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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 316 memory care communities 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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Jul 2026
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316 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 51/ 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: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Colorado. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Colorado

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 NealChristian Living NeighborhoodsPrivate 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 BedA+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 LandisLowell Healthcare, IncPrivate 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
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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 BedA+Fanny RouseSpringfield Group LLCPrivate 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 FiccaWind 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 BedA+Phyllis DelaricheliereCref3 Harvard Square Lessee, LLCPrivate 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 LLCPrivate 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 BryantWray 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 BulferHsre-Dial X Trs LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Kristen Curran-BrookhamWell Balfour Tenant LLCPrivate 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
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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 DwyerHsre-Dial Xi Trs, LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Diego BarrantesBmsh I Lakewood Co LLCPrivate pay
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Bear Creek Senior Living

1685 S 21St St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904-4207
Overview of Bear Creek Senior Living

Owned by S-H Forty-Nine Opco Ventures, Bear Creek Senior Living is a nursing home on the South Side of Colorado Springs. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several coverage options. The 45-bed home has operated for 45 years. Residents include those receiving general nursing care as well as individuals participating in the GLOW Memory Care program. The community also operates a dedicated Military Veterans Program.

The facility is at full occupancy. Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 9 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide 1 hour and 14 minutes of care per resident daily. Nurse aides contribute 1 hour and 49 minutes. The average length of stay is 44 days, including those receiving rehabilitation services and short-term care, and that staffing structure supports residents recovering from acute events as well as those managing chronic conditions. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and 24-hour staffing are available.

Chef-prepared meals are part of daily life. A calendar of scheduled activities and outings supports resident engagement. Residents have access to beauty and salon services, a library, professionally led fitness programs, spiritual services, and scheduled transportation. The location’s Walk Score is 95. The neighborhood is one of the most walkable areas, making it easy to get around on foot.

State inspection records identified recurring themes involving medication management, fall prevention protocols, and care documentation practices. Families touring the home can ask how those areas are managed daily and about their safety practices.

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Overview of Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center

Arvada Healthcare owns Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center, a 54-bed nursing home that has been operating at 6121 W 60th Ave in Arvada, Colorado, for 17 years. The building stays mostly full, with 48 beds currently occupied. Stays average just 47 days, indicating that the daily operation centers almost entirely on temporary post-hospital recovery and short-term therapy rather than permanent placements. For billing, the office works with standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

The neighborhood is easy to get around on foot, allowing visiting family members to walk to nearby spots and handle everyday errands without a car. Inside, the nurses and aides spend a total of 3 hours and 24 minutes giving direct, hands-on care to each resident every day. This time is split among registered nurses providing 44 minutes, licensed practical nurses providing 39 minutes, and nurse aides covering 2 hours and 11 minutes to run the rehabilitation programs and daily activities.

State regulatory departments review the property through routine safety checks to make sure the building maintenance and clinical schedules match regional licensing codes. Older adults looking into the rehabilitation program can verify the current bed availability by calling the intake department, where they can also ask about the check-in process or pick a morning to look around the therapy setups.

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Overview of Comfort Keepers – Colorado Springs

Comfort Keepers, situated in Colorado Springs, takes pride in delivering top-tier in-home care services that prioritize independence for aging and handicapped individuals. Their unwavering commitment ensures that seniors and those with disabilities receive the precise care and support they require to maintain a high quality of life. Their range of in-home care services encompasses respite care, senior transportation, personal care, companion care, and seniors and technology assistance.
Notably, Comfort Keepers offers specialized care services such as post-hospital care, dementia care, and end-of-life care. Their caregivers are highly experienced in addressing varying life expectancies and possess the skills to provide compassionate care to individuals with diverse personalities, all within the familiar and comforting surroundings of their own homes.

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Overview of Legend of Colorado Springs

Legend of Colorado Springs Living is an elegant community that ensures residents are able to live independently while getting additional support to enhance their quality of living for their assisted living and memory care residents. As a member of the Legend Senior Living group, the Colorado Springs branch has approached assisted living in a modern and innovative way while maintaining a healthy relationship between staff and residents. The dedicated staff at the Legend have been an embodiment of dedication and professionalism to providing a healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness for residents of assisted living and memory care. Residents receive personalized care that are all uniquely designed based on their individual needs; this allows residents to feel more energized as they take on the day doing whatever they please. Legend of Colorado Springs is one of the homes that offers unparalleled assisted living care experience among the other communities in the city.

