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Nursing homes and assisted living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Our directory lists 17 places to live with care in Wheat Ridge, Colorado: 4 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 6 assisted living communities, and 7 residential care homes. 4 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 1 has 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Jefferson County.

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Arvada35 places · 3.1 miles awayLakewood56 places · 4.3 miles awayGolden5 places · 5.6 miles awayWestminster14 places · 6.8 miles awayDenver88 places · 8.7 miles awayMorrison1 place · 9.9 miles awayCommerce City3 places · 9.9 miles awayNorthglenn6 places · 11 miles awayThornton15 places · 12 miles awayBroomfield5 places · 12 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Wheat Ridge?
Our directory lists 17 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado: 4 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 13 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Wheat Ridge?
4 of the 4 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Also, 6 residences are listed in the state’s records with a Medicaid program. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Wheat Ridge?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Colorado is $334 a day for a semi-private room (about $10,159 a month), and assisted living is $6,584 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Colorado.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Wheat Ridge?
No place in Wheat Ridge has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Colorado: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Colorado.

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