WESTERN HILLS HEALTH CARE CENTER

Western Hills Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1625 Carr St in Lakewood, Colorado 80214, within Jefferson County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 140 certified beds and serves residents requiring short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. Western Hills Health Care Center holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is drawn from three distinct data domains. The health inspection rating stands at 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state surveys and complaint investigations conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating nursing and aide staffing levels relative to the resident census and acuity mix. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional outcomes as reported to CMS. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad population of residents who qualify under federal and state benefit programs. Families and care coordinators seeking placement for individuals covered under these programs may contact the facility directly at (303) 232-6881 to inquire about current availability and admission procedures. Private pay and other insurance options may also be applicable and should be confirmed with facility administration. When compared to national benchmarks, Western Hills Health Care Center performs above average across multiple CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's rating of 5 stars reflects a performance level in the top tier of CMS evaluations. The 5-star health inspection rating and 5-star quality measure rating are particularly notable, as both categories are evaluated independently and reflect distinct aspects of care delivery and operational compliance. The 4-star staffing rating indicates staffing levels that exceed the national average, though not at the highest tier. Taken together, the CMS data positions this Lakewood facility among the higher-performing nursing care centers in its region based on the metrics tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.