North Star Rehabilitation And Care Community in Denver, CO

North Star Rehabilitation And Care Community is a nursing home community in Denver, CO.

Information last verified: May 17, 2026

3185 West Arkansas Avenue, Denver, CO 80219

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

3.1 from 52 reviews

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Overall Review of North Star Rehabilitation And Care Community

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Call lights and nursing responsiveness

Residents and families describe both quick response to needs and serious frustration when help is delayed.

In positive reviews, residents are described as getting timely attention, including staff answering call lights quickly and stepping in when problems come up. Reviews also describe nurses promptly documenting issues and supporting residents with changing briefs or clothes when needed. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, saying families struggle to get through and that staff did not respond to calls for help in an urgent moment. This lines up with the community’s care model that includes a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision.

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Therapy and daily activities

Therapy and scheduled activities come up repeatedly as reasons people feel satisfied.

Multiple reviews say residents look forward to therapy and the daily activity schedule. Several residents describe ongoing engagement like meaningful activities, therapy, and field trips, rather than a quiet routine. One review focuses specifically on the therapy department relationship and atmosphere. Another notes an upgraded activity calendar and residents enjoying the newer living atmosphere.

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Food quality is a mixed story

Dining receives both praise for taste variety and complaints about how food is served.

Some residents and families say the food is actually really good and describe the kitchen serving a variety of meals. Another review credits housekeeping and related support alongside the kitchen. At the same time, several critical reviews complain about food being cold or meals being inadequate, including one describing very small portions. Dining support also includes diet accommodations such as diabetes and special dietary restrictions.

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Clean, updated environment

Residents frequently mention a clean, welcoming environment with ongoing updates.

Positive reviews describe a clean, well-maintained building and note a welcoming feel during tours. One reviewer specifically calls out a clean environment with new updates happening throughout. Another credits housekeeping for keeping the community clean and welcoming, which supports the overall impression of maintained day-to-day presentation.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

85 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

Parks

Ruby Park (1.4 miles)
Overland Pond Park (1.6 miles)
Washington Park (3 miles)
Pinecrest Park (3.5 miles)
Sloan's Lake Park (3.9 miles)
Bonnie Brae Ellipse Park (3.9 miles)
Cheesman Park (4.1 miles)

Pharmacies

The Lodge Cannabis (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (2.6 miles)
Illegal Pete's (2.6 miles)
Cochino Taco (2.6 miles)
Punch Bowl Social Denver (2.8 miles)
Tstreet Roadhouse (2.8 miles)
Postino Broadway (2.9 miles)

Cafes

Stella's Coffee House (2.6 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (4.1 miles)
Aviano Coffee (4.4 miles)
Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Starbucks (5 miles)
Starbucks (5.1 miles)

Hospitals

Webb Center for Primary Care (3.1 miles)

Physicians

Porter Adventist Hospital (3.2 miles)
Kids First Pediatrics (3.4 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Lakewood Medical Offices (3.6 miles)
Colorado Surgical Arts (3.9 miles)
Center For Advanced Dermatology (3.9 miles)
Native Roots Dispensary (4.2 miles)
Children's Medical Center (4.7 miles)

Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Denver (3.5 miles)
Regal UA Denver Pavilions 4DX & RPX (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

St John's Cathedral (4.2 miles)

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