Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Centennial, CO

Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Centennial, CO

Overview of Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care

Providing high-quality care paired with sophisticated service for discerning seniors and their families is boutique community Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care. It’s strategically located in Centennial, Colorado, at 6325 S University Blvd, found next to Goodson Recreation Center and within sprawling deKoevend Park along the High Line Canal Trail. This offers residents proximity to parks, trails, and recreational amenities in an attractive neighborhood setting.

Two primary care neighborhoods are operated. Assisted Living accommodates 94 residents requiring help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, while supporting independence and offering all-time care without 24-hour skilled nursing. Memory Care, located on South Liverpool Street, caters to 85 residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, featuring staff trained in cognitive impairment, higher staff-to-resident ratios, and an environment built to reduce confusion and wandering risk. The facility’s somewhat walkable neighborhood (Walk Score: 31) means a few nearby services are reachable on foot, though most trips require transportation. The setting places residents near dining, shopping, markets, banks, golf courses, and parks, with easy access to the High Line Canal Trail for walks and outdoor recreation. As a larger shared setting operating for 12 years, the facility has solid experience delivering ongoing care and ranks 188th out of 533 Colorado facilities. This is a position reflecting its scale and potential for more common spaces and organized community services. Led by Administrator Melia Sharkey and Member Manager Michele Farrelly, the facility holds an A+ Better Business Bureau accreditation, an independent rating based on complaint history, transparency, and business practices.

To schedule tours, request floor plan photos and videos, inquire about availability, and discuss pricing options, families who want to learn more can contact the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 94 Rank #180 / 516Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 180th out of 516 homes we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
12 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #664 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 664th out of 838 homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
31 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Accredited
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About this community

Awards

Multi Award Winning Recipient

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence (Licensed Only)
StatusActive

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is administered by Melia Sharkey.

Owner NameChal LLC

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLuxuries & Amenities

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Inspection History

In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.

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Address 4.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Centennial's city center to Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
The Suites at Someren Glen
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Centennial
109
Facility 109
CO AVG 74
Rank #112 / 516
Yes
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 53
Rank #225 / 838
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Jennifer RayChristian Living NeighborhoodsPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Centennial
94
Facility 94
CO AVG 74
Rank #180 / 516
No
31
Facility 31
CO AVG 53
Rank #664 / 838
-A+Melia SharkeyChal LLC-
Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Centennial
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 74
Rank #214 / 516
Yes
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 53
Rank #714 / 838
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-James Ryan LudkePeakview Operator LLCPrivate pay
Someren Glen Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Centennial
55
Facility 55
CO AVG 74
Rank #324 / 516
No
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 53
Rank #258 / 838
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Lighthouse Assisted Living Steele House
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Centennial (Southglenn)
10
Facility 10
CO AVG 74
Rank #449 / 516
Yes
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 53
Rank #561 / 838
-A+Elisabeth LittletonLighthouse Assisted Living IncPrivate pay

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Colorado

Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in CENTENNIAL, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
General Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, stricter than waivers
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care

Who is the owner of Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is legally operated by Chal LLC, and administered by Melia Sharkey.

Is Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care in a walkable area?

Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care been in business?

Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care?

No, Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Melia Sharkey is the administrator of Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care.

How many beds does Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care have?

Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care has 94 beds.

Are there photos of Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Cherry Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

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