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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Denver, Colorado

50 of the 88 places in Denver work with Medicaid: 22 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 28 residences listed with a Medicaid program in Colorado’s records.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 88 places in Denver.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Colorado’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Colorado

It is run by Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing (HCPF). (800) 221-3943 · Apply for Medicaid. Apply by phone Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (State Relay: 711). You can also apply at your county human services office.

  • Nursing facility care: Health First Colorado pays for nursing home care for people who meet the medical and financial requirements.
  • Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) Waiver: Home and community-based services for people who are older, blind, or have a disability, need a nursing home level of care, and prefer not to move into one.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Englewood10 with Medicaid · 5.6 miles awayAurora36 with Medicaid · 6.8 miles awayLakewood24 with Medicaid · 6.8 miles awayCentennial19 with Medicaid · 8.1 miles awayWheat Ridge10 with Medicaid · 8.7 miles awayLittleton13 with Medicaid · 9.3 miles awayArvada12 with Medicaid · 11 miles awayWestminster6 with Medicaid · 11 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Denver?
In our directory, 50 of the 88 places in Denver, Colorado, work with Medicaid: 22 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 28 residences listed with a Medicaid program in Colorado’s records.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Colorado?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Colorado: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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