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  • Tliff Care Center

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    6060 E Iliff Ave
    Denver, CO 80222
  • Uptown Health Care Center Inc

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    745 E 18th Ave
    Denver, CO 80203
  • Uptown Health Care Center LLC

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    745 E 18th Ave
    Denver, CO 80203
  • Villa Manor Care Ctr

    Distance: 8.93 mi
    W Mississippi Ave
    Denver, CO 80226
  • 190 Points

    Sandalwood Manor

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    3835 Harlan St
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • 10 Points

    Wheat Ridge Manor

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    2920 Fenton St
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
  • RETREAT AT HIGHLANDS THE

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    3315 Sheridan Blvd
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
  • Sandalwood Manor

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    N Harlan St
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Sheridan Care & Rehabilitation Center

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    3315 Sheridan Blvd
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
  • Vista Village Assisted Living

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    11800 West 49th Avenue
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Vista Village Assisted Living

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    11800 W 49th Ave
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Wheatridge Manor Nursing Home

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    2920 Fenton St
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
  • Wide Horizons Inc

    Distance: 8.99 mi
    8900 W 38th Ave
    Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • 20 Points

    Balfour Retirement Community

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    1855 Plaza Drive
    Lafayette, CO 80026
  • Balfour Cherrywood Village

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    1855 Plaza Drive
    Lafayette, CO 80026
  • Genesis Senior Living of Lafayette 

    Distance: 10.68 mi
    329 Exempla Cir
    Lafayette, CO 80026
  • Balfour's Continuum Of Care

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    1855 Plaza Drive
    Louisville, CO 80027
  • Well Spring At Louisville

    Distance: 11.37 mi
    1078 South 88th Street
    Louisville, CO 80027
  • 200 Points

    Brighton Care Center

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    2025 E Egbert St
    Brighton, CO 80601
  • Alterra Sterling House Of Brighton

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    2215 East Egbert Street
    Brighton, CO 80601
  • Cottonwood Care Center

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    2311 E Bridge St
    Brighton, CO 80601
  • Cottonwood Care Ctr

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    2311 E Bridge St
    Brighton, CO 80601
  • Platte Valley Medical Center--Transitional Care Unit

    Distance: 11.4 mi
    1850 Egbert St
    Brighton, CO 80601
  • 310 Points

    Aurora Care Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    10201 E 3rd Ave
    Aurora, CO 80010
  • 100 Points

    Garden Terrace

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1600 S Potomac St
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • 20 Points

    Beth Israel at Shalom Park

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    14800 E Belleview Dr
    Aurora, CO 80015
  • 10 Points

    Life Care Center of Aurora

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    14101 E Evans Ave
    Aurora, CO 80014
  • Alterra Villas At Canterbury Gardens

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    11265 East Mississippi Avenue
    Aurora, CO 80010
  • Aspen Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    656 Dillon Way
    Aurora, CO 80011
  • -20 Points

    Camellia Health Care Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    500 Geneva St
    Aurora, CO 80010
  • Cherry Creek Nursing Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    14699 E Hampden Ave
    Aurora, CO 80014
  • Cherry Creek Nursing Center--IHS

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    14699 E Hampden Ave
    Aurora, CO 80014
  • Christian Care Homes

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1399 S Havana St
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Columbia Aurora Regional Medical Center--Transitional Care Unit

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1501 S Potomac St
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Heritage Club At Aurora

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    1860 South Potomac St
    Aurora, CO 80012
  • Life Care Center of Stonegate

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    15720 E Garden Dr
    Aurora, CO 80015
  • Medical Center of Aurora

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    700 Potomac St
    Aurora, CO 80011
  • Sable Care Center

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    656 Dillon Way
    Aurora, CO 80011
  • Shalom Park Senior Residences

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    14800 East Belleview Drive
    Aurora, CO 80015
  • Summit Rehabilitation & Care Community

    Distance: 12.12 mi
    500 Geneva St
    Aurora, CO 80010
  • 300 Points

    Brookdale Green Mountain

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    12791 W Alameda Pkwy
    Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Melody Nichols, Admissions and Marketing Director
    130 Points

    Melody Nichols, Admissions and Marketing Director

    Glen Ayr Health Center
    Distance: 12.69 mi
    1655 Eaton St
    Lakewood, CO 80214
  • 100 Points

    Cedars Healthcare Center

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    1599 Ingalls St
    Lakewood, CO 80214
  • 100 Points

    Mapleton Care Center

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    115 Ingalls St
    Lakewood, CO 80226
  • 20 Points

