Allison Care Center
Allison Care Center – Medicare Certified Since 1991
Allison Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located in Lakewood, Colorado. This facility has been serving the community for 35 years. A Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients who need skilled nursing or rehabilitation services on a daily basis.
This facility has 85 certified beds with a current occupancy rate of 89% (averaging 76 residents per day), which is high. Skilled nursing facilities provide 24-hour nursing care for patients who need rehabilitation services after a hospital stay or ongoing care for chronic conditions. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and assistance with daily activities.
Staffing Levels: Based on CMS payroll data, this facility provides approximately 3.26 hours of total nursing care per resident per day (1.92 hours from CNAs, 0.78 hours from LPNs, 0.56 hours from RNs). Physical therapy staffing is 0.07 hours per resident per day.
Medicare Quality Ratings: According to CMS, Allison Care Center has an overall quality rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. Individual category ratings are: health inspection: 2 stars, staffing: 3 stars, quality measures: 4 stars.
Medicare Coverage: Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for up to 100 days following a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days. Days 1-20 are fully covered by Medicare, days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance payment. Many residents also use Medicaid, private insurance, or pay privately for long-term stays.
Questions to Ask: When visiting a nursing home, ask about: staff-to-resident ratios and RN coverage around the clock, how they handle medical emergencies, activities and therapy programs, how they communicate with families, their approach to falls prevention, and policies for managing resident complaints.
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Local Comparison Snapshot
How Allison Care Center compares to 89 facilities in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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Data from CMS Medicare Compare and Payroll-Based Journal. Area averages based on 89 facilities in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO.
Ratings and staffing data typically reflect the most recent quarterly reporting period available.
Medicare Star Ratings
Official CMS ratings based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Data as of December 2025
Star Ratings History
Quarterly performance from 2013-2026
How Does This Facility Compare?
Compared to 89 other nursing homes in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
Based on CMS Medicare star ratings. Higher ratings indicate better performance.
Staffing Hours per Resident Day
Staffing data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Higher hours generally indicate more direct care time.
Staff Turnover Rate
Lower turnover rates generally indicate a more stable workforce and better continuity of care.
Agency/Contract Staff Usage
Lower agency usage often indicates better staff retention. High agency rates (>30%) may suggest staffing challenges.
Agency Staff Trends
Historical agency/contract staff usage by role
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ). Agency % = contractor hours / total hours.
Direct Care Staffing
Average minutes of direct nursing care per resident per day
Data as of December 2025
Staffing Trends
Direct care minutes per resident per day
Occupancy Rate History
Average daily residents as a percentage of certified beds
Data from CMS Provider Info files. Occupancy = Average Residents per Day / Certified Beds.
Staff Turnover History
Annual percentage of nursing staff who left the facility
Data as of December 2025
Data from CMS Payroll-Based Journal. Turnover = staff who left during the year / total staff.
Average Daily Rate
Average daily charge for care at this facility
Based on CMS Cost Report data (inpatient revenue ÷ total patient days)
Data Source: Financial data from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports. Data typically lags 1-2 years. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for financial or care decisions. CareListings does not guarantee accuracy.
Financial Health
Comprehensive financial indicators from CMS Cost Reports
Data from fiscal year 2023 (most recent available - cost report data lags ~2 years)
Staff Investment: Higher spending per resident often correlates with better care quality.
Payer Mix: Shows revenue sources. Higher Medicare % typically means more post-acute/rehab care; higher Medicaid % indicates more long-term care residents.
Nonprofit/Government: May operate with lower margins while still providing quality care due to community mission.
Data Source: All financial data on this page comes from CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Cost Reports submitted by the facility to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be the sole basis for any financial or care decisions. Cost report data typically lags 1-2 years. CareListings does not guarantee the accuracy of this data.
Who Stays Here
Breakdown of residents by payment type
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Average Length of Stay
How long residents typically stay at this facility
Based on fiscal year 2023 cost report data
Services
Comprehensive skilled nursing services, rehabilitation programs, and medical care in LAKEWOOD
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Allison Care Center stands out for its dedicated and long-tenured staff, who clearly demonstrate a genuine commitment to their residents' well-being. The level of care provided is exceptional, creating a supportive and nurturing environment. It's reassuring to see such consistency and dedication, making Allison Care Center a place where residents can truly feel at home and families can have peace of mind.
Lots of various areas we can use while visiting my sister. Staff was very kind when I had a few questions about my sister; they wanted to make sure I felt comfortable after talking with them.
Having to put your parent in some kinda of facility like this is very scary because you don't know how they are going to treat your parent and you want them to have the best care possible right? Well this is definitely the place to bring them. Me and my brother and sister were terrified when we found out that the Dr wanted my mom to go to a rehabilitation center for a few weeks to help get her strong before she came home but once we got to Alison Care Center and met the staff and some of the residents we felt a lot better about the whole experience and situation. The very next day my mom was just having a grand ol time talking to everyone and felt very comfortable and didn't feel like she was a burden to anyone, they made her feel wanted. Thank you Allison Care Center for giving me and my siblings peace of mind about our mother and we know she in good hands with good people.
Both my parents were at Allison Care Center with Dementia. My father one year. My mother just one month shy of 6 years. My father had a room on the second floor. My mother was on the first floor. By request they were not put in the same room. They would bring my father down each meal time to be with his wife. I just loved walking in and seeing them having their meals together. One time I walked in and saw the both asleep holding hands in front of the TV. That was the day I had to step out because it brought me to tears to see them enjoying just being together. Second floor staff were wonderful and caring for my father. He liked all the activities that were constantly happening. Loved it when he got to go on the bus tours. Always clean and smelling good when you got off the elevator. Staff were friendly and easy to talk with any concerns that I had. Allison Care was also wonderful in caring for my mother. She spent the last years in Walden Way. Which is their unit for more advanced dementia or flight risks. I was very pleased with how she was taken care of. I even had requests on certain things that the staff worked with me on. She was always busy with activities, special parties, entertainment and each Holiday themed parties. She told me many times how nice they were to her! My mother did not like to shower, but staff would tell her it is "SPA" day. The people that work in Walden way have a God Given Gift! They do the best they can with each and every resident. I have sat and watched how each resident is handled. Always with respect and caring attitude. They follow the laws and rules when situations come up beyond their control. I got a call each and every time there was one with my mom. I would call and never feel like I was putting some out by asking questions Let me say that it is up to all of us to be proactive in the care of our loved ones. It was the hardest thing I have had to do. Putting both parents in a nursing home broke my heart. I visited many before deciding on Allison Care. It is up to family to get the staff to understand and know your loved ones likes and dislikes. What they were all about before Dementia. I stopped by at different times and days. There was always cleaning being done, great smells coming from the kitchen, people smiling and saying Hi when you walk in. I do suggest keeping your own records updated when it comes to the business part of Allison Care. I was frustrated at doing it. In conclusion I THANK YOU ALLISON CARE for helping me help my parents in their final years. Janet Dowdy
My mother went to Allison after hip surgery. The staff was kind and helpful. Debbie, the administrator made sure my mother was well taken care of. Everyone went out of their way to make her stay comfortable. She stayed for about 3 weeks and could not have been in better hands. She is back home now, and I truly believe that all the attention at Allison contributed to her amazing recovery. She is 97 years old. I will most definitely recommend this center to anyone in search of a good rehabilitation facility that feels like home. Thank you Allison!
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