Brookdale Highlands Ranch

Brookdale Highlands Ranch

Overview of Brookdale Highlands Ranch

Cherish every moment with the enchanting senior living community of Brookdale Highlands Ranch located on South University Boulevard, Highlands Ranch, CO, focusing on memory care. The community commits to providing top-notch comfort and safety for its residents with various cozy suites available for their furnishings to foster familiarity. Experience genuine care and support from a team of gentle, reliable, and trustworthy individuals.

The community values each resident’s individuality, providing them with care plans devised to meet their needs and preferences. With its signature programs, residents receive evidence-based and consistent care for their comfort. Alongside trips to local attractions, activities are carefully curated to suit seniors’ interests and hobbies. From breakfast to dinner, the community has your back with healthy and dementia-friendly menus served freshly. Brookdale Highlands Ranch fosters a pet-friendly environment and provides fabulous amenities including a library, a cafe, a courtyard and garden, a game room, a whirlpool, a fireside living room, meeting rooms, a piano, a beauty and barber shop, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, a woodworking shop, a community kitchen, a screened lanai, aesthetically manicured grounds, and ethereal walking paths.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 81

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
51 / 100

About this community

License Details

StatusActive

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Highlands Ranch is administered by Susan Crawford.

OwnerBkd Highlands Ranch, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
At Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Fitness Center
Library
Concierge
Bistro
Café
Salon
Courtyard
Garden
Gardening
Dining
Arts & Crafts
Game Room
Walking Paths
Workshop
Community Kitchen
Meeting Room
Lanai
Piano
Whirlpool
ActivitiesActivities include chair yoga, Tai Chi, art projects, live music performances, and a walking club
Branded ProgramsClare Bridge Memory Care, Clare Bridge Solace
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$6,125 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionThree home-style meals and delicious snacks are served daily in our dining area.
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Inspection History

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Suite / Semi-private Suite

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Highlands Ranch

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Highlands Ranch's city center to Brookdale Highlands Ranch's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.61 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Littleton)

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Compare Memory Care around Highlands Ranch

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
MorningStar Senior Living at RidgeGate
MC
AL
IL
Lone Tree135No 69 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedRonda LunnonNh Mm Ridgegate Tenant, LLCPrivate pay
Brookdale Highlands Ranch
MC
Highlands Ranch (Northridge)81Yes 51 Private Suite / Semi-private SuiteSusan CrawfordBkd Highlands Ranch, LLCPrivate pay
Almond Tree Senior Care – Highlands Ranch
MC
AL
Highlands Ranch9No 21 -Sonia IdnaniAlmond Tree Senior Care, LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid
Chestnut Hill Rocky Mountain Memory Care
MC
AL
Highlands Ranch-No 54 Semi-Private / Private---

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every CO community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Colorado

Brookdale Highlands Ranch is located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
General Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, stricter than waivers
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Highlands Ranch

What neighborhood is Brookdale Highlands Ranch in?

Brookdale Highlands Ranch is in the Northridge neighborhood of Highlands Ranch.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Highlands Ranch?

Brookdale Highlands Ranch is legally operated by BKD Highlands Ranch, LLC, and administered by Susan Crawford.

Is Brookdale Highlands Ranch in a walkable area?

Brookdale Highlands Ranch has a walk score of 51. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Does Brookdale Highlands Ranch have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Highlands Ranch on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Highlands Ranch?

Yes, Brookdale Highlands Ranch allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Brookdale Highlands Ranch?

Susan Crawford is the administrator of Brookdale Highlands Ranch.

How many beds does Brookdale Highlands Ranch have?

Brookdale Highlands Ranch has 81 beds.

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