MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park offers assisted living and memory care in Denver, CO. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
These care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts are available, along with companion/shared suites for residents who prefer to live with another person.
Respite care supports a short-term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. The starting price ranges from $5,575 to $9,450 per month, giving families a monthly budget range rather than one rate for every care arrangement.
Chef-prepared meals include choices at each meal, with vegetarian, gluten-free, low-sodium, sugar-free and dairy-free options for residents with those dietary needs. A salon and spa, fitness center, art studio, theatre and chapel, and sky terrace with a putting green offer places for personal care, exercise, creative activities and outdoor recreation, while resident-led clubs and MorningStar University provide structured interests and lifelong learning.
A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently. MorningStar Senior Living operates the community.
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Pricing & Financial Information
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- MorningStar University lifelong learning programs
- Vegetarian options.
- Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.
- Gluten-free options.
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4.6 miles from city center
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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.
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.
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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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| Balfour Riverfront Park | AL IL MC | Denver (Ballpark District) | 100
Facility
100
CO AVG
61
Rank
#65 / 299 | Yes |
91
Facility
91
CO AVG
48
Rank
#9 / 409 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Kristen Curran-Brookham | Well Balfour Tenant LLC | Private pay |
| Springbrooke Retirement | AL IL MC RC | Denver (East) | 151
Facility
151
CO AVG
61
Rank
#15 / 299 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
CO AVG
48
Rank
#20 / 409 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Fanny Rouse | Springfield Group LLC | Private pay |
| Harvard Square by Cogir | AL IL MC | Denver (Southeast) | 155
Facility
155
CO AVG
61
Rank
#13 / 299 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
CO AVG
48
Rank
#46 / 409 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | C+ | Phyllis Delaricheliere | Cref3 Harvard Square Lessee, LLC | Private pay |
| Sunrise of Westminster | AL MC RC | Westminster (East Central Westminster) | 109
Facility
109
CO AVG
61
Rank
#49 / 299 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
CO AVG
48
Rank
#338 / 409 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- | Angela Archibald | Szr Second Westminster Assisted Living LLC | - |
| MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park | AL MC | Denver (South Denver) | - | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CO AVG
48
Rank
#53 / 409 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CO assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Colorado
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park is in Denver, Colorado. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver
Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver
- Income limit
- 2026 · Standard EBD financial pathway uses 300% of SSI ($2,982/month in 2026). Alternative working-disabled eligibility and trust rules require screening.
- Asset limit
- Standard individual countable-resource limit is $2,000; spousal protections and alternative eligibility categories require review.
Eligibility
- General
- Adults age 65+ with significant functional impairment or adults age 18–64 who are blind, physically disabled or have HIV/AIDS; Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care criteria apply.
- CO specifics
- Selected services transitioned to Community First Choice by July 1 2026; distinguish remaining waiver benefits from CFC services.
What it provides
- Waiver services authorized through an assessed care plan; selected home and community services transitioned to Community First Choice.
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Eligibility
- General
- Colorado residents age 5+ with a disability who qualify for Home Care Allowance.
What it provides
- Cash assistance to pay a home-care provider for help with daily activities in the home.
Community First Choice
Colorado Health First Colorado Community First Choice (CFC)
Eligibility
- General
- In-home and community support for Health First Colorado members who meet CFC Medicaid and institutional-level-of-care requirements and have an assessed support plan.
- CO specifics
- Members whose Medicaid eligibility depends on a waiver must continue at least one qualifying waiver service monthly. Authorizations and current limits apply. This is not room-and-board coverage.
What it provides
- Authorized personal care; homemaker and other home/community supports; with agency or self-directed options. CFC does not pay room and board and does not duplicate services paid under another Medicaid benefit.
Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program
Colorado OAP
Eligibility
- General
- Qualifying recipients of Colorado Old Age Pension assistance who are not eligible for Health First Colorado and meet the OAP medical-program requirements.
- CO specifics
- OAP Health and Medical Care is a limited state-funded medical-coverage program for eligible OAP recipients.
What it provides
- Limited medical benefits for eligible OAP recipients who are not eligible for Health First Colorado.




