BRIGHTON CARE CENTER

Brighton Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2025 E Egbert St in Brighton, Colorado, within Adams County. The facility operates 108 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Brighton Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, also consistent with the national benchmark. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects the levels of nursing and aide staffing hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, which represents performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospital readmission, use of antipsychotic medications, and resident functional outcomes. CMS star ratings are intended to give a general sense of facility performance based on standardized data collection and are updated on a rolling basis. Brighton Care Center is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare coverage typically applies to short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitative care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid coverage may apply to longer-term custodial care for residents who meet Colorado's financial and medical eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (303) 659-4580 to verify current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and applicable payment arrangements. When compared to national averages, Brighton Care Center presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall and health inspection ratings are in line with facilities nationally, while its quality measure rating of 5 stars places it above most comparable facilities in that category. The staffing rating of 1 star, however, falls notably below the national average, indicating lower reported staffing levels relative to peer facilities. These data points are drawn from CMS reporting periods and may not reflect the most current operational conditions. Individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Brighton, Colorado area may use this information alongside other resources, including direct facility visits and consultation with healthcare providers, to inform placement decisions.