LAKEWOOD VILLA

Lakewood Villa is a skilled nursing facility located at 1625 Simms St in Lakewood, Colorado, within Jefferson County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Lakewood Villa has a total of 57 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance in each measured category. Lakewood Villa holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from state inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, consistent with the national average, and measures the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, which is the highest possible score in this category. Quality measures are derived from clinical data reported by the facility and assess resident health outcomes across multiple clinical indicators. Lakewood Villa is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to coverage limitations. Medicaid may be available for longer-term residential care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements as defined by the state of Colorado. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly to verify current payment policies, bed availability, and the specific services covered under each payer type. When considered against national benchmarks, Lakewood Villa presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average. The health inspection rating of 2 stars indicates performance below the national norm in that domain, while the staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with what is typical nationally. The quality measure rating of 5 stars represents performance well above the national average, reflecting strong clinical outcome data for residents. Individuals reviewing this facility should consider all available ratings in the context of their specific care needs and preferences, and may also consult state inspection reports for additional detail.