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Overview of VI at Highlands Ranch Assisted Living

A 48-bed assisted living community in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is VI at Highlands Ranch Assisted Living. Situated at 9085 Ranch River Cir in the quiet residential neighborhoods of Douglas County, the facility offers care that pairs personal assistance with daily structure and support for those seeking independence with reliable backup services.

The home provides a full range of care services, including assisted living with memory support, rehabilitation services, respite care, and short-term rehab. Staff is allocated an average of 2 hours 8 minutes of registered nursing per resident day, 3 hours 26 minutes of nurse aide support per resident day, and 19 minutes of LPN/LVN care per resident day, supplying consistent attentive support throughout each day. Meanwhile, dining is a focal point at VI at Highlands Ranch Assisted Living. Mount Rosa Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with seasonal ingredients and offers casual and fine-dining environments with full table service. The community’s on-site bar provides light bites and beverages for additional flexibility in daily meal and snacking options. This focus on quality dining with choice, beyond basic care needs, reflects the community’s commitment to lifestyle quality. Daily life is anchored by a mix of structured activities and programming built to promote engagement and social connection. The community features opportunities for various types of engagement that residents can choose according to their interests and energy levels. Location and transportation: Highlands Ranch is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 19. The neighborhood is tranquil and residential, making it a peaceful setting. Visitors and residents, however, should plan on using personal transportation for most errands and activities outside the community grounds.

The community operates under Colorado state health department oversight and isn’t currently a Medicare or Medicaid provider.

Overview of Prestige Care Center of Pueblo

Prestige Care Center of Pueblo is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Pueblo, Colorado. Serving Pueblo County residents at 1601 Constitution Road, the facility offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and respite care. 24-hour staffing is available.

Restaurant-style dining with an in-room dining option and connectivity and entertainment services are among the amenities. More offerings are safety and convenience features and private and semi-private room configurations.

Near the city’s medical corridor, the community is built for long- and short-term skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation in Pueblo. Families should request the latest survey report from the facility or through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Health Facilities Division.

A newly built SNF in La Junta, Colorado, is Bluestem Village. It’s tailored to provide 24-hour nursing care in a home-like setting. The facility was built considering residents, offering a warm environment focused on individual needs and comfort. Instead of a big institutional building, the community is organized into four separate, independent homes within the community. This creates smaller, more intimate residential spaces where residents can feel homely while receiving extensive skilled nursing care.

Bluestem Village accommodates 56 residents, each in a private room with a private bath. Such a moderately sized approach allows for personalized attention and the full-service nursing facility benefits with on-site skilled care available 24/7. The location sits about 2.8 miles from La Junta’s city center, in a car-dependent area where lots of errands and appointments need driving. The surrounding neighborhood offers access to hospitals, parks, dining, shopping, and other essential services within a short drive.

Families interested in touring the facility, learning about skilled nursing services, staffing levels, activities, dietary options, or current availability are welcome to contact Bluestem Village directly.