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Photo of Brookdale University ParkCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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68 reviews
9.6
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68 reviews
5 star
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If you are having difficulty finding the best place for Mom choose Brookdale University. The community is caring, supportive, fun, and an exceptional environment for Seniors. Ask for [name removed] she’s...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tucked between Englewood and Glendale on Denver’s southern edge, the independent and assisted living seniors at our community have decided to trade in the responsibilities of home maintenance for the retirement of their dreams. If you’re ready to give up your chores and let someone else take care...
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Photo of Brookdale Lowry
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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112 reviews
9.6
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112 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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They staff is SO accommodating and kind. The facility is extremely clean. Very happy with our choice to put our Father at Brookdale Lowry They have been fantastic!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Savor a Rich and Full LifeIf you’re looking for an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, Colorado, look no further. Nestled in the Lowry Air Force Base area, our community is convenient to the grocery stores, banks, the public library and VA hospital. But even though we’re in a...
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1616 Photos available
9.6
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60 reviews
9.6
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60 reviews
5 star
49%
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3 star
7%
2 star
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Staff has been very helpful and worked to accommodate my mom's individual needs. Communication is very good, which I appreciate a lot. The facility is clean and welcoming. We would recommend this community...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Life You’ve Always WantedWhat does it mean to pursue a life of purpose and meaning? When you are a resident here at our assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Denver, Colorado, you have ample opportunity to find out. Our seniors enjoy a host of...
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Photo of The Courtyards at Mountain View
2424 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.5
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62 reviews
9.5
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62 reviews
5 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to The Courtyards at Mountain View.55-plus Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in Denver, COIf you think senior living at The Courtyards is like a nursing home … think again! With independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, our team provides unbeatable...
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2222 Photos available
9.5
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37 reviews
9.5
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37 reviews
5 star
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Whether you're looking for independent or assisted living, DAYTON PLACE is one of Denver's finest retirement communities. We offer a gracious lifestyle, with a wide range of services and programs designed to enhance the health, comfort, and security of our residents. Since 1987, DAYTON PLACE has...
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1212 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.5
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33 reviews
9.5
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33 reviews
5 star
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My mother has flourished since coming to Brookdale 3 years ago. She is always happy and smiling. She enjoys the activities and the meals are great. It has been a wonderful experience for everyone. Thank you...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A Life Well LivedRegardless of where your family member is on life’s journey, they deserve to enjoy the same wonderful quality of life as everyone else. At our memory care community in Denver, Colorado, each senior experiences the love and kindness of a care team member who gently guides them...
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1717 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.4
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88 reviews
9.4
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88 reviews
5 star
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The very best thing about ParkPlace is the people who live and work here. I was immediately impressed by the friendliness and warmth of the residents when I first visited before deciding to move here. It is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Excellent Quality of LifeWith all the perks and conveniences of a resort, the seniors who call our community home enjoy a vast array of services while savoring the peace of mind that comes from knowing we provide a continuum of care. Whether you’re looking for an independent or assisted living...
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99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.2
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143 reviews
9.2
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143 reviews
5 star
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Almost everything about Harvard Square is wonderful! Friendly and attentive staff, fun, friendly, and interactive residents, lots of activities, and a clean, homey atmosphere. The only thing that could stand...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live at Harvard Square Retirement Community in Southeast Denver, and you will experience service beyond the expected. Way beyond in fact. Our friendly, experienced staff really goes the extra mile (or two, or twenty) whenever needed. You'll find examples of this in every area. So not only do we...
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Photo of Sunrise of Cherry Creek
2525 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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56 reviews
9.0
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56 reviews
5 star
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Full disclosure on pricing would be helpful when considering the choices Our prices increased by almost 30% almost immediately. I think they should lock in pricing for a set period of time - if they offer...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise at Cherry Creek sits in the heart of the Cherry Creek neighborhood.  We pride ourselves in our Reminiscence neighborhood for the memory impaired and our assisted living programs. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to...
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1313 Photos available
9.0
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60 reviews
9.0
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60 reviews
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I like where I live I liked it since I moved in 3 years ago and you know it's like with any place you live or if you're working it's like any place you work it has it has its trying times but you know the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
"Committed to helping you live a vibrant, carefree lifestyle." At Cherry Creek, we are dedicated to providing our residents with five-star service, elegant amenities and the freedom to maintain an active lifestyle. Our caring professional staff is here to lavish you with attention while...
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Photo of Garden Plaza of Aurora
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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41 reviews
8.9
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41 reviews
5 star
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As time goes by we are more and more happy with Garden Plaza. The majority of the staff is very experienced with the needs of the residents. The complex is laid out with a simple floor plan, wide halls,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer a resort style worry free lifestyle. Complete with all day dining, events, concerts, educational programs, 24 hour staff and security, transportation, weekly housekeeping, basic cable, wifi, and phone service with free long distance. Our apartments range from studios up to two...
Photo of Sunrise of Pinehurst
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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44 reviews
8.8
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44 reviews
5 star
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I will recommend Sunrise at Pinehurst to every one and anyone that needs their services!!The entire team was unbelievably great! They made us and especially my brother feel welcome and comforted! They're the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located just minutes from a lovely country club and golf course, Sunrise at Pinehurst is five minutes from a shopping center in a nice, residential setting.  We pride ourselves in our excellent ability to care for a wide array of care needs in an environment that is warm and homey. Step into...
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Photo of The Carillon at Belleview Station
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.7
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13 reviews
8.7
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13 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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I would recommend the facility. The food quality is good, just not particularly tasty. For the most part, the staff are great but they don't stick around. So there's the problem of trainees all the time. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Carillon at Belleview Station has everything you would expect from a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who we are, it's...
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Photo of HighPointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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64 reviews
8.6
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64 reviews
5 star
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The surrounding and space is nice, everyone there is friendly but like most service industries staff levels of care personnel are less then what they should be. Costs can change easily and there is no...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care, a warm, welcoming retirement community with 94 senior apartments located in southeast Denver, CO. Here you or your loved one will receive help with daily living and any needed support for dementia—along with chef-prepared meals, concierge...
