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Everything is working out very well for my father in law here at this community. We are pleased with all they have done for us. He is very pleased with the meals, the food is good. There are nice activities...
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.
Welcome to Dayspring Villa! Dayspring Villa is an assisted living community of 70 private apartments. We offer many amenities that support our residents in being as independent as possible in their daily lives. Dayspring is a vibrant, friendly place that values diversity, dignity, respect and...
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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.
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We loved the Retreat They were very helpful and worked with us on any issues that came up My sister was very happy there We were sad when she not longer could live there due to declining health as she is now...
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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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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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...
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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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] ...
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.
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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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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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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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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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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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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My husband has only been at Spring Ridge for 2 months so I’ve limited experience. One thing I noted on the first visit was that so many of the staff were smiling. That is not true of other places we...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Spring Ridge Park is licensed assisted living campus exclusively for adults experiencing irreversible memory loss due to Alzheimer's Disease or another type of organically caused dementia. We believe our residents sense of personal identity and self-respect in paramount to their happiness. Their...
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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.
HILLTOP RESERVEAt Ascent Senior Living Communities, we are more than Colorado-based. We are 100% Colorado-present. Every community we develop and manage is in the state of Colorado. Our roots go deep. For us, it’s personal. That’s why you’ll regularly find us walking through our communities,...
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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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My mom lives at the Oberon House and a feel very good about the exceptional care she receives. The staff is very kind and caring, as is the owner of the Oberon who is on site almost daily. I believe that...
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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.
Oberon House is an assisted living community located in picturesque Arvada, Colorado. In a Frank Lloyd Wright style setting and on the south side of a dominant hill, Oberon House lies to the east of the Denver skyline, to the south of Pike's Peak, and to the south of the foothills of Golden,...

Cost of memory care in Derby, CO

The average cost of senior living in Derby is $5,300 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aurora, CO with an average of $5,067 per month.

Memory care costs in Derby, CO, vs. nearby cities

Derby, CO
$5,300/mo

Memory care costs in Derby, CO, vs. state and national averages

Derby, CO
$5,300/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Derby, CO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,300/mo

Memory care costs in Derby, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,247/mo
Studio
$5,469/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,465/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,466/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,575/mo

Senior living costs in Derby vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Derby, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDerby, COColoradoU.S.
Memory Care$5,300/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,055/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,185/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Derby, CO:$5,300/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Derby, CO:$5,055/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Derby, CO:$4,185/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Derby, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Derby and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Derby, CO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Derby have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Derby, CO$7,172/mo$6,090/mo+17.8%
Colorado$6,888/mo$6,316/mo+9.1%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Derby, CO
2024 average cost:$7,172/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+17.8%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$6,888/mo
2023 average cost:$6,316/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Derby

Recent reviews for memory care in Derby

MorningStar of Boulder

5.0
From the minute we toured MorningStar Boulder we knew this was the right fit for my dad. My mom was so scared to move him, and the staff here made all the difference. They understand his needs and really make him feel at home. My mom is happy to visit him and see how well he is doing here.

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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Derby review score based on 250 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 250 reviews of 48 Derby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Derby 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

Derby review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Derby, CO48 facilities
6.9
Commerce City, CO15 facilities
7.3
Federal Heights, CO59 facilities

Review subcategories for Derby 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 250 reviews of 48 Derby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Derby 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.
Derby, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.5
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Derby memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derby, 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 Derby 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 Derby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Derby, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Derby 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 Derby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Derby, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Derby 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 Derby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derby, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.8%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Derby 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 Derby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derby, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
45.8%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derby 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 Derby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Derby, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
54.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Derby

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Colorado memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Derby protect seniors.
Learn about Colorado memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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