Best Memory Care in Colorado

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 326 memory care providers in CO using CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in CO
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We analyzed These are the providers in Colorado our team has analyzed — not a count of every memory care provider in Colorado. Home health and home care providers may be included if they specialize in memory care services.
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Avg Walk Score: 52/ 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Colorado. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 Communities (CCRC)):
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Brookdale Greenwood Village
MC
AL
CCRC(
IL
NH
SNF
Greenwood Village
90
Facility 90
CO AVG
Rank #115 / 233
Yes
71
Facility 71
CO AVG
Rank #89 / 256
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private / PrivateB-Tabetha HoustonArc Greenwood Village, IncPrivate pay, Medicare
Sunny Vista Living Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs
116
Facility 116
CO AVG
Rank #56 / 233
Yes
95
Facility 95
CO AVG
Rank #4 / 256
-A+Stephen DownsSunny Vista Living Center-
Springbrooke Retirement
MC
AL
IL
RC
Denver (East)
151Yes 84 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Fanny RouseSpringfield Group LLCPrivate pay
Harvard Square by Cogir
MC
AL
IL
Denver (Southeast)
155Yes 78 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedC+Phyllis DelaricheliereCref3 Harvard Square Lessee, LLCPrivate pay
Balfour Riverfront Park
MC
AL
IL
Denver (Ballpark District)
100Yes 91 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Kristen Curran-BrookhamWell Balfour Tenant LLCPrivate pay
The Gardens at St. Elizabeth
MC
AL
IL
Denver (Highland)
105No 88 Private RoomsA+Christopher MillerChi Living CommunitiesPrivate pay
Village at Belmar
MC
AL
IL
Lakewood (Creighton)
115Yes 73 2 BedA+Diego BarrantesBmsh I Lakewood Co LLCPrivate pay
Brighton Care Center
MC
NH
SNF
Brighton
108
Facility 108
CO AVG
Rank #70 / 233
No
70
Facility 70
CO AVG
Rank #94 / 256
-A+Sterling KroutBroken Ridge Healthcare Inc-
Boulder Post Acute
MC
NH
SNF
Boulder
162
Facility 162
CO AVG
Rank #18 / 233
No
98
Facility 98
CO AVG
Rank #1 / 256
--Aaron CarlsonMesa Vista Healthcare, LLC-
Inglenook At Brighton
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Brighton (Vernon Park Apartments)
110
Facility 110
CO AVG
Rank #61 / 233
Yes
71
Facility 71
CO AVG
Rank #89 / 256
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Stephanie DownareInglenook Senior Ventures, LPPrivate pay, Medicaid

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CO community we track that reports that metric, not just the 326 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Greenwood Village

Found in the charming Greenwood Village, Colorado, Brookdale Greenwood Village offers an exceptional senior living experience with a focus on luxury and care. Nestled just south of Denver, this community enjoys convenient access to Highway 87 and boasts over 300 acres of parks and open space, providing a serene and scenic environment for residents. They are most known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that caters to a variety of needs with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing all available on one campus.

Their seamless integration ensures that residents can remain in the same community even if their care requirements change over time. Brookdale Greenwood Village is designed to help residents live their best lives, offering a range of amenities that promote both comfort and engagement. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature courtyards and gardens, while the interiors include pet-friendly apartments, a fitness center, a beauty/barber shop, and private dining rooms. Whether it’s engaging in new hobbies, exploring the surrounding parks, or simply enjoying the tranquil environment, Brookdale Greenwood Village is the perfect place to call home.

Contact Brookdale Greenwood Village

Sunny Vista Living Center

2445 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909-4812
Overview of Sunny Vista Living Center

Sunny Vista Living Center is a 116-bed nursing home on East Cache La Poudre Street in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The building stays mostly full, operating at a 91 percent occupancy rate, with resident stays averaging about 126 days. This operational setup means the daily workflow balances permanent clinical placements with short-term post-hospital rehabilitation. To manage care and room expenses, the financial desk takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

The surrounding Colorado Springs neighborhood is highly pedestrian-friendly, earning a walk score of 95 out of 100, which allows visitors to handle everyday errands entirely on foot. Inside the facility, the floor staff provides an average of 3 hours and 45 minutes of direct nursing attention to each resident daily. This combined team of RNs, LPNs, and aides carries out the physical rehabilitation programs and temporary respite stays, while daily operations cover medication tracking and respiratory support protocols.

Recent inspection filings focused on evaluating the facility’s trauma-informed care delivery, mental health services, respiratory support practices, and infection control systems, which the administration must keep aligned with regional healthcare laws.

Older adults can call the intake coordinator directly to verify current bed openings, ask how specific respiratory or mental health programs are managed, or schedule an afternoon to tour the property.

Contact Sunny Vista Living Center

Overview of Springbrooke Retirement

Discover quality, affordable senior living at Springbrooke, in central Denver’s heart. With a commitment to creating a vibrant and inclusive community, the independent living community offers seniors a warm and caring environment complemented by an experienced and compassionate staff. As a locally owned and managed establishment, the retirement home prides itself on fostering a sense of belonging and community, ensuring that each resident receives the utmost care and attention they deserve. Experience the joys of retirement living at Springbrooke, where cherished memories and a comfortable lifestyle await you for years to come.

