Nursing Home Quality in Colorado
Real CMS Care Compare Overall Star Ratings for Colorado, June 2026, averaged across 208 rated nursing homes.
How good are the nursing homes in Colorado, and how do they compare to the US average?
As of June 2026, the 208 CMS star-rated nursing homes in Colorado average 3.15 of 5 stars on Care Compare β 0.14 above the US average (3.01). Colorado ranks 17 of 53 states and territories, per CMS open data. Reference information, not medical advice.
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average CMS Overall Star Rating | 3.15 / 5 | 3.01 / 5 |
| CMS star-rated nursing homes | 208 | 14,570 |
| National rank by average rating | 17 of 53 | β |
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In Colorado, the 208 CMS star-rated nursing homes average 3.15 / 5 (as of June 2026). It ranks 17 of 53 states and territories.
Ratings are CMSβs own official Overall Star Ratings, not Gera ratings, and cover CMS star-rated nursing homes only. A rating can be several months old β always check the latest detail on CMS Care Compare before deciding. This is reference information, not medical advice.
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- What is the average nursing home rating in Colorado?
- As of June 2026, the mean CMS Overall Star Rating across the 208 star-rated nursing homes in Colorado is 3.15 out of 5 β 0.14 above the US average (3.01).
- How does Colorado rank for nursing home quality?
- Colorado ranks 17 of 53 US states and territories by average CMS Overall Star Rating (3.15), per CMS Care Compare open data (June 2026).
- How many CMS-rated nursing homes are in Colorado?
- CMS publishes an Overall Star Rating for 208 nursing homes in Colorado (June 2026). Facilities without a published rating are excluded from the average and count.
- Is the Colorado nursing home data medical advice?
- No. This page re-publishes official CMS reference statistics for information only. It is not medical advice and not an endorsement of any facility β check the latest detail on CMS Care Compare and speak to a clinician about care decisions.
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Source data is published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare and is a U.S. federal government work in the public domain.
Contains public sector information published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services β Care Compare (Nursing homes including rehab services β Provider Information) (June 2026, published 1 June 2026).
Informational/educational only β not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.