Cambridge Care Center in Lakewood, CO

Cambridge Care Center is a nursing home community in Lakewood, CO.

Information last verified: June 18, 2026

1685 Eaton Street, Lakewood, CO 80214

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 74 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

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1 stars

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Overall Review of Cambridge Care Center

common 24 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and helpful.

Multiple reviews highlight staff who show up as knowledgeable and supportive, and who communicate with families when questions come up. Visitors also describe front-desk and patient-care coordinators as welcoming and willing to help with next steps. Some residents and families add that nurses and therapy staff take the time to make transitions feel smoother, including during respite or hospice-related stays.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Dining quality is inconsistent

Dining receives mixed feedback, with some complaints about temperature and portioning.

Several reviewers say the food is good or that meals are enjoyable, including comments about food being tasty. Other reviews describe meals as cold, low in quantity, or generally poor in quality, and they mention difficulty getting dietary needs met. Taken together, the reviews suggest dining outcomes may vary by stay and unit.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness varies by report

Cleanliness draws sharp contrasts in resident experiences.

Some reviews specifically praise cleanliness, describing rooms as clean and the building as well kept. Others report dirty conditions, including bathrooms and rooms that they felt were not adequately cleaned. A few reviewers also connect cleanliness concerns with overall confidence in care quality.

common 4 reviews mention this

Hospice support shows up in reviews

Families describe hospice and respite stays as part of what the community can support.

A number of reviews mention hospice-related circumstances, including Medicare-paid short stays and hospice respite placement arranged on short notice. Several families describe the experience as compassionate and coordinated with hospice teams. At the same time, one review questions how hospice care is handled and calls for more training and comfort-focused understanding.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staffing and help timing are disputed

Some reviews raise concerns about getting timely help when needed.

While many families emphasize attentive care, a few reviews describe situations where help took too long or where support did not match the level of need. One reviewer also mentions delays responding to calls for updates, and another describes medication-related concerns. The feedback suggests experiences can depend heavily on timing, staffing, and the specific care situation.

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Features

Housing

100 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Denver International (22 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Native Roots Dispensary (0.3 miles)
Rocky Mountain Primary Care (1.8 miles)
Kids First Pediatrics (2.1 miles)
Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (2.2 miles)
SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wheat Ridge (2.3 miles)
Dr Bassow (2.3 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Lakewood Medical Offices (2.7 miles)

Parks

Sloan's Lake Park (0.4 miles)
Citizens Park (0.4 miles)
Panorama Park (1.5 miles)
César Chávez Park (2.2 miles)
Crown Hill Open Space Park (2.4 miles)
Berkeley Park (2.5 miles)
Berkeley Leashless Dog Park (2.7 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Grifols (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Lutheran Outpatient Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)

Cafes

Dutch Bros Coffee (0.6 miles)
The Bardo Coffee House (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (3.2 miles)
The Radiator (3.4 miles)
Huckleberry Roasters (3.6 miles)
Crema Coffee House (4.3 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (4.4 miles)

Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Denver (0.9 miles)
Regal UA Denver Pavilions 4DX & RPX (3.7 miles)

Restaurants

Clancy's Irish Pub (1.9 miles)
The Pasty Republic (2.2 miles)
BookBar (2.3 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (2.4 miles)
Domino's Pizza (2.6 miles)
Tstreet Roadhouse (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

Scl Health - Front Range (2.3 miles)
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center (2.3 miles)
Webb Center for Primary Care (3.8 miles)
St Anthonys Medical Plaza 2 (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

Wat Buddhawararam (3.2 miles)
St John's Cathedral (4.3 miles)

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