Page 9 of Best Senior Care in Colorado

Larchwood Inns provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Grand Junction, CO, with 130 beds. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, so the community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support. Medicaid, Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care depending on the resident’s benefits and resources.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 54 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Loretha Barnes-Rolf serves as the administrator. Residents can take part in bingo, board games, music and community outings, with structured activities both on site and beyond the community that create opportunities for recreation and group participation.

Allison Care Center, in Lakewood, CO, works with memory care, hospice care, respite care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care. On a list of five, the licensed nursing available at every hour is the only entry with no schedule attached. Memory care is a secured setting with staff watching, because dementia arrives without a sense of danger attached. Hospice keeps comfort as the aim, and respite care is the short stay booked while the usual caregiver takes a break or recovers.

Eighty-five beds are inside, and rehabilitation services back a resident regaining function after illness. Rehabilitation and Wellness, Short-Term and Respite Care, and Hospice and Comfort are named programs, which puts each on the schedule rather than in a referral.

The area’s Walk Score of 85 is very walkable, with most errands on foot, so independence gets measured in errands rather than miles. Three hours and 37 minutes of nursing rides with each resident through a day.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Eligibility and resources are two different tests, and which route applies depends on which one a family meets. Savanah Stark administers the building, and the fit is someone with dementia needing supervision or a family after respite.

Grand Villa provides assisted living in Grand Junction, Colorado. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while continuing to maintain a private living space.

The community also provides respite care for short-term stays. This can support someone whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, without requiring a permanent move.

Grand Villa has 64 beds, with private and semi-private one-bedroom units. A private unit offers individual living space, while a semi-private unit suits a resident who prefers to share a room. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a companion animal.

Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover the full cost of assisted living. Laura Allen serves as the administrator.

A Walk Score of 60 places the area in the somewhat walkable range. Some errands can be completed on foot, although residents may still need a car or ride for other trips.

Grand Villa may be a good fit for a family seeking either ongoing assisted living or a short-term respite stay, depending on the resident’s care needs and the caregiver’s circumstances.

Overview of The Manor on Marston Lake

The Manor on Marston Lake provides assisted living and memory care in Littleton, CO. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing them to move within the community rather than start over elsewhere.

The community has 50 beds, making it small enough for residents and staff to get to know one another. Special diets can be accommodated, so meal planning can account for a resident’s dietary needs. Live music programs, movie nights and outings provide organized activities, while in-house massage therapy gives residents access to that service without arranging an outside visit.

Brandon Ropp serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care’s secured setting and supervision or assisted living support with daily tasks.

Operating with private rental apartments and direct care support for older adults, Hyland Hills is a mid-rise assisted living, independent living, and memory care community in Westminster, Colorado. The 149-bed facility offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans to cater to different preferences and care needs. Nestled at 9560 Sheridan Boulevard, it sits in the peaceful East Central Westminster neighborhood, about 2.5 miles from the city center and within a reasonable distance of local shopping, dining, and recreation. Under the operating entity Hsre-Dial X Trs, the home is administered by Marie Hitzges.

Occupants benefit from a setting designed to bolster independence while providing care structured around individual needs, whether someone chooses independent living, needs assistance with daily activities, or requires specialized memory care support. Hyland Hills welcomes pets, affirming their importance in life quality. To help residents stay connected to their neighborhood and broader community, the community provides transportation services. Fitness and recreation programming encourages active engagement, supporting the resident-centered approach described in allowing residents to “live their retirement years confidently knowing that they have an excellent support system.” The neighborhood offers moderate walkability (Walk Score 50), so most trips need driving, with some errands walkable. Within walking distance are recreation spaces: shops, golf courses, and dining options that bolster an active lifestyle. This location offers a balance between residential quiet and easy access to community amenities.

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Administered by Timindra Boyer, The Commons of Hilltop is a senior living community on 27 1/2 Road in Grand Junction, Colorado. Operated by Hilltop Health Services Corporation, the community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care, allowing residents to receive different levels of support without leaving the community as their needs change.

The three-story community has 185 beds. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 325 to 690 square feet. This gives residents several options to match their space needs and preferences.

Care is built around personalized service plans, with specially trained staff supporting residents in the memory care program. Residents also receive housekeeping, assistance with daily activities, wellness programs, and fitness and recreation activities that encourage an active lifestyle. Transportation services are available for appointments, shopping, and local outings.

Pets are welcome in the community, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in. The Commons of Hilltop is also connected to a nearby sister property, which may be worth asking about when comparing care options in the area.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 40, which is moderately car-dependent. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service. The Commons of Hilltop accepts both private pay and Medicaid, giving families more than one option for covering the cost of care.

Balfour at Longmont offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Longmont, Colorado. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living without daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care supports short-term stays. With several care levels in one community, Balfour at Longmont may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 160 beds. That places it among larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. Studio and one-bedroom layouts are available, with a studio providing one private living space and a one-bedroom offering a separate bedroom. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. Kellaway Lamb serves as the administrator.

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.

The Residence at Oakridge provides assisted living in Fort Collins, CO. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while keeping their own apartment.

The community has 68 beds. Medicaid is accepted, which gives eligible residents a way to help pay for their care through that program. Lindsey Best serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 67 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to continue living with a pet.

Lakewood Reserve is an exceptional senior living community in Colorado. This assisted living community with memory care services embraces the diverse needs of its residents, providing both standard assisted living for those requiring assistance with daily activities and a secure memory care neighborhood dedicated exclusively to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neuro-cognitive disorders. 

Lakewood Reserve is located in one of Denver’s most charming neighborhoods and is near the beloved shops and restaurants of Belmar and the vibrant downtown Lakewood. Residents get to enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere, where compassionate care and enriching activities create a fulfilling lifestyle. With a focus on personalized attention and a range of amenities, Lakewood Reserve is committed to ensuring seniors thrive and experience the best of senior living.