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Overview of The Village of Bear Creek

The Village of Bear Creek (Formerly Cadence Lakewood by Cogir) is an assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, CO, that offers assistance with daily living activities and dementia management. The community also features a beautiful setting, filled with flowers and green spaces, ensuring older adults’ comfort and sense of belonging. Medication management, housekeeping, and pet therapy are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through a collaborative approach to care, the community ensures residents, especially those with dementia, are well-cared for.

Arts programs, fitness classes, and outings provide residents with more options to live actively and maintain social connections. A salon, a spacious courtyard, and beautiful walking paths allow residents to relax and interact with their surroundings. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and public transportation, the area is easily accessible for families and visitors. This assisted living and memory care community is a great choice for senior living in Colorado, as it has exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Parker

MorningStar Senior Living of Parker offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Parker, Colorado. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community is in the East Mainstreet neighborhood and opened in 2003. Residents can choose from studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Starting prices are $6,275 per month, giving families an initial figure for budgeting.

Residents have access to a swimming pool, salon, spa, fitness center, restaurant, courtyards, and a rooftop dining deck, with spaces for exercise, personal care, meals, and time outdoors. Scheduled outings and transportation support activities away from the property. Dining can accommodate low sodium, sugar free, no sugar added, vegetarian, low fat, gluten free, and dairy free diets, while wellness services include individualized service plans, Montessori based therapies, and rehabilitation services. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 71 indicates a very walkable area, with most errands possible on foot, including trips to nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes for a resident who no longer drives.

Starting Price $6,275/Month

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Overview of The Gallery at Fort Collins Leasing Center

The Gallery at Fort Collins Leasing Center offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Fort Collins, CO. Independent living provides private living without daily care, assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community.

Housing includes studios, one-bedroom layouts, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The community is in the Cove Island Condominiums neighborhood. With a Walk Score of 71, the area falls in the very walkable band, and most errands can be completed on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Residents may continue living with their pets because pets are allowed.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living at Holly Park

MorningStar Senior Living at Holly Park counts four care types in Centennial, CO, which are respite care, memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Staff help assisted living residents dress, bathe, and manage medication, while independent living limits itself to community services.

The memory care setting is secured, and supervision is part of it. Respite offers a temporary room when the regular caregiver goes away or needs to heal. Together, the four levels let a resident’s care grow without a move to another community.

The floor plans run from studio through one-bedroom to two-bedroom. One person fits a studio, and a couple can take the two-bedroom, as can a resident wanting a companion.

On the grounds, there’s a courtyard, a putting green, a swimming pool, a garden, a fitness center, and a salon with a spa. For trips off-site, transportation is available. The Vibrant Life program and the wellness program give structure to activities, and pets are allowed to join their owners.

A score of 67 makes the neighborhood somewhat walkable, so some outings stay possible on foot for a non-driver. Rates begin at $6,195 a month.

Starting Price $6,195/Month

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Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge

MorningStar of Wheat Ridge is an exceptional senior living community set in the tranquil neighborhood of 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO, offering assisted living and memory care. The community features an exclusive Reflections Neighborhood for individuals with dementia with 19 purposely built suites and 45 cozy apartments for assisted living residents. A compassionate and highly skilled team provides top-tier care and support to meet seniors’ unique needs and aspirations.

Conveniently placed near local amusements and establishments, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are steps away. Learn new hobbies and reignite passions with exciting activities and engaging programs. Moreover, seniors enjoy delicious and healthy meals and satisfy dietary needs and cravings. MorningStar of Wheat Ridge strives to provide seniors with a safe place to enjoy their golden years wholly with its peaceful spaces and inviting community.

$9,195/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Meridian Lakewood

Brookdale Meridian Lakewood offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Lakewood, Colorado. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while independent living is for private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain within the same community.

Housing options include one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. A two bedroom can work well for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion, while a one bedroom offers a single private space. The starting price is $4,745, and the available information does not connect that figure to a specific care level.

Residents can use the pool, salon, barber, and spa for on site recreation and personal grooming. The chapel and religious services support worship within the community, while transportation is available for residents who need rides. Brookdale HealthPlus provides clinical care coordination with oversight from a dedicated Brookdale RN Care Manager.

Brookdale Meridian Lakewood is in the Kendrick Lake neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 66 means some errands can be done on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, select outings may be possible without relying on a car or ride. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

Starting Price $4,745/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Vista Grande

In the picturesque setting of Colorado Springs, Colorado, you will find Brookdale Vista Grande. Nestled at 2780 Vickers Drive, this community is dedicated to providing personalized care and a lively atmosphere where residents can live their best lives. The community focuses on empowering residents to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle without the burden of daily chores. With assistance available for tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, residents can focus on pursuing their passions and hobbies.

This community boasts an array of amenities designed to enhance the resident experience. From an emergency alert system and transportation services to a well-stocked library and an on-campus beauty/barber shop, every convenience is thoughtfully provided. The courtyard and garden offer serene outdoor spaces for relaxation and socializing. If you’re worried about your loved one, Brookdale Vista Grande promises an uplifting senior living experience.

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Overview of Flatirons Terrace Senior Living

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Flatirons Terrace Senior Living, a vibrant community in Boulder, CO, offering independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can maintain their independence without hassles with the community’s maintenance services.

Residents gain easy access to plenty of recreation sites and delightful local amenities, providing leisure and wellness activities. Accommodating special diets, delightful and healthy meals are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is also equipped with a theater room, cozy indoor spaces, a game room, and a fitness center, creating the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Crestone Place Assisted Living

Crestone Place Assisted Living provides assisted living in Denver, Colorado, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Residents live in private or shared rooms, so someone can have a personal space or choose a room with a companion.

With 10 beds, Crestone Place is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other, which may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting. A Walk Score of 38 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation to reach errands independently.

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Overview of Goshen Assisted Living

Goshen Assisted Living is an assisted living community in Aurora, Colorado, with 12 beds. Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while residents live in private or semi-private rooms. The small size may allow residents and staff to get to know one another more closely, which can suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

The community is in the Village East neighborhood and occupies a single-story building. Its Walk Score of 80 means most errands can be handled on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Colorado

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Colorado?

Assisted living in Colorado supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Colorado?

Assisted living in Colorado is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Colorado Medicaid cover assisted living?

Colorado Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Colorado) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 413 assisted living facilities in Colorado. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Colorado?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Colorado, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Colorado?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Assisted Living in Colorado at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,232The average monthly cost across facilities in Colorado. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 48/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Colorado. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 60The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Colorado. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90