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Nursing homes in Adams County, Colorado
Adams County, Colorado, has 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,764 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 398 health deficiencies over three cycles, 22.6 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $319K across 17 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Adams County | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 14 | 210 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 22.6 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $319K | $5.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center At Northridge, LLC, The | Westminster | 96 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15.6 | — | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Aviva At Fitzsimons | Aurora | 100 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 | $7K | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Brighton Care Center | Brighton | 108 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 12.0 | $39K | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Ridgeview Post Acute | Commerce City | 112 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12.5 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Clear Creek Care Center | Westminster | 80 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 35.0 | — | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Westminster | Westminster | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 24.2 | $47K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons | Aurora | 180 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 10.0 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Irondale Post AcuteSFF Candidate | Commerce City | 95 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 28.4 | $131K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Malley Transitional Care Center | Northglenn | 162 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 17.9 | $11K | 14 May 2026 |
| Riverdale Post Acuteabuse icon | Brighton | 105 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 37.1 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Villas At Sunny Acres, Theabuse icon | Thornton | 160 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 17.5 | $20K | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Park Forest Care Center LLCabuse icon | Westminster | 103 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 31.1 | $16K | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Skylake Post Acute | Thornton | 242 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 42 | 17.4 | $26K | 11 May 2026 |
| Thornton Care Center | Thornton | 101 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 62 | 61.4 | $21K | 2 Sep 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 32 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 24 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 24 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 19 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 19 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 14 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (5), Pacs Group (2), Vivage Senior Living (1), Veritas Management Group (1), Life Care Centers Of America (1), Long Peak Operating Company (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Adams County, Colorado?
14 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,764 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Adams County have the highest CMS ratings?
Center At Northridge, LLC, The (5 stars), Aviva At Fitzsimons (4 stars), Brighton Care Center (4 stars)
How do Adams County nursing homes compare with Colorado?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 22.6 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.