    Villa Manor Care Center

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    7950 W Mississippi Ave
    Lakewood, CO 80226
  • 20 Points

    Western Hills Health Care Center

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    1625 Carr St
    Lakewood, CO 80215
  • 10 Points

    Mapleton Manor

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    115 Ingalls St
    Lakewood, CO 80226
  • Allison Care Center Inc

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    1660 Allison St
    Lakewood, CO 80215
  • Allison Care Ctr

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    1660 Allison St
    Lakewood, CO 80214
  • Bethany Healthplex

    Distance: 12.69 mi
    5301 W 1st Ave
    Lakewood, CO 80226

Nursing Home Info

Nursing Home Summary:
A nursing home is a long-term care facility that offers around the clock nursing care for individuals with chronic illness or injury who are unable to care for themselves in an independent manner. Nursing homes house those who are elderly and unable to continue caring for themselves, as well as individuals of all ages who have chronic health concerns or permanent physical or mental disabilities that prevent them from being able to care for themselves. A nursing home may also be referred to as a nursing facility, skilled nursing, nursing center, convalescent home, retirement home, assisted living, elderly home, rehabilitation center, rehab center, eldercare, Alzheimer care and/or rest home.

Nursing Home Conditions Treated:


While nursing homes do not treat medical conditions in the same way that physicians and hospital facilities do, the medical staff does provide monitoring and care for those with chronic illness, severe injuries, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, and mental disabilities. The assistants in nursing homes also provide daily care and personal services to those residents who cannot complete these tasks without assistance.

Nursing Home Specialties:


There are a variety of treatment modalities used in nursing homes, with the majority of care being provided by a nursing staff and nursing assistants. The nursing home may lean more toward task-oriented care or resident-oriented care or somewhere in between the two approaches. There are basically three common types of nursing care facilities in the United States, including Intermediate Care Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, and Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Nursing Home Procedures and Treatments:


The staff in nursing homes help to provide custodial care for their residents. They help with those who need assistance for bathing, grooming, dressing, and eating. Nursing staff gives oversight to distribution of treatments including prescribed and over-the-counter medications. Some additional treatments provided in a nursing home setting involve occupational therapy, physical therapy, and providing transportation to medical appointments.

Nursing Home Details:


Each state performs inspections on nursing homes to be sure they meet specific certification requirements. The designated inspection agency in each state is responsible for licensing and certification of nursing homes. Depending on the type of facility, the state may have the final say on certification, or the result of the inspection may be sent to a regional office where the final decision will be made. There is also inspection performed at the federal level, especially for those facilities that are publicly funded or receive payments from Medicare and Medicaid. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is also responsible for inspections, certification, and licensing in these cases.


Nursing Home FAQs:

Aren't nursing homes for older people?
While nursing homes do provide care for elderly residents, they also provide care for people of all ages who have chronic illnesses or disabilities that require around the clock medical care or help with custodial care issues.

Aren't nursing homes expensive?
Like other care providers, nursing home costs vary depending on the type of facility. While private facilities may cost more than state facilities, both types of facilities typically take different types of insurance payments as well. Help is available for those with low income.

How do I know when it is time to consider a nursing home or assisted living center?
The decision to consider assisted living or skilled nursing typically depends on the availability and willingness of family to meet the needs of the person in care. When the care requirements of someone become too impractical for family, then it is time to seriously consider assisted living or nursing care. When an individual has mental or physical disabilities that make it unsafe to be without 24 hour care and supervision, then an assisted living center should be considered. When an individual has serious health issues requiring 24 hour nursing, then a facility with skilled nursing available should be considered.

How can I make sure the nursing home provides the level of care I need?
Call the nursing home before-hand. Ask to talk to the head nurse. Ask if they they provide skilled or custodial care. Ask if a bed is available. It is a good idea to print this nursing home checklist and simply run through the list of questions on the phone.

How do I know if a nursing home is Medicare or Medicaid-certified?
The easiest way to find out is to find a local nursing home in the Wellness.com directory and call them to confirm.

How do I find the best nursing home in my area?
Every nursing home is different. It is recommended that you invest enough time to find the best nursing home that fits within your budget. Doing complete reference checks and spending time in the facility before committing is the best way to do research.


Nursing Home Related Terms:
nursing home, retirement home, disability, elderly, aging, assisted living, skilled nursing, nursing facility, nursing center, convalescent home, elderly home, rehabilitation center, rehab center, eldercare, Alzheimer care and/or rest home