Life Care Center of Littleton
Nursing home in Littleton, CO
From 2 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 16, 2026Sources
The short version
This is a skilled nursing and rehab setting where posted RN base wages start around $40.00/hr and reach $47.00/hr with experience, plus a $2 to $6 shift differential.
Employer research, Sep 16, 2026
Full-time RNs are offered a $5,000 sign-on/retention bonus paid in three increments across the first year, so it rewards staying rather than just starting.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-16Source: lifecarecareers.hcshiring.comPosted RN base wage runs up to $47.00/hr depending on experience, with $40.00/hr cited as a starting point.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-16Source: lifecarecareers.hcshiring.comShift differentials for RNs and LPNs run $2 to $6 an hour, which matters if you are building a schedule around nights or weekends.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-09-16Source: lifecarecareers.hcshiring.com
Nursing here
Benefits
Posted extras are cash-based: a $5,000 RN or $3,000 LPN full-time sign-on/retention bonus paid in three increments over a year, plus a $2 to $6 hourly shift differential.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$40.00/hr
RN Registered Nurse base wage depending on experience
As of 2026-09-16
- Hourly pay
$47.00/hr
RN Registered Nurse maximum base wage
As of 2026-09-16
- Hourly pay
$31.00/hr
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse base wage depending on experience (min)
As of 2026-09-16
- Hourly pay
$36.01/hr
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse base wage depending on experience (max)
As of 2026-09-16
- Hourly pay
MDS Coordinator (RN) hourly pay range ($45.00 - $50.00/hr)
As of 2026-09-16
- Hourly pay
MDS Nurse (LPN) hourly pay range ($33.00 - $37.00/hr)
As of 2026-09-16
- Shift pay
Shift differential for RNs and LPNs ($2 to $6/hr)
As of 2026-09-16
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
Full-time RN sign-on/retention bonus paid out in 3 increments over 1 year
As of 2026-09-16
- Sign-on bonus
$3,000.00
Full-time LPN sign-on/retention bonus paid out in 3 increments over 1 year
As of 2026-09-16
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing ratios and workload
- Staff noted wonderful residents and helpful peers, but highlighted understaffing and unfavorable patient-to-staff ratios.
Sources
As of 2024-04-02Source: glassdoor.co.in- Unit teamwork and supply availability
- Colleagues and physicians on the rehab unit were supportive, but management was unresponsive to requests for patient supplies.
Sources
As of 2024-05-20Source: glassdoor.co.in- Workplace culture
- Staff describe a family-like atmosphere with collaborative coworkers, resident celebrations, and approachable management.
Sources
As of 2023-07-17Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Rehab productivity expectations
- A therapy staff member reported high productivity demands, non-guaranteed hours, and disconnected upper management.
Sources
As of 2019-03-27Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviewers who liked the residents and their peers still flagged understaffing, tough patient-to-staff ratios, and management that was slow to respond on patient supplies.
Sources
As of 2024-04-02 · 2024-05-20Source: glassdoor.co.in
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Littleton, CO
Ten miles south of Denver, Littleton pairs Front Range foothill access with historic independence. Recharge post-shift along the South Platte River at Breckenridge Brewery or stroll Main Street past Palenque and Town Hall Arts Center. From Columbine West’s mid-century ranches to Ken Caryl Valley, 200 miles of trails and Chatfield State Park sit right at your doorstep.
Browse roles in Littleton- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,819/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $98,839/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Life Care Center of Littleton
- LPN
- +$2/hr differential
Registered Nurse
$40–$47/hr
- RN
- +$2/hr differential
- ADN accepted
Sources
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review--RVW85917652.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-04-02
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Center-of-Littleton-1/locations/CO/Littleton
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-09-16
- lifecarecareers.hcshiring.com/jobs
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-16
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