Westwood Post Acute | Denver, CO
Nursing Services
Westwood Post Acute provides 24/7 skilled nursing and post-acute care for patients recovering after hospitalization, surgery, or illness. Our Denver nursing team supports wound care, long-term care, hospice services, and early memory care in a safe, compassionate setting.
24- Hour Skilled Nursing and Care Services
At Westwood Post Acute, skilled nursing care is designed for individuals who need more support than home care after surgery or routine in-home services can provide. Our post-acute care services offer 24-hour medical oversight, personalized nursing support, and coordinated clinical care for those recovering from hospitalization, surgery, or serious illness.
With licensed professionals available around the clock, we help patients heal safely, manage complex medical needs, and transition toward greater independence with confidence and peace of mind.
Have questions about care options? Speak with our team. (303) 922-1169
A Team of Professionals to Support Your Recovery
Your care begins with a comprehensive evaluation by an interdisciplinary team that may include physicians, nurses, therapists, social services, and other support professionals. Working together, this team develops a personalized care plan focused on supporting recovery, promoting safety, and helping you return to your highest possible level of independence.
With skilled staff available 24/7, you can feel confident knowing your care needs are continuously monitored and supported, so you can focus on healing and well-being.
Care Services
Long-Term Care
Long-term care is designed for individuals who need ongoing medical support and assistance due to chronic health conditions, disabilities, or age-related challenges. This level of care provides consistent nursing oversight while supporting day-to-day comfort, safety, and quality of life in a supportive environment.
The goal of long-term care is to help patients live as independently and safely as possible while receiving assistance with activities of daily living, such as:
- bathing
- dressing
- personal hygiene
- nutrition
Early Memory Care
Early memory care provides specialized support for individuals experiencing the early stages of cognitive decline, including memory loss or changes related to dementia. These services focus on preserving independence, maintaining routines, and supporting emotional well-being while adapting care to each person’s cognitive needs.
Early memory care support may include:
- person-centered care planning
- communication techniques adapted for cognitive impairment
- creation of structured daily routines
- engagement in meaningful and familiar activities
Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric services provide coordinated mental health support for individuals with mental health conditions. Care is delivered through collaboration between nursing staff, mental health professionals, and care coordinators to ensure consistent, compassionate support.
These services help to:
- stabilize mental health symptoms
- improve mood and emotional regulation
- enhance coping skills and daily functioning
Together, these supports contribute to a more holistic and effective approach to care.
Hospice Services
Hospice services focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for individuals with advanced, life-limiting illnesses. Care is centered on pain management, emotional support, and honoring personal wishes while supporting both patients and their families during this time.
A compassionate care team works closely with patients and loved ones to ensure comfort, peace, and meaningful moments, helping individuals spend their final days surrounded by care, respect, and support.
Complex Wound, Catheter, Tracheostomy, and Tube Management
Our wound care program utilizes professional, clinical and technical resources designed for the treatment of a variety of wound conditions including:
Westwood Post Acute has several wound care certified nurses in-house, as well as a doctor specializing in wound care that makes weekly rounds.
- Ostomies (colostomy/urostomy)
- Wound dehiscence
- Diabetic arterial/venous ulcers
- Pressure ulcers
- Pre- and post-flap surgery