With an unwavering commitment to residents’ comfort and satisfaction, Springbrooke creates an environment where seniors can enjoy their golden years to the fullest. They can admire views of the mountains and city from their balconies or patios. Featured accommodations include fine dining, housekeeping, transportation, diverse activities, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and personalized care.

Contact Springbrooke Retirement

Overview of Harvard Square by Cogir

Settling in the wonderful neighborhood of East Harvard Avenue, Denver, CO, Harvard Square by Cogir is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With senior’s utmost comfort and safety in mind, the community features a wide array of elegant and spacious floor plans ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments. Enjoy a maintenance-free retirement and receive top-tier care and support from a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals.

The community fosters a vibrant and well-engaged environment, conducting various enjoyable activities and enrichment programs. Empowering residents to achieve their full potential, the community provides a wide array of opportunities to explore and learn new things. Treat yourself to healthy and tasty meals that not only satisfy the taste buds but also capture dietary needs. Harvard Square by Cogir is a great place to live a glorious retirement surrounded by state-of-the-art amenities for leisure and wellness such as the library and the fitness center.

Contact Harvard Square by Cogir

Overview of Balfour Riverfront Park

Beautifully set near Confluence Park in Denver, CO, Balfour Riverfront Park is an award-winning pet-friendly community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly trained team attending to their personal needs 24/7. The community also provides weekly housekeeping and linen services, so residents can enjoy maintenance-free living.

With a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging events, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Three delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, respite care, and wellness assessment are available for residents’ comfort and safety. The community’s comprehensive services and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting for a worry-free retirement.

Contact Balfour Riverfront Park

Overview of The Gardens at St. Elizabeth

Operated by Chi Living Communities, The Gardens at St. Elizabeth is a 105-bed senior living community in Denver’s Highland neighborhood. Administered by Christopher Miller, the high-rise building at 2835 W 32nd Ave near Colorado Boulevard offers private room accommodations, serving the Denver area for three decades.

The community occupies one of Denver’s most walkable neighborhoods, with a Walk Score of 88. Almost all daily errands and essential services are accessible on foot, so it’s an ideal location for occupants and families valuing walkability and proximity to neighborhood amenities without needing frequent car travel. The private room housing model lets occupants personalize their living space and maintain privacy while benefiting from community services and social activities offered on-site.

As a high-rise setting, The Gardens at St. Elizabeth is an urban senior living option distinct from traditional campus-style communities. This configuration suits those who like a more compact, vertically organized living environment with direct access to surrounding Denver neighborhoods.

Contact The Gardens at St. Elizabeth

Overview of Village at Belmar

Village at Belmar is an independent living with assisted and memory care living services that boasts a vibrant lifestyle found through the youthful energy the residents enhance. The family-like atmosphere of the care home encourages residents to live a little more enriching during their golden years, making them one of Lakewood’s trusted senior living communities. As a community that celebrates an individual,  they discover a purposeful life that is well lived, thanks to the full support of the staff who promote an independent lifestyle based on their terms.

Village at Belmar promotes a kind of service that is flexible to the needs of any resident. Community features include essential amenities and services available to residents, such as housekeeping and transportation services, a unique culinary meal experience, and beautifully furnished lounge areas. It provides its exclusive Bridge to Belonging memory care program.

Contact Village at Belmar

Overview of Boulder Post Acute

Lee Anneberg owns Boulder Post Acute, a 162-bed nursing home located at 2121 Mesa Dr in Boulder, Colorado. The building stays busy with an 84 percent occupancy rate. Stays average 702 days, indicating that the daily schedule focuses heavily on permanent skilled nursing and behavioral health placements rather than just temporary rehabilitation. For payment, the front office coordinates bills through standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

The surrounding area is exceptionally pedestrian-friendly, earning a walk score of 98 out of 100, so visitors can easily take care of errands on foot. Inside, the floor crew logs an average of 4 hours and 26 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident each day. This round-the-clock team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides runs short-term physical therapy programs and provides structured behavioral support.

Recent inspection reports raised compliance issues regarding resident supervision, the prevention of harmful incidents between residents, and proper care interventions for residents with dementia. Interested individuals can call the front desk to see how the administrative team has addressed these safety findings, check on room openings, or set up a time to walk through the property.

Contact Boulder Post Acute

Overview of Inglenook at Brighton

Administered by Stephanie Downare, Inglenook at Brighton is an extensive senior care community operated by Inglenook Senior Ventures, LP, in Brighton, Colorado. Set on East Egbert Street, it stands just a short walk from Brighton Professional & Medical Center and serves a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. The 110-bed, two-story facility has 46 years of operating experience. It offers a full care continuum across eight service lines: independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative care, and respite care. This breadth of services allows occupants and families to stay in the same community as care needs evolve, and bolsters active residence and shorter-term stays.

Housing options include studios and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 270 to 785 square feet, giving residents and families choices in living arrangements and privacy. Inglenook at Brighton welcomes pets and provides transportation services and fitness and recreation programming to bolster an active lifestyle for its occupants. It accepts Medicaid, creating a payment route for families. The facility’s decades-long presence in Brighton denotes deep experience navigating the local care landscape and maintaining consistent operations.

Contact Inglenook At Brighton

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

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

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

Does Colorado Medicaid cover memory care?

Colorado Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 326 memory care communities in Colorado. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.