The Best Nursing Homes in
Wheat Ridge, CO
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Wheat Ridge ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
4
Total Beds
414
Avg Star Rating
2.3
Safety Warnings
1
City Ranking Cuts
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Wheat Ridge, CO, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Wheat Ridge, CO with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Wheat Ridge, CO that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Wheat Ridge, CO that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Wheat Ridge, CO that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The
Lakeside Post Acute
Wheatridge Care Center
Mountain Vista Health Center
Common Questions about
Care in Wheat Ridge
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Wheat Ridge?
According to our data-driven quality matching, Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The is the top-ranked facility in Wheat Ridge, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Wheat Ridge facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 1 out of 4 reviewed facilities in Wheat Ridge carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.