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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 |
Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and memory care community operated by owner and manager June Richards in Morrison, Colorado. Serving the area for over six decades since its establishment in 1964, the facility provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, plus respite services for families needing momentary support.
The community spotlights clinical support and hands-on care. A core focus is rehabilitation therapy, and the staff handles medication management for occupants. Beyond nursing services, the facility delivers on-site podiatry, dental, and audiology care, which can decrease the need for outside appointments. It coordinates with nearby urgent care services and sits roughly 5 and a half miles from CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital. Morrison is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 36. Most trips in the area demand a car, though some nearby services are within walking reach. The neighborhood character is small-town and serene.
State inspections have noted repeating issues: supervision, medication management, staff training, and resident safety protocols. Families contemplating Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center must discuss how it has addressed these areas before deciding.
To learn about specific amenities, activities, dining options, current bed availability, staffing details, and pricing, one will want to contact the facility directly.
Tucked in the peaceful neighborhood at 2947 East Dry Creek Place, Centennial, CO, Assured Serenity 26 is a prominent senior living community that offers memory care, traumatic brain injury supportive living program, and home care. Do the things you love with a team of kind and compassionate professionals supporting your daily needs and aspirations. The community is dedicated to improving seniors’ quality of life and conducts a wide array of services for their comfort and convenience including occupational and physical therapy, podiatry, and transportation services.
Enrich your retirement with engaging activities and stimulating programs to uplift moods and maintain wellness. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy home-cooked meals served for comfort and dietary needs. Filled with incredible amenities and exceptional services, Assured Serenity 26 is ideal for individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia to spend their best years without worries.
Keep your dignity with the specialized memory care services of Assured Serenity 19 in South Kearney Street, Denver, CO. The community also offers a Brain Injury Supportive Living Program for seniors to jump back into their lives without worries. With its unwavering dedication to improving seniors’ welfare, the community fosters a bright and friendly environment. Moreover, Assured Serenity 19 works hard to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with customized care plans.
The community helps seniors enjoy every day without hassles with various care services including physical and occupational therapy, podiatry, and transportation services. With engaging activities and stimulating programs, residents explore new things and rekindle passions. Assured Serenity 19 strives to provide a safe place for seniors to create lasting moments while receiving the utmost care and attention they deserve.
Burrowed in the tranquil neighborhood of Douglas County, Highland Ranch, CO, Almond Tree Senior Care – Highlands Ranch is a compassionate senior living community that offers premiere assisted living services. The community offers 24-hour round-the-clock assistance and supervision delivered by a team of dedicated on-site nurses, providing residents with comfort and peace of mind. Residents can comfortably relax in their snug and beautiful accommodations with convenient access to housekeeping and laundry services.
Daily engagement activities, including individualized fitness programs are offered to encourage residents to stay active, stimulated, and connected, enriching their overall wellness. Three fresh and nutritionist approved home-cooked meals and healthy snacks are served daily to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Residents’ lives are further enhanced with access to transportation services, medication assistance & delivery, in-home physician and nurses visits, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
Wind Crest Senior Living Community is a blissful haven in Highlands Ranch, CO, offering independent living. With specially designed and spacious accommodations in a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents can keep their peace of mind. The community also helps residents with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure hassle-free living.
Residents enjoy plenty of recreational events and exciting activities with the community’s cozy communal spaces and fun amenities. Several delightful restaurants and shopping areas are available nearby, providing plenty of dining options to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community has a swimming pool, a fitness center, a putting green and a bocce court, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.
Operated by Sunny Acres Healthcare LLC, The Villas at Sunny Acres is a skilled nursing and assisted living community in Thornton, Colorado. The community offers three tiers of care: skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living, making it a flexible option for families whose needs might shift over time. It’s led by Administrator Katie Madigan and Executive Director Lisa Beagle, and takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
The community is a 36-bed residence with a 92.6 percent occupancy rate, indicating robust local demand. It sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood where some errands can be finished on foot, making it reasonably convenient for visiting family. The average stay length is 88 days, reflecting a mix of short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term residents. The facility, clinically speaking, offers in-house rehabilitation services and therapy, making it a grounded choice for residents healing from surgery or illness. Daily nursing support totals roughly 3 hours 2 minutes per resident, with care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides. The Villas at Sunny Acres provides religious services, which may be a valuable addition to daily life for residents who cherish that support. The facility serves the Thornton area with a moderate footprint, focused on hands-on care.
An on-site tour, for families exploring choices in northern Colorado, can help determine whether its combination of care levels and therapies aligns with their particular needs.
Owned by Centennial Colorado Holdco LLC, Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a 101-bed skilled nursing facility in Colorado. The center’s focus is short-term rehabilitation. Residents stay an average of 175 days. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families different coverage options when arranging care.
