO with an average of $5,158 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lakewood, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lakewood, CO vs. the state and national average
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lakewood over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lakewood
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lakewood
Golden Lodge Assisted Living
3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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Bethesda Gardens Thornton
4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.
Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO
5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Lakewood nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakewood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakewood, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Lakewood nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Lakewood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lakewood, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.1%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
77.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lakewood nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lakewood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakewood, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakewood nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lakewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakewood, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakewood nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lakewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakewood, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakewood nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Lakewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakewood, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
0.4%
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Brookdale Greenwood Village, Brookdale University Park and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lakewood, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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