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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Clermont Park | MC ADC AL IL NH SNF | Denver (University Hills) | 40
Facility
40
CO AVG
76
Rank
#380 / 526 | No |
66
Facility
66
CO AVG
51
Rank
#283 / 869 | Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | - | Teresa Neal | Christian Living Neighborhoods | Private pay |
| Grace Pointe Senior Care Community | MC NH AL IL | Greeley (Cedarwoods) | 53
Facility
53
CO AVG
76
Rank
#348 / 526 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
CO AVG
51
Rank
#625 / 869 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Rebeaka Varghese | - | - |
| Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center | MC NH SNF | Littleton | 35
Facility
35
CO AVG
76
Rank
#395 / 526 | No |
69
Facility
69
CO AVG
51
Rank
#243 / 869 | - | A+ | Derrick Paul Landis | Lowell Healthcare, Inc | Private pay, Medicaid, Medicare |
| Garden Terrace at Aurora | MC NH SNF | Aurora (South Potomac Street) | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
76
Rank
#77 / 526 | No |
46
Facility
46
CO AVG
51
Rank
#524 / 869 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Holly Creek | MC AL IL NH SNF | Centennial (East Peakview Avenue) | 25
Facility
25
CO AVG
76
Rank
#418 / 526 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
CO AVG
51
Rank
#584 / 869 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - |
| Springbrooke Retirement | MC AL IL RC | Denver (East) | 151
Facility
151
CO AVG
76
Rank
#39 / 526 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
CO AVG
51
Rank
#68 / 869 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Fanny Rouse | Springfield Group LLC | Private pay |
| Continuing Care at Wind Crest | MC AL IL NH | Highlands Ranch (Westridge) | 44
Facility
44
CO AVG
76
Rank
#375 / 526 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
CO AVG
51
Rank
#671 / 869 | - | - | Kelsey J Ficca | Wind Crest, Inc | - |
| Harvard Square by Cogir | MC AL IL | Denver (Southeast) | 155
Facility
155
CO AVG
76
Rank
#34 / 526 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
CO AVG
51
Rank
#132 / 869 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Phyllis Delaricheliere | Cref3 Harvard Square Lessee, LLC | Private pay |
| Lakewood Reserve | MC AL IL | Lakewood (Belmar) | 274
Facility
274
CO AVG
76
Rank
#2 / 526 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
CO AVG
51
Rank
#68 / 869 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Pierce Senior Care LLC | Private pay |
| Hillcrest Care Center | MC AL NH SNF | Wray | 45
Facility
45
CO AVG
76
Rank
#367 / 526 | No |
57
Facility
57
CO AVG
51
Rank
#391 / 869 | - | - | Kimberly Bryant | Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc | - |
| The Belleview Senior Living | MC AL IL | Englewood | 178
Facility
178
CO AVG
76
Rank
#20 / 526 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
CO AVG
51
Rank
#98 / 869 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Shelby Bulfer | Hsre-Dial X Trs LLC | Private pay |
| Balfour Riverfront Park | MC AL IL | Denver (Ballpark District) | 100
Facility
100
CO AVG
76
Rank
#158 / 526 | Yes |
91
Facility
91
CO AVG
51
Rank
#34 / 869 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Kristen Curran-Brookham | Well Balfour Tenant LLC | Private pay |
| Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation | MC AL NH SNF | Eagle | 44
Facility
44
CO AVG
76
Rank
#375 / 526 | No |
40
Facility
40
CO AVG
51
Rank
#572 / 869 | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Pearl at Boulder Creek | MC AL IL | Boulder | 135
Facility
135
CO AVG
76
Rank
#56 / 526 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
CO AVG
51
Rank
#122 / 869 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Kelly Dwyer | Hsre-Dial Xi Trs, LLC | Private pay |
| Village at Belmar | MC AL IL | Lakewood (Creighton) | 115
Facility
115
CO AVG
76
Rank
#97 / 526 | Yes |
73
Facility
73
CO AVG
51
Rank
#180 / 869 | 2 Bed | A+ | Diego Barrantes | Bmsh I Lakewood Co LLC | Private pay |
Located in the Allendale Area neighborhood of Arvada, Colorado, Ralston Creek Neighborhood is a senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With this combination, resident won’t need to move to a new community as their needs change over time. The respite option is useful for families that need short-term coverage while they plan next steps.
Residents live in private apartments which feel like a home rather than an institution, with a stated focus on independence alongside daily support. For those receiving memory care, staff provide tailored assistance with the challenges that come with memory loss, rather than a one-size-fits-all routine. Daily care includes medication management, health monitoring, and daily housekeeping. Families can expect the basics of daily living are handled consistently.
Dining is served family-style to encourage more social interaction at mealtimes than a cafeteria setup. The community’s interior has cozy, tasteful decor throughout.
The location is close to Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, which may matter for families weighing access to emergency or specialist care. The surrounding neighborhood is very walkable, with a Walk Score of 77 out of 100. Many errands can be handled on foot.
Families considering Ralston Creek Neighborhood should ask directly about current room availability and pricing because these details can change.
A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar at Applewood provides exceptional senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care options tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best accommodations, striving to be Lakewood’s top-ranked assisted living community. It is an elegant community built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar at Applewood can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.
The community boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.
