MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Wheat Ridge, CO

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Wheat Ridge, CO

Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge in Colorado is a senior living community providing assisted living, secured memory care, and short-term respite stays. Accommodations feature studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Care teams support individuals with evolving needs, enabling residents to transition between care levels within the same community over time.

Assisted living aids with daily tasks and medications while maintaining an apartment home. Secured memory care delivers structured supervision and an enclosed patio for individuals living with cognitive impairments, while short-term rehabilitation supports temporary recovery stays. Community amenities include full-service dining, a bistro, salon services, spa bath, massage room, theater, library, chapel, and outdoor patios. Pet-friendly living and scheduled transportation are also provided.

Featuring a walk score of 67, the surrounding area is fairly walkable, allowing non-driving residents to manage select errands on foot.

Prospective residents exploring long-term senior care options or short-term respite stays can contact MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge to check apartment availability or schedule a campus tour.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #95 / 411Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 95th out of 411 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
67 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$6,375/Month

Certifications & Programs

BrainWise — MorningStar Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
MorningStar University — MorningStar Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Safety Features24-hour care staff, emergency call system.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

4 services
Short-Term Rehab
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Licensed Nurses

Additional Services

7 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Electronic Health Records
Individualized Care Plan (Care Levels)
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
Laundry & LinenListed as: Laundry and linen service, weekly
HousekeepingListed as: Housekeeping, weekly · Spot cleaning and trash removal, daily
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Bistro
Spa
Porch
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Cable Tv
Laundry
Theatre (Including Wii)
Library with Computers and Newspapers
Fireside Patio and Porches
Private Dining Room
Activities
Resident-Led Special Interest Clubs
Lectures
Movies
Exercise Classes
Happy Hour
Personal Training
  • MorningStar University lifelong learning programs

Faith & Spiritual Life

Chapel
Worship Services

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge.
  • Anytime / all-day dining.
  • Vegetarian options.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.
  • Gluten-free options.

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
Room Types
Studio 1 BedroomFloor plans as listed by the community: AL - 1 Bed · MC - 1 Bed 2 Bedroom
In-Room Features
Accessible Bathrooms Private Heating & Air Conditioning

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wheat Ridge's city center to MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.82 miles to nearest hospital (Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Wheat Ridge

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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Spring Ridge Park Assisted Living
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Wheat Ridge
37
Facility 37
CO AVG 60
Rank #177 / 300
No
74
Facility 74
CO AVG 48
Rank #61 / 411
-Stacie NaslundContinuum At Spring Ridge Park LLC-
A Caring Heart
AL
Wheat Ridge (Barths)
8
Facility 8
CO AVG 60
Rank #249 / 300
No
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 48
Rank #170 / 411
-Rozelle CawthornA Caring Heart LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge
AL
MC
Wheat Ridge (Applewood Villages)-Yes
67
Facility 67
CO AVG 48
Rank #95 / 411
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Wheat Ridge – 44th Ave
AL
MC
Wheat Ridge (Bel Aire)-No
74
Facility 74
CO AVG 48
Rank #61 / 411
Semi-Private / Private Rooms---
Mountain Vista Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wheat Ridge (Appleridge Estates)-Yes
27
Facility 27
CO AVG 48
Rank #326 / 411
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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Colorado

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge is located in Wheat Ridge, 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 MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge

What neighborhood is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge in?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge is in the Applewood Villages neighborhood of Wheat Ridge.

Is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge in a walkable area?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge has a walk score of 67. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge on this page.

Are pets allowed at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge?

Yes, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge cost per month?

Pricing at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge starts at $9,195 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge?

Yes — there are 13 photos of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge provide?

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.

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