Nursing homes near Wheat Ridge
The area within 8 miles of Wheat Ridge carries 23.7 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — in line with national.
Demand & supply in the Wheat Ridge catchment
| Residents aged 75+ (within 8 miles) | 46,148 |
| Residents aged 85+ | 13,654 |
| Certified nursing beds | 3,239 |
| Beds per 100 aged 85+ | 23.7 |
| Beds at the national rate (24.2/100) | 3,304 |
| Shortfall vs national rate | 65 beds |
Quality of the nearby stock
Nursing homes nearest Wheat Ridge
| Home | Beds | CMS rating | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Post Acute Wheat Ridge 80033 | 78 | 3-star (Average) | 0.54 |
| Rehabilitation Center At Sandalwood, The Wheat Ridge 80033 | 103 | 3-star (Average) | 1.06 |
| Wheatridge Care Center Wheat Ridge 80214 | 65 | 3-star (Average) | 1.34 |
| Harmony Pointe Care Center Lakewood 80214 | 125 | 3-star (Average) | 1.96 |
| Allison Care Center Lakewood 80214 | 85 | 2-star (Below average) | 2.02 |
| Western Hills Health Care Center Lakewood 80214 | 140 | 5-star (Much above average) | 2.06 |
| Cambridge Care Center Lakewood 80214 | 110 | 4-star (Above average) | 2.16 |
| Edgewater Health And Rehabilitation Lakewood 80214 | 67 | 5-star (Much above average) | 2.19 |
| Cedars Healthcare Center Lakewood 80214 | 130 | 2-star (Below average) | 2.25 |
| Sierra Post Acute Lakewood 80214 | 102 | 2-star (Below average) | 2.44 |
| Arvada Care And Rehabilitation Center Arvada 80003 | 54 | 4-star (Above average) | 2.44 |
| Mountain Vista Health Center Wheat Ridge 80033 | 168 | 1-star (Much below average) | 2.83 |
| Ahc Of Lakewood, LLC Lakewood 80215 | 36 | 5-star (Much above average) | 2.95 |
| Sloan'S Lake Rehabilitation Center Denver 80204 | 42 | 5-star (Much above average) | 3.3 |
| Lakewood Villa Lakewood 80215 | 57 | 3-star (Average) | 3.31 |
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Reserve founding access →Care near Wheat Ridge — questions
- How many nursing home beds are near Wheat Ridge?
- Within 8 miles of Wheat Ridge there are 3,239 certified nursing home beds across 33 CMS-certified homes.
- Is Wheat Ridge short of nursing home beds?
- The 8-mile catchment around Wheat Ridge has 23.7 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — in line with national. At the national rate it would carry 65 more beds.
This catchment sits mainly in Jefferson County.
Nearby: Lakewood · Arvada · Westminster · Denver · Commerce City · Englewood · Morrison · Thornton
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Method: an 8-mile catchment around Wheat Ridge. Supply is every CMS-certified nursing home in reach; demand is US Census ACS 5-year population aged 75+/85+. The 24.2/100 national benchmark is computed from the data. Estimates for research and site screening. Updated July 2026.