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Rugged, lively Denver is experiencing massive growth in its senior population. More families each year are flocking to the mountains, luxuries, and conveniences that Denver has to offer. As such, there’s an ever-increasing number of senior living and memory care facilities to accommodate the influx of people. A Place for Mom partners with 49 memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of Denver city center.
Memory care facilities typically offer the same types of services and amenities as assisted living but with additional cutting-edge safety technologies, therapeutic amenities, and layouts designed specifically for people with dementia. These communities also tend to have specialized activities to support the cognitive and physical health of residents. If you’re looking for senior living with memory care in Denver, this guide can help you locate the right fit for your loved one. We’ve included updated information on the types of memory care facilities you’ll find in Denver, their costs, laws and regulations governing these facilities, as well as local resources for seniors.
Types of care available in Denver, CO
Memory Care
From the minute we toured MorningStar Boulder we knew this was the right fit for my dad. My mom was so scared to move him, and the staff here made all the difference. They understand his needs and really make him feel at home. My mom is happy to visit him and see how well he is doing here.
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 are better than most others and the basic staff is fun and friendly. Ownership, and management can improve by being more responsive.
We chose MorningStar primarily for the location and I was very impressed with the facility, it is newer and has a lot of fine things. Even though it was covid, the directors met with me in person and listened to my questions and concerns and addressed my issues. Overall, it has been a great experience and I would highly recommend them.
9271 E Jewel Circle, Denver, CO 80231
555 E 11Th Ave,, Denver, CO 80203
1514 17th St, Denver, CO 80202
2801 W 33RD AVE, Denver, CO 80211
2835 W. 32nd Ave. Suite 477, Denver, CO 80211
2875 W 33rd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
3289 Grove St, Denver, CO 80211
Heather Grove is an assisted living community located in the northwest section of downtown Denver, CO. Denver is known as the 'mile high' city as it is literally one mile above sea level. It is surrounded by the majestic Rocky Mountains and the High Plains. Denver is a bustling city with plenty...
8451 Pearl Street, Suite 100, Thornton, CO 80229
4600 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204
3315 Sheridan Blvd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80212
In Denver, memory care facilities cost a monthly average of $5,054, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data for 2022-2023. This average includes rent and any other costs associated with typical features and amenities found in Denver memory care facilities:
The national median of memory care costs sits at $5,430 monthly. All things considered, the Denver market makes for an excellent value-driven choice in memory care. Our proprietary data for Denver accounts for extra services and desirable add-ons that real families paid in addition to base memory care fees. The following figures show starting costs, before families have chosen amenities and extra care services.
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Most Denver families use both public and private funding sources to cover the cost of memory care. We cover some of the most commonly used payment methods for memory care below.
Depending on your family’s resources, your private pay options may include any combination of the following:
Locally, long-term care facilities in Colorado are required to be licensed and regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (or CDPHE). If a memory care facility receives payments from Medicaid and Medicare, those facilities are more regulated. These facilities would be required to follow both state and federal regulations for nursing homes. Alternately, a private assisted living or memory care facility that does not accept Medicare or Medicaid is required to follow state standards only.
For more information about who designs and enforces licenses, you’ll want to explore resources from the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division of the CDPHE. This division also holds yearly inspections to check whether memory care homes in Colorado meet state and federal standards. Unannounced visits occur at these facilities every nine to 15 months. If there are reports or complaints of noncompliance, those concerns get investigated immediately by the CDPHE. Colorado assisted living and memory care requirements are thorough and include provisions for the following:
If you’re curious about a particular facility, the Colorado Department of Health allows you to double-check licensure, certification requirements, and how specific memory care facilities performed on their assisted living residences page. You can explore consumer resources on specific assisted living or memory care facilities, or you can contact the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division for more information.
200 W. 14th Ave., #2732
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 720-913-1311
Denver memory care facilities must remain compliant with the following:
In keeping up with updated federal guidelines, visitors are allowed in assisted living and memory care facilities. That said, precautions should always be taken to make sure residents stay safe.
Read the current COVID-19 guidance from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Read the CDC’s current COVID-19 guidelines for nursing homes.
These guidelines include the following in Denver:
Vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccinations must be made available to all consenting staff and residents, and vaccination is highly encouraged.
Masking. Masks are no longer mandatory, though they are encouraged for both patients and staff if transmission rates are high or if an individual is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19.
Staff safety. Staff must wear masks when COVID-19 transmission rates are up, and staff must use appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.
Facility cleanliness. At least one staff member should be assigned to oversee infection prevention control and maintain a supply of hospital-grade disinfectants and alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
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Denver memory care communities are constantly evolving to fit the needs and cognitive well-being of the residents they serve. See the common threads in these facilities below.
