AHC OF LAKEWOOD, LLC

AHC of Lakewood, LLC is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 11155 W 15th Pl in Lakewood, Colorado (Jefferson County, ZIP 80215). The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and maintains 36 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (720) 866-8400. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. AHC of Lakewood received a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure rating of 4 stars. The health inspection rating reflects the outcomes of state survey visits, including deficiency findings and complaint investigations. The staffing rating accounts for the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census, including registered nurse hours. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data reported for long-stay and short-stay residents across multiple care categories. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, AHC of Lakewood accepts residents funded through both federal programs. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities typically applies to short-term skilled care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to applicable eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage, administered at the state level in Colorado, may apply to longer-term nursing facility stays for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about coverage and eligibility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with the relevant state and federal program administrators. Compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, AHC of Lakewood's overall rating of 4 stars indicates a above-average performance across the CMS composite measures. The facility's health inspection and quality measure ratings both stand at 4 stars, also above the national baseline. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. With 36 certified beds, AHC of Lakewood is a smaller facility relative to the national median, which may influence operational characteristics such as staff-to-resident ratios and the scope of available services. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns, to support informed decision-making.