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Allison Care Center

1660 Allison St

4(50 ratings)

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Quick Facts

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

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.

The Good

  • 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

The Bad

  • 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.

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

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Allison Care Center offer?

Allison Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

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.

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