Allison Care Center
Lakewood, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065297) · 85 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $34,580
Phone: (303) 232-7177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Allison Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Allison Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.9%.
Allison Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $34,580.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Allison Care Center is a 85-bed skilled nursing facility in Lakewood, Colorado (Jefferson County), operating as a for-profit limited liability company. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1991 and currently serves an average of 77.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Allison Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure rating of 4 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.44 per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.9%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $34,580.00 against this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Allison Care Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
Allison Care Center is part of the Long Peak Operating Company chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 out of 5. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Allison Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Allison Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and turnover of 27.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $34,580.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program according to the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Allison Care Center has 85 certified beds and an average of 77.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Long Peak Operating Company chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Allison Care Center scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 3032327177 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in CMS data; please contact the facility at 3032327177 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Allison Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065297?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.