There’s an overarching theme through A Place for Mom’s partnering Denver communities of person-centered care. With dignity, positivity, and humility at the heart of the care they provide, communities extend these values through the training, services, and therapies caregivers offer to residents.
Person-centered care in the modern memory care facility includes training in the following techniques:
A positive, encouraging approach with emphasis in memory validation is trained into memory care staff at the Denver memory care facilities in our partner network. In these memory care units, collaboration and clear communication with residents’ loved ones and family members is prioritized. Residents throughout these communities appreciate these efforts. Loved ones and residents alike share story after positive story of the “genuine level[s] of care” and connection they experience from staff while living in these communities.
Memory care facilities in Denver employ the most cutting-edge therapeutic training and state-of-the-art facilities. Memory care facilities need to ensure that residents who may wander and lose their way stay safe and secure. Additionally, community spaces are designed with features to encourage peace and cognitive well-being. Examples of such features may include the following amenities or practices:
Where downtown facilities don’t allow for secured outdoor walking spaces on-site, several facilities have carved out beautifully curated, sun-bathed indoor walking paths to help stimulate residents’ cognition through exercise.
Some Denver facilities also offer innovative methods and technologies to foster learning and reduce cognitive decline, including:
Any number of routine activities can help residents remember parts of their lives that bring them joy. As such, many care facilities offer a wide breadth of activities catering to residents’ personal cognitive thriving. In the rhythm of daily life at our Denver memory care partners, you’ll find a wealth of gentle mental and physical fitness classes, reminiscence therapy spaces, community games, and more to encourage cognitive wellness.
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Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Denver population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Denver has several nationally recognized hospital systems, some of which are highly rated and skilled in special senior care offerings.
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital ranks first out of all health care systems in Denver. Additionally, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is nationally ranked in several heart and cancer specialties, according to U.S. News and World Report.[03]
SCL Health St. Joseph Hospital ranks second in Denver hospitals and third across Colorado as a whole, according to U.S. News and World Report.[03] SCL Health St. Joseph also has high ratings in geriatric services.
Around 84% of the memory care facilities in A Place for Mom’s partner network offer complimentary transportation for residents.
For visiting family or friends navigating the broader city, Denver offers taxis, buses, the 16th Street Mall Ride, and a light rail system. The Mall Ride is a hybrid shuttle bus that runs the length of 16th Street at no cost. The light rail system, called RTD, serves the Denver city center as well as some suburbs and the Denver airport. Fares for seniors over 65 are discounted, and there are additional RTD accessibility services for seniors with mobility issues. Additionally, several private companies offer assistance transporting people with disabilities throughout town:
Seniors in memory care and their loved ones may need some additional help when they step out into the city. A local nonprofit, Seniors’ Resource Center, can help loved ones coordinate transportation throughout the city when needed. It’s worth noting that this nonprofit offers transportation services to Denver seniors with disabilities as well as their caregivers and families.
From gorgeous mountain vistas to stunning cultural sites, Denver has no shortage of things for seniors to do and see.
To take advantage of Colorado’s beautiful weather and scenery, enjoy a day out in one of several Denver Mountain Parks. With lovely waterfalls and serene vistas, Denver’s nearby national parks offer seniors and their families an easy opportunity to enjoy the Rockies. In addition to the mountain views, many of these parks offer the following features:
Deeper into the city, the Denver Botanic Gardens also provides calming green space and exotic gardens in the conservatory. Their themed features and meandering pathways offer an afternoon of beauty for the whole family.
For outings closer to the city, many local senior care facilities coordinate days out on the town. Residents who enjoy the sporting scene might enjoy catching a game at one of the local stadiums. Baseball enthusiasts can cheer on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, while football fans can enjoy a Broncos game from one of Empower Stadium’s ADA-compliant seating arrangements. For those who prefer slot machine gaming, nearby Black Hawk Casinos offer over a dozen casinos where seniors can enjoy a day full of games, events, and fine dining with their friends and family.
Denver also features a celebrated cultural scene with stunning museums and thrilling performing arts offerings. Wheelchair-accessible options are all over town. Listed below are some of these accessible attractions:
Brookdale Longmont, Legacy Village of Castle Pines and Brookdale Greenwood Village are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Denver, CO. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Denver is 5,234 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
Colorado Department of Human Services. (2022, August 15). Veterans community living center at Fitzsimons ranked No. 1 by Newsweek.
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
U.S. News and World Report. (2023, January 13). Best hospitals in Denver, CO.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Population 65 years and older [Data set]. American Community Survey.
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