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1313 Photos available
8.6
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12 reviews
8.6
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12 reviews
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My loved one is currently a resident at St. Andrew's Village and everything has been very good for for her so far. I would recommend this facility to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
St. Andrew’s Village is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors age 62 and over in the Denver metropolitan area. We offer private one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments along with the security of knowing that our staff is available 24 hours a...
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8.5
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54 reviews
8.5
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54 reviews
5 star
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My husband with dementia spent his last month of life at this facility. My husband had private care as well as the facilities staff. There weren't enough staff to service these people. The staff were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live on your terms at Denver's oasis in the city! Springbrooke Senior Living has more than a decade of experience helping those 62 or better thrive in a supportive, safe, stimulating and oh-so-comfortable environment. Conveniently located in Central Denver, Springbrooke brings you high quality...
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Photo of Juniper Village at Aurora
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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43 reviews
8.5
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43 reviews
5 star
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My loved one has been here for nearly two years. The moment I moved her in, the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders. They just do such an amazing job caring for people with memory care issues....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our community is purposefully built for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related Dementias. Our Wellspring Memory Care program offers a life-affirming, theraputic environment where we emphasize strengths and support wellness. Home to approximately 52 individuals. Each house opens on to...
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1212 Photos available
8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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17 reviews
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The food is great my mom really loves it, she is engaged because of all the activities, and there are numerous services that promote health rather than decline. The staff is friendly, and she has a sense...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) is a place to call home. We have 26 spacious Assisted Living apartments, where our residents and care partners become like a second family. Kavod has been in operation since 1971. Our residents come from all faiths, traditions and backgrounds. We are an inclusive and...
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Photo of MorningStar of Observatory Park
1717 Photos available
8.5
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8.5
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My mom loves the food! My mom loves being so involved! The cost is very expensive. But it is nice knowing my mom is safe and cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
MorningStar at Observatory Park is located in Denver's historic DU neighborhood. Our five-story community is blocks away from the University of Denver's 125-acre campus with its Newman Center for the Performing Arts. MorningStar's central location allows easy access to I-25 and Colorado and...
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Photo of Belleview Heights Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.1
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42 reviews
9.1
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42 reviews
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The decision to place your loved one into a memory care community is fraught with heartache, guilt, fear, sadness and a heavy sense of loss. One comes to this decision most often when, as a primary...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Belleview Heights is a warm and welcoming senior community that offers transitional assisted living and memory care for those experiencing memory challenges, Alzheimer’s, or other dementias. Our comprehensive, Person-Centered Care approach is based upon Montessori principles to tend to your loved...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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63 reviews
9.0
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63 reviews
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Chelsea Place Memory Care has been a great fit for our Mother who has Alzheimer's. Making the decision to move her into memory care was difficult, but after seeing the improvement in her health and mood in...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Chelsea Place is a purpose built memory care community for seniors in the Denver area. Located in Aurora, Co, we are part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. We specialize in providing high quality care for seniors living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, by offering a...
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1212 Photos available
9.0
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53 reviews
9.0
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53 reviews
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We like the people, my mom's apartment, the daily check in requirement. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our team stands out by having a continued personal and emotional investment in our community, residents and staff.' Offering breathtaking mountain vistas and panoramic views of the city of Denver, The Meridian is conveniently located adjacent to Swedish Medical Center, off Hamden Avenue and...
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1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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26 reviews
8.9
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26 reviews
5 star
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The staff seems positive about being there, it is near a hospital and its great central location. It is a clean facility with caring staff and caring administrators and we would recommend this community to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Conveniently located downtown near the Museum of Outdoor Arts and adjacent to the Swedish Medical Center, The Belleview is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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1414 Photos available
7.9
Review score
10 reviews
7.9
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10 reviews
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Very kind and interested staff and clergy. The clergy visited my mom in the hospital. My mom is not in assisted living so I don't expect much communication. They reach out if needed. Move in was easy. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Gardens at St. Elizabeth Senior Living Community is located in historic northwest Denver, convenient to many of Denver's cultural attractions. The Gardens' on-site Christ the King Chapel was built in 1897, and offers daily Mass and Rosary plus a weekly non-denominational service. Many of...
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My mother has been in Aspen Siesta for 1 month. We toured numerous high skill level care facilites and found Aspen Siesta to have the best atmosphere and the best attentive care of all of them. They do not...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Aspen Siesta is a non institution setting offering 34 private suites in a home like environment. At Aspen Siesta, we see our residents, their loved ones, and employees as a family. Each suite is private, catering to our resident’s individual lifestyles. Private bathrooms, temperature controlled...

Cost of nursing homes in Denver County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Denver County is $5,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aurora, CO with an average of $5,095 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Denver County, CO vs. nearby counties

Denver County, CO
$5,356/mo
$5,356/mo
$5,277/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Denver County, CO vs. the state and national average

Denver County, CO
$5,356/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Denver County vs. other types of senior living

$5,357/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,356/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Denver County, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,409/mo
Studio
$5,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,389/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,417/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Denver County over time

Denver County, COCO stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Denver County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Denver County

Golden Lodge Assisted Living

3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Denver County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Denver County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Denver County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Denver County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Denver County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60.6%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
68.1%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.8%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Denver County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Denver County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.7%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Denver County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Denver County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Denver County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Denver County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Denver County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Denver County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Denver County, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Greenwood Village, Brookdale Brighton and Brookdale University Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Denver County, Colorado. See full list of communities.

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