Uptown Health Care Center in Denver, CO

Uptown Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Denver, CO.

Information last verified: May 13, 2026

745 East 18Th Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

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

4.3 from 59 reviews

5 stars

43

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5

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1 stars

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Overall Review of Uptown Health Care Center

common 35 reviews mention this

Staff support is the main theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as attentive and supportive.

Across the reviews, people frequently talk about friendly, welcoming staff and day-to-day help with needs and comfort. Several comments also mention specific staff members being helpful, respectful, and responsive during visits or for resident care. A smaller set of reviews goes the other way, describing staffing or follow-through problems that made care feel inconsistent at times.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities and outings help build community

Residents are described as having regular activities to stay engaged.

Some reviews highlight activities and outings as part of daily life, including resident engagement like bingo. Another reviewer specifically points to a variety of activities that supports community connection. The overall takeaway is that activities are a visible part of residents’ experience in several accounts.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a mixed experience

A recurring complaint is that cleanliness does not meet expectations.

A handful of reviews describe the building as dirty, with concerns about conditions like dirty areas and cleanliness gaps. Others note that cleanliness was lacking in at least one review, even while describing staff as helpful. Taken together, cleanliness comes through as an area where experiences are not consistent across reviews.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Care follow-through concerns show up

Some reviewers report breakdowns in routine care follow-through.

Several critical reviews describe situations where residents’ care needs were not handled as expected, including missed help with transfers and bathing follow-through. Another concern mentions delays in getting assistance after call lights were pressed. There are also complaints that the facility did not meet basic needs consistently for residents requiring higher levels of assistance.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

79 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 (18 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

Children's Medical Center (0.2 miles)
Denver Health: Gipson Eastside Family Health Center (0.7 miles)
Highlands Integrative Pediatrics (2 miles)
Center For Hearing, Speech, & Language (2.3 miles)
Rose Medical Center Medical Libr (2.5 miles)
Orthopedic Associates (2.6 miles)

Parks

Benedict Fountain Park (0.3 miles)
City Park (1.1 miles)
Cheesman Park (1.2 miles)
Confluence Park (1.7 miles)
Washington Park (3 miles)
Bonnie Brae Ellipse Park (3.3 miles)
Rocky Mountain Lake Park (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

X Bar (0.3 miles)
Charlie's Denver (0.4 miles)
Mercury Cafe (0.6 miles)
British Bulldog (0.6 miles)
Domino's Pizza (0.6 miles)
Harry's Bar (0.8 miles)
Elway's (0.8 miles)

Places of Worship

St John's Cathedral (0.5 miles)
Wat Buddhawararam (3.9 miles)

Theaters

Regal UA Denver Pavilions 4DX & RPX (0.7 miles)
Amc 9+Co 1 (2.4 miles)
Alamo Drafthouse Denver (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)

Cafes

Crema Coffee House (1.1 miles)
Improper City (1.4 miles)
Aviano Coffee (2.1 miles)
Starbucks (2.2 miles)
Huckleberry Roasters (2.6 miles)
The Radiator (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

Webb Center for Primary Care (1.5 miles)
National Jewish Health (1.9 miles)
Cherry Creek Eye Center (4 miles)

Transportation

RTD Rail - 38th & Blake Station (1.8 miles)

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