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Best Assisted Living in Jefferson County, CO

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Colorado Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Video Tour: Top-rated Assisted Living facilities in Jefferson County, Colorado.

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Compare Assisted Living around Jefferson County The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

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Elk Run Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Evergreen (Evergreen West Central)
66No 33 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Remillard, MiguelAugustana Elk Run LlcPrivate pay, Medicaid
The Manor at Marston Lake
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Littleton
12No 30 StudioA+Ropp, BrandonManor On Marston Lake, LlcPrivate pay
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Wheat Ridge – 44th Ave
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Wheat Ridge (Bel Aire)
-No 74 Semi-Private / Private Rooms----
Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care Golden
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Golden (Ashwood)
14No 35 Private / Companion RoomsA+Gaddis, TiffanyApplewood Our House Assisted Living LlcPrivate pay

Nestled into a beautiful setting in Jefferson County, Evergreen, CO, Elk Run Assisted Living is a charming senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Residents are welcomed into bright and impeccably designed living spaces with emergency call systems for a safe and secure environment. With a personal care team available 24 hours a day, residents are guaranteed to receive care and assistance whenever they need it.

Housekeeping and laundry are handled by the team to relieve residents from some of the burdens of daily living, giving them more time for enjoyment. The community also offers an array of amenities, including delicious meals, outings for shopping and entertainment, lounges, salon, exercise classes, walking paths and a full calendar of clubs, classes and events. Here, the community takes care of everything else to help residents do more, enjoy more, and live more.

Overview of Elk Run Assisted Living

Nestled into a beautiful setting in Jefferson County, Evergreen, CO, Elk Run Assisted Living is a charming senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Residents are welcomed into bright and impeccably designed living spaces with emergency call systems for a safe and secure environment. With a personal care team available 24 hours a day, residents are guaranteed to receive care and assistance whenever they need it.

Housekeeping and laundry are handled by the team to relieve residents from some of the burdens of daily living, giving them more time for enjoyment. The community also offers an array of amenities, including delicious meals, outings for shopping and entertainment, lounges, salon, exercise classes, walking paths and a full calendar of clubs, classes and events. Here, the community takes care of everything else to help residents do more, enjoy more, and live more.

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Room Sizes: 243-281 / 314-395 / 442-510 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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The Manor at Marston Lake

4800 Old S. Wadsworth Blvd, 4800 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123

The Manor at Marston Lake anticipates elegance and commitment. The grandeur of hospitality provided by the retirement home promises professional staff that is dedicated to making residents’ lives easier and feel independent. The assisted living and memory care home creatively brings together each priority– healthy, safety, and happiness– with its comprehensive amenities that also blend seamlessly with its gracious services. The Manor guarantees that management and staff are ready to accommodate any needs one may have at any time of the day.

The Manor at Marson services aim to encourage residents to live independently and not have to worry about simple house chores such as housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry– as the staff will do it willingly.  

Overview of The Manor at Marston Lake

The Manor at Marston Lake anticipates elegance and commitment. The grandeur of hospitality provided by the retirement home promises professional staff that is dedicated to making residents’ lives easier and feel independent. The assisted living and memory care home creatively brings together each priority– healthy, safety, and happiness– with its comprehensive amenities that also blend seamlessly with its gracious services. The Manor guarantees that management and staff are ready to accommodate any needs one may have at any time of the day.

The Manor at Marson services aim to encourage residents to live independently and not have to worry about simple house chores such as housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry– as the staff will do it willingly.  

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 245-285 / 275-335 / 285 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Two-story

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Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Wheat Ridge in Jefferson County, Wheat Ridge, CO, is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here are provided with customized care plans and a compassionate care team trained to provide various services and assistance. The community provides each resident with a spacious and comfortable accommodation that matches their lifestyle needs and preferences.

Multiple activities throughout the day keep residents active and engaged, combined with scheduled outings for a more enjoyable retirement experience. The community also provides three nutritious meals plus snacks to keep residents full and happy. With comprehensive services, access to therapy services, and convenient amenities, residents at Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Wheat Ridge are guaranteed to live a happy and comfortable life.

Overview of Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Wheat Ridge – 44th Ave

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Wheat Ridge in Jefferson County, Wheat Ridge, CO, is a classic senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here are provided with customized care plans and a compassionate care team trained to provide various services and assistance. The community provides each resident with a spacious and comfortable accommodation that matches their lifestyle needs and preferences.

Multiple activities throughout the day keep residents active and engaged, combined with scheduled outings for a more enjoyable retirement experience. The community also provides three nutritious meals plus snacks to keep residents full and happy. With comprehensive services, access to therapy services, and convenient amenities, residents at Rocky Mountain Assisted Living Wheat Ridge are guaranteed to live a happy and comfortable life.

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Housing Options: Semi-Private / Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care Golden in Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado is a thriving senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community offers round-the-clock care, personalized support, and a secure and safe environment that allows residents to live fully and comfortably. Their team works closely with residents and their families to fulfill their expectations with personalized care plans made to accommodate individual needs.

The residents are free from the stress of activities like housekeeping, cooking or getting around town on public transportation with a hardworking team that handles these tedious tasks, providing them utmost comfort and convenience. Residents are also provided with a nurturing environment, surrounded by mature trees and a fabulous backyard and garden for residents, pets, and families to enjoy. With a maintenance-free lifestyle, delicious meals, and friendly care team, residents can freely focus on living their best lives.

Overview of Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care Golden

Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care Golden in Jefferson County, Golden, Colorado is a thriving senior living community that offers excellent assisted living and memory care services. The community offers round-the-clock care, personalized support, and a secure and safe environment that allows residents to live fully and comfortably. Their team works closely with residents and their families to fulfill their expectations with personalized care plans made to accommodate individual needs.

The residents are free from the stress of activities like housekeeping, cooking or getting around town on public transportation with a hardworking team that handles these tedious tasks, providing them utmost comfort and convenience. Residents are also provided with a nurturing environment, surrounded by mature trees and a fabulous backyard and garden for residents, pets, and families to enjoy. With a maintenance-free lifestyle, delicious meals, and friendly care team, residents can freely focus on living their best lives.

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Housing Options: Private / Companion Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.