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Allison Care Center

1660 Allison St

4(50 ratings)· Lakewood average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
85
Memory care
Secured dementia unit with wander guard system
Therapy services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Short-term stays
Respite care available for at-home caregivers
End-of-life care
Hospice and palliative comfort care programs

What Families Think

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Reviews for Allison Care Center are sharply split: many families praise the kindness and dedication of nursing and CNA staff, especially in the secured memory care unit, while a notable number of reviewers report serious lapses in staffing, cleanliness, and communication. Overall Google ratings run high, but several detailed accounts describe understaffing, missed personal care, and one report of a resident's death linked to unaddressed infections.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff frequently praised as kind and compassionate
  • Secure memory care unit for advanced dementia residents
  • Rehab team includes PT, OT, and speech therapy
  • Facility often described as clean and homey
  • Family communication praised in several reviews
  • Respite and hospice/end-of-life care offered

What reviewers flag

  • Multiple reports of understaffing affecting personal care
  • One report of a resident's death linked to delayed hospital transfer
  • Some reviewers cite infrequent showers and unmet care needs
  • Isolated complaints about odor, mold, and lack of air conditioning

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Allison Care Center is a senior living community in Lakewood, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 45 reviews.

About Allison Care Center

Allison Care Center is a skilled nursing community in Lakewood, Colorado, focused on person-centered care with particular attention to individuals living with dementia and other progressive cognitive conditions. The community offers a wide range of care options, including skilled short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care.

For residents living with dementia, Allison Care Center provides a secure dementia care neighborhood equipped with wander guard safety systems. Care partners are trained through hands-on experiences designed to build empathy and understanding of what it may be like to live with dementia, supporting a more compassionate approach to care.

The community's rehabilitation team includes physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists who work with residents toward optimal health outcomes. For those returning home after a stay, an Outpatient Therapy program supports continuity of care and ongoing recovery. The skilled nursing team also manages complex clinical needs such as IV (infusion) therapy, wound care, chronic disease management, and respiratory therapy, with on-site physician visits providing medical oversight and coordination of care.

Allison Care Center offers respite care for individuals whose at-home caregivers need time away or recovery, providing a safe and comfortable environment during short stays. The community also provides End of Life programming and comfort care services, including hospice and palliative care, with customized care plans focused on symptom management, pain relief, and honoring individual end-of-life wishes.

Throughout all levels of care, Allison Care Center emphasizes person-centered practices and opportunities for residents to engage in activities and interests, fostering meaningful connections among residents navigating similar experiences.

Types of Care at Allison Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Allison Care Center

4overall · 50 ratings combined

4★ on Google (45) · 3.6★ on Yelp (5) · Yelp page ↗

Mary W.

Dec 2025

via Google ↗

Lots of various areas we can use while visiting my sister. Staff was very kind when I had a few questions about my sister; they wanted to make sure I felt comfortable after talking with them.

Les Szabo

Jun 2025

via Google ↗

Vey nice clean facility. Helpful and pleasant staff.

Lewis Ray

Sep 2024

via Google ↗

For the sensitivity toward my wife’s feelings, and the compassionate care she receives.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 24 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Oct 14, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 15, 2025

Mar 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard7 citations
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 13, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

Jun 21, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 27, 2023

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 27, 2023

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 27, 2023

Dec 11, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 14, 2020

  • Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 14, 2020

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 14, 2020

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2020

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2020

  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2020

  • Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2020

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 28, 2020

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2020

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2020

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 20, 2020

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 2, 2020

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Allison Care Center offer?

Allison Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Allison Care Center cost?

Allison Care Center has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Lakewood that publish rates start around $3,540 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Allison Care Center located?

Allison Care Center is located at 1660 Allison St in Lakewood, Colorado.

What do families say about Allison Care Center?

Reviews for Allison Care Center are sharply split: many families praise the kindness and dedication of nursing and CNA staff, especially in the secured memory care unit, while a notable number of reviewers report serious lapses in staffing, cleanliness, and communication. Overall Google ratings run high, but several detailed accounts describe understaffing, missed personal care, and one report of a resident's death linked to unaddressed infections.

How did Allison Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Allison Care Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 24 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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