Western Hills Health Care Center in Lakewood, CO

Western Hills Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Lakewood, CO.

Information last verified: June 11, 2026

1625 Carr Street, Lakewood, CO 80214

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

4.4 from 129 reviews

5 stars

99

4 stars

11

3 stars

5

2 stars

2

1 stars

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Overall Review of Western Hills Health Care Center

common 40 reviews mention this

Staff help and attentive care

Residents and families most often describe staff as helpful, friendly, and caring.

Across many reviews, families describe staff who are polite, attentive, and supportive during rehab and longer stays. Several visitors also mention quick responses to questions and feeling cared for by nurses, CNAs, therapists, and front-desk teams. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about respect, communication, or responsiveness, including difficulty getting staff to respond when needed.

common 18 reviews mention this

Clean, welcoming facilities

Cleanliness and a welcoming environment come up repeatedly in reviews.

Many reviewers describe the building as clean and well kept, with some specifically calling out no unpleasant odors during visits. Several also mention rooms being clean and presentable, contributing to a sense of safety and comfort. In contrast, a few negative reviews describe strong odors and a lack of staff visibility, which they felt impacted visitor comfort and safety.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Dining quality stands out

Food quality is a frequent point of praise, and the community offers restaurant-style dining.

Some residents and families specifically praise the food as good or even a highlight, including comments about meals helping residents feel better or gain weight. A few reviewers also describe dining room staff as attentive, pairing the meal experience with the overall care experience. This aligns with the community’s restaurant-style dining offering described in the listing facts.

common 9 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing rehab support

Reviews frequently connect therapy and nursing attention to progress during rehabilitation.

Several reviews describe rehab experiences where nurses and therapy staff worked with residents to improve mobility, comfort, or daily functioning. A number of families also mention medical support and care coordination during transitions, including moving from a hospital stay. On the downside, a couple of reviews criticize the amount or follow-through of therapy services and medication/pain management, which affected how safe or supported they felt.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Rehab costs and fees raise concerns

Some reviews question costs, fees, or related follow-through for maintenance requests.

A negative review about long-term care fees cites maintenance charges and dissatisfaction with what was or wasn’t addressed, including lack of timely follow-up. Another review also comments on overall community cost while noting that staff were friendly and food was acceptable, which frames value more as mixed than fully positive. Based on these comments, pricing and what families expect for maintenance and support may be a point to clarify directly.

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Activities help reduce isolation

Activities, including resident engagement options, are mentioned as helping residents feel involved.

Multiple reviews describe the community as keeping residents engaged through planned activities, including entertainment such as karaoke mentioned by one reviewer. Others highlight that residents have opportunities to go out, participate, or stay socially connected. This fits with the listing’s emphasis on daily scheduled activities and resident-run programming.

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

140 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 (24 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
High acuity care
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

Rocky Mountain Primary Care (0.3 miles)
Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (1.6 miles)
SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wheat Ridge (1.7 miles)
Kids First Pediatrics (1.8 miles)
Native Roots Dispensary (1.8 miles)
Kaiser Permanente Lakewood Medical Offices (2.1 miles)
Dr Bassow (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

Grifols (0.3 miles)
Walgreens (1.1 miles)
Lutheran Outpatient Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (1 miles)
Clancy's Irish Pub (2.1 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (2.1 miles)
Tstreet Roadhouse (2.5 miles)
Westrail Tap & Grill (3.1 miles)
The Pasty Republic (3.3 miles)
BookBar (3.4 miles)

Parks

Crown Hill Open Space Park (1.1 miles)
Citizens Park (2 miles)
Sloan's Lake Park (2.1 miles)
Panorama Park (2.3 miles)
Fairmount Park (3.2 miles)
César Chávez Park (3.3 miles)
Berkeley Park (3.3 miles)

Cafes

Dutch Bros Coffee (1.1 miles)
Starbucks (2.1 miles)
The Bardo Coffee House (2.4 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (2.9 miles)
The Radiator (4.8 miles)
Huckleberry Roasters (5.1 miles)

Hospitals

Scl Health - Front Range (1.7 miles)
Exempla Lutheran Medical Center (1.8 miles)
St Anthonys Medical Plaza 2 (2.8 miles)
Webb Center for Primary Care (5.4 miles)

Theaters

Alamo Drafthouse Denver (2.6 miles)
Regal UA Denver Pavilions 4DX & RPX (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

Wat Buddhawararam (4.3 miles)
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4.7 miles)

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