Specializing in memory care, Landmark Memory Care is a senior living community in Lafayette, Colorado, designed for older adults living with memory-related conditions. Tru Community Care operates the community, with Keleigh Kretsch serving as the administrator. The single-story community has 18 private rooms. The smaller setting may appeal to families looking for a more intimate environment.
Residents participate in structured cognitive activities, fitness programs, and social events that provide a consistent daily routine. There is a library, a media room, and shared gathering spaces where residents can relax and spend time together. Transportation services are available for medical appointments and outings, helping reduce some of the daily logistics of ongoing care.
Landmark Memory Care is about 4 miles from AdventHealth Avista, which means hospital care is easy to reach when needed. The area has a Walk Score of 73 out of 100, meaning many everyday errands can be completed on foot. Pets are welcome, allowing residents to keep a companion animal close. The community accepts private pay as its primary payment option.
Families considering Landmark Memory Care should ask about daily staffing patterns and how caregivers are matched with residents because the community’s smaller size can shape how care is delivered daily.
Experience a better quality of life at Bonaventure of Castle Rock, a dependable community in Castle Rock, CO, offering independent living. Alongside purposely built and spacious floor plans, weekly housekeeping and linen services are also provided, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. The community also features a 24-hour team and a wireless emergency call system for residents’ peace of mind.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents also delight in delicious and well-balanced meals, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. With its friendly and welcoming setting, residents make the most of their independence in retirement.
AltaVita stands out with its exquisite ambiance, featuring radiant lights that create a premium atmosphere, making it a standout choice for seniors in Longmont, Colorado. The facility boasts a thoughtful design, encompassing memory care, assisted living, and independent living services. At AltaVita Memory Care Longmont, seniors and their families can trust in AltaVita’s family-oriented approach to memory care, ensuring confidence and peace of mind.
The community exudes warmth and hospitality, offering a range of amenities including a fitness center, hair salon, barber shop, and even an inviting ice cream parlor. Outdoor enthusiasts can appreciate the outdoor dining area and water feature. With high ceilings and spacious, airy interiors, AltaVita offers a picturesque environment. Additionally, they cater to respite care needs, following the highest assisted living guidelines, making it a reliable choice for seniors seeking a supportive living experience in well-appointed assisted living apartments.
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.
Delivering exceptional care founded on 20 years of experience, Balfour at Littleton is an excellent senior living community in Littleton, CO, offering assisted living and memory care accommodations. Dedicated to helping residents live comfortably, the community offers an array of services, including support with activities of daily living and programming that helps stimulate long-term memories for those living with memory loss. Beautiful accommodations with various conveniences are offered to give residents a relaxing space for resting.
There’s a broad range of activities for residents to participate in and enjoy, making their lives as vibrant as possible. Residents here enjoy the luxury of a maintenance-free lifestyle with scheduled transportation services included to help residents get to their destinations and appointments conveniently. Here, residents are provided with all the conveniences they could have to live life comfortably.
Set in a charming neighborhood in Douglas County, Castle Rock, CO, Castle Country – Cantril House is a reliable senior living community for residents seeking compassionate memory care services. The community offers a quaint and intimidating environment to residents with 12 snug and beautifully designed accommodations, allowing personalized and focused attention and care. Residents here are well supported by a wellness and care team who are specifically trained in dementia care and to individually assess and understand residents’ unique needs.
The community helps residents maintain or enhance their capabilities, particularly their cognitive skills, through an array of life-enriching activities and programs inspired by individual skills and interests. In addition to assistance with daily living activities, residents also enjoy the convenience brought by housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services. Dining moments are to look forward to with deliciously prepared meals, complemented with snacks and beverages delivered right to residents’ rooms. Here, residents are able to focus on their wellbeing with an array of supportive and convenient services.
Jackson Creek Senior Living is a reliable senior living community in El Paso County, Monument, CO that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy the comforts of home with the peace of mind that their care needs will always be met with a 24/7 care team complemented with state-of-the-art security systems. The community offers a comfortable living space with well-designed accommodations built with kitchenettes, individually controlled heating and cooling, ample storage, and large windows for natural lighting and better ventilation.
Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with a dedicated team that provides weekly housekeeping and laundry services, as well as scheduled transportation to nearby points of interest, shops and medical appointments. Residents stay healthy and fit with fully-equipped exercise and therapy spaces, complemented with three nutritious chef-designed meals per day. The community also offers an array of delightful amenities, including a theater, massage room, salon, game room, and outdoor areas like gazebos, putting green, walking paths and raised gardening beds.
Cherish every moment with the enchanting senior living community of Brookdale Highlands Ranch located on South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO, focusing on memory care. The community commits to providing top-notch comfort and safety for its residents with various cozy suites available for their furnishings to foster familiarity. Experience genuine care and support from a team of gentle, reliable, and trustworthy individuals.
The community values each resident’s individuality, providing them with care plans devised to meet their needs and preferences. With its signature programs, residents receive evidence-based and consistent care for their comfort. Alongside trips to local attractions, activities are carefully curated to suit seniors’ interests and hobbies. From breakfast to dinner, the community has your back with healthy and dementia-friendly menus served freshly. Brookdale Highlands Ranch fosters a pet-friendly environment and provides fabulous amenities including a library, a cafe, a courtyard and garden, a game room, a whirlpool, a fireside living room, meeting rooms, a piano, a beauty and barber shop, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, a woodworking shop, a community kitchen, a screened lanai, aesthetically manicured grounds, and ethereal walking paths.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
01
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 316 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.