Legend of Colorado Springs provides a resident-centered atmosphere where amenities and services are designed to meet the needs of each senior: through their life enrichment program that offers excursions locally with a vibrant social group; as well as history lectures to meet their educational needs. They boast their Gold Leaf Dining program that promotes an experience of delight for exquisite flavors of chef-prepared nutritious meals. Other Legend of Colorado Springs community services include: medication management, 24-hour availability of caregivers, transportation and housekeeping, and wellness services– all provided for residents to receive the best assisted living experience in the city.

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Overview of The Capstone at Centerra

The Capstone at Centerra is an incredible assisted living and memory care community on a beautiful campus. Residents and their families are welcomed by a lively atmosphere and stunning serene expressions around every corner. The newest senior living community in Fort Collins that houses comfort and luxury for successful aging; seniors will feel like they made the right choice of residing at the old home because of its resort-like hospitality in a resident-centered nurturing home. The

Capstone is where residents thrive and grow as individuals. 
Life at The Capstone includes services and amenities that promote a sense of individuality and independence. Their services include social clubs, restaurant-style dining, fitness classes, local transportation, and personalized care. 

 

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Overview of Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care North Arvada

Located in Adams County, Arvada, CO, Applewood Our House Arvada is a remarkable senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Residents enjoy safe and relaxing accommodation with an open floor plan, spacious kitchen, and modern features that make their daily life comfortable and convenient. Committed to providing quality care, the community uses a highly personalized approach in care provision to make sure residents receive the care that they deserve.

Daily housekeeping, laundry services, and room service for temporary illness are provided to make residents’ lives comfortable and convenient, combined with transportation assistance to ensure residents get to their appointments safely. Engaging activities are provided to encourage residents to stay active and engaged. Residents also enjoy nutritionist approved home-cooked meals with accommodations for special diets to ensure they are always nourished and energized to enjoy an active daily life.

Contact Applewood Our House Assisted Living Memory Care North Arvada

Overview of Cadence Broomfield by Cogir

Cadence Broomfield is a novel senior living community set in the peaceful West 121st Avenue, Broomfield, CO, featuring assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience unparalleled comfort and security with a wide selection of cozy and spacious residences to choose from. A team of dedicated, experienced, and extremely talented professionals provides top-notch care and assistance for residents to maximize their independence and achieve their full potential.

With its bright and welcoming environment, the community strives to deliver the finest experience for seniors through its beautiful and elegant spaces. Enjoy personal time and cherish moments with friends through fun activities and engaging programs. Eat healthily with restaurant-style dining that aims to maintain residents’ well-being through delicious meals. Brimming with fabulous amenities, Cadence Broomfield is a good place for seniors to live an active and happy retirement.

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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 Windsong at Northridge

Located in Greeley, Colorado, Windsong at Northridge is a memory care community offering 52 private apartments that residents can personalize with their own furniture and belongings. The community is designed on a single-story layout, making it easier for residents living with dementia to move throughout the building. Windsong at Northridge has been serving residents for 11 years, giving it an established history of providing specialized memory care in the area.

Care is designed specifically for residents living with dementia. Staff receive specialized memory care training, and the community offers five levels of care, so support can change as residents’ needs evolve. Windsong also follows a Montessori-inspired lifestyle approach. Residents are encouraged to participate in familiar, meaningful activities that promote engagement and a sense of purpose throughout the day.

Restaurant-style dining is tailored to residents’ dietary needs and personal preferences rather than relying on a standard menu. Residents also have access to salon services, raised garden beds, and landscaped outdoor areas where they can relax and spend time outside. Transportation services, fitness and recreation programs, and a pet-friendly policy are also part of daily life, helping residents remain active while enjoying the companionship of a familiar pet.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 40, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. Families considering Windsong at Northridge may want to keep transportation needs in mind when planning regular visits.

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Overview of Willowbrook Place

Willowbrook Place is an astounding community in South Kipling Parkway, Littleton, CO, specializing in memory care. With its commitment to residents’ well-being, the community provides the highest quality of care and assistance from a compassionate and highly trained team 24/7. Here, residents ease their worries with the community’s purposely built amenities and state-of-the-art security systems.

Therapeutic and social activities are conducted based on residents’ abilities and interests to optimize their wellness. With special menus, residents enjoy delightful and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, clinical services, and visiting healthcare providers are available to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Live a blissful retirement with the community’s warm and welcoming environment, striving to enhance the cognition of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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Weighting overview

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    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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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.

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

  • 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
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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.