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Page 9 of Best Memory Care in Colorado

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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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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Overview of Chelsea Place

In Chelsea Place, residents can find a sense of security and understanding, knowing their unique needs are met with compassion and expertise. Nestled amidst the refreshing mountain air of Aurora, Colorado, Chelsea Place boasts its thoughtful design that caters to the unique needs of memory-impaired patients. The community also places emphasis on promoting a sense of normalcy and freedom for its patients. Residents are encouraged to live life to the fullest, with the support and understanding of a dedicated care team.

Residents can bask in the beauty of the surrounding mountains while engaging in a variety of enriching activities. From creative arts and crafts to invigorating fitness programs, or even a friendly game of golf on the community’s golf course or putting green, there is always something to inspire and engage the residents. The game room provides a lively space for socialization and friendly competition, while the convenience of housekeeping and laundry services ensures that seniors can enjoy a sanitary and relaxing living environment without the hassle of maintenance.

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Overview of Brookdale Meridian Arvada

Brookdale Meridian Arvada offers a vibrant independent senior living community, providing residents with easy access to various social conveniences. With dedicated staff available round the clock, seniors can enjoy peace of mind knowing assistance is just a call away. The community boasts picturesque outdoor spaces, with charming courtyard areas shaded by old cottonwood trees, enhancing the overall character of the residence.

On-campus amenities at Brookdale Meridian are designed to enhance the residents’ lifestyle, including a beauty salon, bistro café, and complimentary coffee throughout the day. This pet-friendly community also provides meeting rooms, postal services, a library, and a well-equipped fitness center. Additionally, transportation services and concierge assistance are available, making it an ideal choice for those seeking comfortable and independent senior living in a welcoming environment.

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Overview of Mountain Vista Senior Living Community

Live a blissful retirement at Mountain Vista Senior Living Community, a dedicated community in Wheat Ridge, CO, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community has well-thought-out and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents find the right accommodation according to their preferences. Residents also receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community’s wide range of care and extensive amenities create the ideal setting for residents to age with dignity in a vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Parker

A proud member of the MorningStar Senior Living Group, MorningStar of Parker provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services that are all tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the top-ranked assisted living community in Aurora. An elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar of Parker 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, which is why they have provided essential services to do so– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management highly encourages residents to take part in activities and maximize the amenities so as to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment. 

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Overview of The Gallery at Fort Collins Leasing Center

Conveniently located in the thriving neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO, The Gallery at Fort Collins is an exceptional community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a compassionate and highly skilled team available 24/7. Purposely built accommodations and secure memory care units are available in a nurturing and stress-free environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

To improve residents’ cognition and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs is conducted that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With the community’s extensive amenities and comprehensive services, residents enjoy the best of their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Lincoln Meadows Senior Living

Serving the Aurora area, Lincoln Meadows Senior Living is a 90-bed assisted living, independent living, and memory care community operating for 19 years in Parker, Colorado. The home is administered by Jeffrey Lind under the parent company Lincoln Meadows Senior Living, which is part of the Spectrum senior living community. It’s nestled at 10001 S Oswego St, offering private pay options for occupants seeking care.

The facility occupies a three-story building with 90 apartments in studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts, accommodating residents with varying tiers of independence and care needs. The moderately walkable neighborhood bears a Walk Score of 56, letting residents and visitors run some errands on foot, with most trips needing a quick drive. Occupants benefit from on-site transportation services and fitness and recreation amenities. The home offers a personalized care program made to meet individual needs, with dining and activity programming as part of daily life. The blend of assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in one place makes it well-suited for couples or families where residents have different care levels, or for those needing transitions in care as situations change. With nearly two decades of operating history in the Colorado senior living landscape, Lincoln Meadows Senior Living has developed staff and systems to handle the logistics of running a mid-sized community and bolstering residents across multiple care types.

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Overview of Pine Grove Crossing

A one-of-a-kind senior living community situated in Cottonwood Drive, Parker, CO, Pine Grove Crossing offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a wide selection of purposely-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchenettes and other necessities, the community ensures a cozy and safe residence. With its dedication to providing individuals with dementia and related diseases proper care and support, Pine Grove Crossing fosters familiarity and comfort with memory care accommodations separated within the community. Experience comfort and safety like no other and live life to the fullest.

Pine Grove Crossing promotes a warm and welcoming environment, orchestrating a wide array of activities in and out of the campus for seniors’ leisure and wellness. Moreover, the community strives to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes with healthy and delicious meals served restaurant style. With its enticing urban backyard patio and serene common spaces like a library and a gym, seniors thrive and enjoy their golden years wholly.

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Overview of The Fountains of Hilltop

Operated by Hilltop Health Services Corporation, The Fountains of Hilltop is a senior living community in Grand Junction, Colorado. Lincoln Early serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care, allowing residents to remain in the same community if their care needs change. It is about 2.7 miles from downtown Grand Junction, with views of the area’s mountains and valleys.

The 110-bed community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, giving residents several options to match their space needs. Meals are prepared on site by an executive chef. Residents can take part in fitness and recreation programs to stay active. Transportation services are also available, making it easier to attend appointments and local outings.

The Fountains of Hilltop welcomes pets, allowing residents to move in with a companion animal. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 45, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. However, most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service.

Families can choose from private pay and Medicaid to cover the cost of care. Families considering The Fountains of Hilltop should ask how residents transition between independent living, assisted living, and memory care as their needs change over time.

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Overview of The Ridge Pinehurst

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, The Ridge Pinehurst stands as a luxury senior living community, offering a range of care options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Their commitment lies in delivering personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, adapting as those needs evolve over time.

Conveniently located near Denver, Colorado, The Ridge Pinehurst boasts a captivating state-of-the-art campus that beckons seniors to embark on endless explorations. Embrace the mile-high city by indulging in invigorating hikes or relishing downtown Denver’s culinary delights and museum experiences. Alternatively, residents can savor the peaceful suburban lifestyle that Lakewood offers, truly making The Ridge Pinehurst a destination of boundless opportunities and treasured moments.

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Overview of MacKenzie Place – Colorado Springs

Mackenzie Place Colorado Springs has been a reliable and well-respected community for seniors for more than five decades. Situated near the prestigious Colorado Springs Country Club and Colorado Springs Airport, it offers a range of options for seniors looking for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents have a variety of apartment sizes to choose from, including studio, one bedroom, or two bedroom apartments, each with a fully equipped kitchen, walk-in closets, controlled heating, and an emergency communication system. Its team is devoted to increasing the confidence of residents and helping them live their lives to the fullest. 

The home’s hospitality-based care is exceptional. They offer a wide range of amenities, such as a pool, theater, bistro, salon and barber, fireplace, library, transportation, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. Freshly prepared meals by the in-house chef, featuring low-acid coffee, provide residents with an exceptional dining experience. With functional amenities and top-notch care, this community is the perfect choice for seniors looking for a luxurious living experience in the colorful Colorado Springs.

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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
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
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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.