A 30-bed community offering assisted living and independent living in Estes Park, Colorado, is Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village. Nestled in a scenic mountain setting, the community is The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society-operated and administrator Veronica Howell-led. It serves residents who need varying levels of support, from those seeking independent living with services nearby to those needing hands-on assisted care and respite stays. The community sits in a somewhat walkable area with a Walk Score of 65. This means some daily errands can be finished on foot, though most trips involve short drives. The location offers access to local amenities and parks typical of the Estes Park region. Monthly prices start at $3,937 for assisted living and $5,132 for residents with higher care needs.
Daily life centers on a dining room where residents eat meals. Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village features a wellness center, swimming pool, library, salon, and guest housing for visitors. 24-hour staffing ensures support is available all the time. Above residential care, the community offers a caregiver support program and respite care, which can be valuable for families looking for short-term temporary placement while a loved one recovers from hospitalization or to trial the community before deciding on longer-term. The facility also offers religious services to keep its heritage as part of the Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. The surrounding community is accessible for visiting family and provides a quiet mountain-town setting for occupants who value that environment. With numerous care levels, on-site amenities, and dedicated staffing, Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village can cater to independent residents and those requiring more intensive daily support.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
30Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village is administered by Veronica Howell.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Inspections
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Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 5 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Colorado average (5 vs. CO avg 5).— At avg |
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Estes Park's city center to Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
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| Golden Pond LLC | AL IL MC | Golden | 91 | No | 86 | - | A+ | Leigh Boney | Golden Pond LLC | - |
| Brookdale Greenwood Village | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Greenwood Village | 90
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90
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#115 / 233 | Yes |
71
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71
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#89 / 256 | Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private / Private | B- | Tabetha Houston | Arc Greenwood Village, Inc | Private pay, Medicare |
| Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living | AL HOS NH PC RC SNF | Lafayette | 70
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70
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#151 / 233 | Yes |
85
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85
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#35 / 256 | - | - | Kurt D Hunter | Lafayette Community Healthcare, LLC | - |
| Brookdale Meridian Englewood | AL CCRC IL NH SNF | Englewood | 45
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45
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#204 / 233 | Yes |
75
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75
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#78 / 256 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Renee Bogard | Bkd Englewood Colorado LLC | Private pay |
| Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village | AL IL RC | Estes Park | 30 | No | 65 | - | - | Veronica Howell | The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | - |
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Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village is legally operated by The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society, and administered by Veronica Howell.
Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village has a walk score of 65. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village on this page.
No, Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village has a no-pet policy.
Veronica Howell is the administrator of Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village.
Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village has 30 beds.
Pricing at Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village starts at $3,937 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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