Western Hills Health Care Center
Hiring nurses in Lakewood, CO
- $64k–$96k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $2,000 on 5 roles
- Hiring nights
From 6 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 14, 2026Sources
The short version
You would work on-site in full-time roles, with shift differentials advertised for associates. You would see LPN pay posted at $31.00–$37.35 an hour and a $2,000 sign-on on a full-time nurse posting.
Employer research, Sep 14, 2026
You would take a full-time nurse role with a $2,000 sign-on and $31 an hour on the posting we have.
For experienced nursesSources
You would see LPN pay posted from $31.00 to $37.35 an hour.
For experienced nursesSources
You would work with shift differentials advertised for associates.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 3 of 6 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 4 of 6 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: all 5 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Career development
Life Care states it provides education and advancement opportunities so associates can reach their maximum potential.
Western Hills Health Care Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: lcca.com- Scheduling
Employer advertises shift differentials; jobs are posted as on-site full-time roles in Lakewood.
Western Hills Health Care Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: lcca.com
Benefits
You would see a $2,000 sign-on bonus on a full-time nurse posting. You would find shift differentials advertised for associates.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse, full-time, Lakewood, CO; posted range $31.00-$37.35/hour
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), full-time, Lakewood, CO; posted range $21-$26/hour
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
Certified Occupational Therapist, full-time, Lakewood, CO; posted range $30-$42/hour
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant; Full Time $30-$40/hr, PRN $32-$42/hr
As of 2026
- Shift pay
Shift differentials advertised for associates at Western Hills Health Care Center
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$2,000 sign-on bonus for full-time nurses (RN posting)
As of 2026
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- overall wellbeing
- An 18-response Indeed wellbeing survey scored the workplace average (71), with average happiness and purpose.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com- job satisfaction
- Surveyed workers rated how content they feel with workplace conditions as below average.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com- work stress
- Respondents rated day-to-day work stress as highly manageable.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
You would also see surveyed workers rate contentment with workplace conditions as below average.
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood sits along Denver's western edge, where suburban convenience meets Rocky Mountain foothills. Nurses here enjoy quick access to Denver's hospital corridor plus miles of trails, parks, and reservoirs — an easy-living base for both career and outdoor downtime.
Browse roles in Lakewood- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,806/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $89,792/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 6 roles, up to $2,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 5 roles with a stated shift, 5 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Western Hills Health Care Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Western Hills Health Care Center
- LPN/LVN
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
$31–$37/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN/LVN
- Night shift
- +$7/hr differential
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
$31–$37/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN/LVN
- Night shift
- +$7/hr differential
Registered Nurse
$38–$46/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- +$7/hr differential
Registered Nurse
$38–$46/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- +$7/hr differential
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
$31–$37/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN/LVN
- Night shift
- +$7/hr differential
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Western-Hills-Health-Care-Center
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-14 · 2026
- lcca.com/locations/co/western-hills/careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-14 · 2026
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