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Alzheimer’s care in Arapahoe County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Arapahoe County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Arapahoe County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
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You may also consider nearby communities such as Aurora, Watkins and Elizabeth.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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When I first started looking at communities for my Mom, I liked that they were one of my cheaper options compared to everything else that I’ve looked and they have 3 different facilities. When I walked in I...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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They took excellent care of my mom, correctly diagnosed a UTI that was missed by 2 other facilities and got her from 12 meds down to 2. Caring and friendly staff!
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Chateau des Mons Care and Assisted Living is one of the few memory care assisted living communities that accept Medicaid in Denver. We have a great reputation for the care of our residents for over 30 years and we were the first Eden Alternative Registered Assisted Living Community in Colorado....
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My mom is doing well at this community. She enjoys the food and they have good healthy food. The staff are very good and the head nurse is also great. She has had a few falls and the staff are quick to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Porter Place Retirement Residence offers independent living, assisted living and Memory Care. The community is located next to Porter Hospital in a tree-lined residential neighborhood in South Denver. Monthly apartment rent includes 3 delicious meals daily prepared by our Chef. Should you ever...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The Center is an attractive, residential building that offers 111 assisted living apartments; four designated for couples. The entire Center provides a smoke free environment. The rent includes a private, unfurnished, studio apartment, all utilities except phone and cable,...
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It’s a good place, the staff are great and were very helpful getting me into my new home! They made the transition into the community much easier than I expected. I have no complaints at all!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Villas at Sunny Acres is a continuing care retirement community located on 64 beautiful acres in north metropolitan Denver. The community offers independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with Alzheimer's care opening in September 2006. The campus features two lakes, walking...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Our son lives in Harmony. He is almost 40 and has lived here close to ten years. His apartment is lovely with a nice view on the third floor. His room has a new carpet and linoleum floor in the [removed] ...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Marycrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Denver, Colorado. Marycrest is a legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis, providing care and support in a quiet, home-like environment. At Marycrest, we are committed to providing the loving support and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I've been at Eaton for 17 months. I recommend Eaton to all who seek an active life while aging. I love the many opportunities to socialize. I feel we here at Eaton are given the best place to age that could...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Eaton Terrace Residences opened in 1980 to provide a congregate (meal program and scheduled transportation included), rental subsidy program to adults 62 and over. Located near Lakewood's Belmar Town Center, this community offers 161 one-bedroom apartments with beautiful downtown and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ashley Manor - Ft. LuptonAshley Manor is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The tranquil setting is situated between Fort Collins and Denver and is a great place to live. Fort Lupton offers visiting family members a break from...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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San Marino was exceptional in taking for our mother and also our family. If you are looking for a residence for your loved one, the care and commitment San Marino makes to its residents is wonderful. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Homestead at Lakewood is just what you would imagine - a homestead made up of an assisted living "hacienda" and a cluster of red tile-roofed independent cottages with people that enjoy a comfortable, more relaxed style of living. The southwestern-style architecture accents the 4 1/2 acres of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of memory care in Arapahoe County, CO
The average cost of senior living in Arapahoe County is $5,216 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bennett, CO with an average of $4,889 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Arapahoe County, CO vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Arapahoe County, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Arapahoe County
Recent reviews for memory care in Arapahoe County
Jackson Creek Senior Living in Monument, CO
5.0
In all areas.. I feel very positive. My dad really likes living there! I would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
MorningStar of Wheat Ridge
5.0
We chose MorningStar primarily for the location and I was very impressed with the facility, it is newer and has a lot of fine things. Even though it was covid, the directors met with me in person and listened to my questions and concerns and addressed my issues. Overall, it has been a great ...
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Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO
5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Arapahoe County review score based on 768 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 768 reviews of 158 Arapahoe County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Arapahoe County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Arapahoe County review score compared against nearby cities
7.8
Arapahoe County, CO158 facilities
7.8
Comanche Creek, CO183 facilities
7.8
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Review subcategories for Arapahoe County memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 768 reviews of 158 Arapahoe County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Arapahoe County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Arapahoe County, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
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Arapahoe County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arapahoe County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arapahoe County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Arapahoe County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Arapahoe County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
74.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.2%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.1%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.2%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Arapahoe County memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Arapahoe County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.4%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Arapahoe County memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Arapahoe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
46.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Arapahoe County memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Arapahoe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
54.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arapahoe County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Arapahoe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.1%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
66.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
46.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Greenwood Village, Montage Ridge and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated memory care facilities near Arapahoe County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 182 memory care facilities near Arapahoe County, Colorado. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Arapahoe County, Colorado are Brookdale Greenwood Village, Brookdale University Park and Brookdale Parkplace. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 182 memory care facilities near you in Arapahoe County, Colorado typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Arapahoe County, Colorado, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Arapahoe County, Colorado, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Arapahoe County, Colorado ranges from $625 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Arapahoe County, Colorado is $5,216. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Arapahoe County, Colorado typically starts at $625. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Arapahoe County
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- Watkins, Colorado
- Elizabeth, Colorado
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- Byers, Colorado
- Peoria, Colorado
- Bijou, Colorado
- Deer Trail, Colorado
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- Foxfield, Colorado
- Magee, Colorado
- Bennett, Colorado
- Agate, Colorado
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- Brick Center, Colorado
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