The facility is built around rehabilitation services. Programs include cardiac, orthopedic, pulmonary, and neurological recovery. Specialized services include stroke recovery, IV infusion, and pain management. These programs support residents recovering from surgery, cardiac events, and other acute conditions.
Residents receive an average of 2 hours and 27 minutes of nursing care each day, with registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses providing support, and that staffing structure ensures continuous hands-on support.
The center has an occupancy rate of 60%, so residents can get more individualized attention during daily care and therapy. The location has a Walk Score of 83. Visiting family members can navigate the surrounding area on foot, and most errands can be completed without driving.
There’s a range of amenities for residents’ comfort and recovery. Private short-term rehabilitation rooms and semi-private suites are available. Residents also have access to a spacious courtyard and patio. There’s a variety of fine dining options for different dietary needs and preferences. Family lounges are available for guests. Laundry services, housekeeping services, WiFi, and cable TV are provided as well. These amenities help residents enjoy a home-like environment during their stay.
City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center is a 60-bed nursing home situated on Forest Street in Denver, Colorado. Owned by Lllp Forest Street Ltc, the building operates at an 81 percent occupancy rate. Residents stay an average of 202 days, indicating an operational focus that balances short-term post-hospital rehabilitation with long-term skilled nursing placements. To manage expenses, the billing department handles state Medicaid, traditional Medicare, and standard private payments.
The surrounding Denver neighborhood is exceptionally walkable, scoring a 95 out of 100, which allows visiting families to easily access local services and shops entirely on foot. Inside the facility, residents receive an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes of direct nursing care each day from a round-the-clock team of RNs, LPNs, and aides. This floor crew manages structured physical rehab and exercise programs, while on-site operations handle laundry, housekeeping, and local medical transportation.
Government regulators keep tabs on the property via periodic health and safety reviews. The administrative team must keep daily nursing routines and building operations aligned with state guidelines to remain in compliance with regional healthcare laws.
Families can contact the admissions office directly to verify room openings, inquire about the rehabilitation schedules, or book a time to tour the Forest Street campus.
A skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility in Monte Vista, Colorado, is Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Owned by Dakavia Management Corp, it specializes in cardiac and orthopedic rehabilitation, so it’s well-suited for patients convalescing from heart procedures, surgery, or orthopedic interventions. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. This gives families numerous ways to afford rehabilitation care. With 60 beds and a current 42 percent occupancy rate, the facility has the capacity to accommodate residents seeking both short-term and longer-term care, averaging a stay of 295 days reflecting the mixed census.
Daily clinical support is delivered through a total of 2 hours 39 minutes of nursing care per resident day. This attentive care is provided by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working together in a 24-hour staffing model, ensuring consistent support all the time. For residents working to regain strength and independence, the focus on rehabilitation services sees that occupational and physical therapy are in daily care. The facility is located in an average walkable area scoring 68 on the walkability scale, meaning nearby errands can be finished on foot, plus the neighborhood offers accessible transit connections. The community provides private short-term rehabilitation rooms and semi-private suites for longer-stay residents. Daily life is supported by diverse dining options, family lounges for visitors, housekeeping and laundry services, and outdoor access to a courtyard and patio. Available throughout the facility are Wi-Fi and cable television.
For families contemplating Rock Creek for a loved one’s rehabilitation, touring in person can help clarify the particular programs available and room options that best suit their family member’s needs.
Westwood Post Acute is an 85-bed skilled nursing facility at 3185 W Arkansas Ave in Denver, Colorado, offering short-term rehabilitation, 24-hour skilled nursing, psychiatric care, hospice services, and early memory care programming to residents in Denver County. The facility is operated by North Star Healthcare, LLC, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. CMS rates Westwood Post Acute at 2 stars overall, with Health Inspection performance as the primary drag — the facility ranks 182nd out of 182 Colorado SNFs on citations per inspection, the lowest in the state. Staffing runs in the opposite direction: nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident per day, sitting roughly 9% above the Colorado average of 3 hours and 51 minutes, placing the facility 45th out of 177 statewide on that measure. Westwood’s program depth stands out for a facility of its size. Beyond standard PT, OT, and speech therapy, it offers complex wound management, psychiatric care, and Rubato Music Therapy — a program specifically designed to foster cognitive and emotional engagement. An on-site rehabilitation gym supports post-acute recovery. The facility’s occupancy rate is 91%, well above the Colorado average of 76.5%, reflecting consistent local demand. Westwood Post Acute’s rehabilitation capacity, psychiatric services, and early memory care programming make it best suited for residents seeking short-term post-acute stays and those with complex or behavioral health needs in the Denver metro area.
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.













