Westminster, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 106,382 |
| Crime: | Average |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
Westminster has a dry, mild climate with plenty of sunshine.
Geography
The city is the midpoint between Denver and Boulder.
Cultural Attractions
Westminster boasts the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center, a conservatory filled with 1,200 free-flying butterflies from all over the world.
Recreation
The city has over 50 parks, and the open space in Westminster accounts for about 12 percent of the land.
Historical
In the 1920s, Westminster was the home of some of the country's largest apple and cherry orchards.
| Air quality [details] | 95 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 70.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 890 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 1 / 34 / 47 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 4 / 4 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| St. Anthony North Hospital | Westminster , CO | No |
| North Suburban Medical Center | Thornton , CO | No |
| Exempla Lutheran Medical Center | Wheat Ridge , CO | No |
| Denver Health Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| St. Anthony Hospital Central | Denver , CO | No |
| Exempla St. Joseph Hospital | Denver , CO | No |
| Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| National Jewish Health | Denver , CO | Yes |
| HealthOne Rose Medical Center | Denver , CO | No |
| Porter Adventist Hospital | Denver , CO | No |
| Children's Hospital | Aurora , CO | Yes |
| University of Colorado Hospital | Aurora , CO | Yes |
| Boulder Community Hospital | Boulder , CO | No |
| Medical Center of Aurora | Aurora , CO | No |
| Longmont United Hospital | Longmont , CO | No |
| Littleton Adventist Hospital | Littleton , CO | No |
| Sky Ridge Medical Center | Lone Tree , CO | No |
| Medical Center of the Rockies | Loveland , CO | No |
| North Colorado Medical Center | Greeley , CO | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Care Center | Westminster, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Westminster | Westminster, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Forest Care Center, Inc. | Westminster, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Village Care And Rehabilitation Center, The | Westminster, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Arvada Care And Rehabilitation Center | Arvada, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Alpine Living Center | Thornton, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Vista View Care Center | Thornton, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Exempla Colorado Lutheran Home | Arvada, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Broomfield Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr | Broomfield, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Malley Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | Northglenn, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Villas At Sunny Acres, The | Thornton, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Elms Haven Care And Rehabilitation Center | Thornton, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Christopher House | Wheat Ridge, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Exempla Lutheran Medical Center Tcu | Wheat Ridge, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Mountain Vista Health Center | Wheat Ridge, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sandalwood Manor, INC | Wheat Ridge, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Juniper Village - The Spearly Center | Denver, CO | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor Mullen Home | Denver, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Woodridge Park Nursing And Rehabilitation | Commerce City, CO | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Woodridge Terrace Nursing And Rehabilitation | Commerce City, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Allison Care Center | Lakewood, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cambridge Care Center | Lakewood, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Cedars Healthcare Center | Lakewood, CO | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Glen Ayr Health Center | Lakewood, CO | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Harmony Pointe Nursing Center | Lakewood, CO | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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