Overall Review of Western Hills Health Care Center
common40 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.
common18 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.
differentiator6 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 communityâs restaurant-style dining offering described in the listing facts.
common9 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.
caveat2 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 wasnât 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.
common5 reviews mention this
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 listingâs emphasis on daily scheduled activities and resident-run programming.
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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)
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140 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
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
Denver International (24 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
High acuity care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Vibrant, convenient location with broad nearby amenities (cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals).
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