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If your loved one needs memory care in Jefferson, A Place for Mom can help. With 81 memory care facilities in Jefferson, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Jefferson incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Jefferson memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Jefferson, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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From our first tour of Woodlake with [name removed] we knew this would be the perfect place for our om who is 98. The friendly front desk staff. The super-efficient caretakers and the administrative staff...
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.
Holistic LivingLiving a holistic live encompasses more than your physical well-being. Whether you are part of our assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Lakewood, Colorado, you will enjoy programs and activities designed to cultivate wellness in your body,...
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My wife came to this facility not at all willing for the experience but in 3+ months said she's feeling safe here and she is okay for the short term. That's which more than I'd expected.
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.
A Life Well LivedRegardless of where your family member is on life’s journey, they deserve to enjoy the same wonderful quality of life as everyone else. At our memory care community in Denver, Colorado, each senior experiences the love and kindness of a care team member who gently guides them...
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9.5
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I'd say that it is welcoming and friendly. It offers exactly what I want and need. It's safe and in a very convenient location. My dog has been welcomed and, since I still drive and have a car, I'm pleased...
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.
Excellent Quality of LifeWith all the perks and conveniences of a resort, the seniors who call our community home enjoy a vast array of services while savoring the peace of mind that comes from knowing we provide a continuum of care. Whether you’re looking for an independent or assisted living...
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The staff has been super helpful with the transition and has made my mother-in-law feel welcome and a part of the community! She enjoys doing all of their activities and keeps herself so busy that she...
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.
Arbor View Senior Living provides our residents with the freedom to enjoy their day, their way. We offer many amenities, much laughter and fun in a welcoming and peaceful community. Our community is designed to deliver programs and activities that engage the social, emotional, intellectual,...
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We have only been here for four months, so have not participated in many activities. However, so far we are very glad we chose Balfour after looking into several other facilities.
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.
Balfour Interiors teamed with Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP (RAMSA) to bring Balfour at Riverfront Park to life. For personal pampering, there’s a heated saltwater pool, steam room, and a full-service salon and spa with fully appointed lounges for men and women.Balfour at Riverfront Park...
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9.2
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Five on all! They have been phenomenal and wish we had found them earlier! About a week after they moved in my mother-in-law passed away. They were so kind and everybody has been amazing. I've had...
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.
Bonaventure of Castle Rock is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community offering seniors the lifestyle and care they deserve. Bonaventure of Castle Rock is conveniently located in the upscale Meadows neighborhood, nestled near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just a short...
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Staff is caring, helpful. Facility is clean, they have a great variety of activities and church services, love the court yard. Have games, puzzles, crafts and a variety of greeting cards available. They do...
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 HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
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The staff overall has been very good. They are friendly and attentive. I wish the facility arranged more off site activities. Overall this is a great community and reasonably priced.
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.
Conveniently located downtown near the Museum of Outdoor Arts and adjacent to the Swedish Medical Center, The Belleview is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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Staff is pretty long term employed, this tells me they enjoy working here and compensation and conditions are favorable, otherwise as people we vote with our feet
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.
Sunrise at Orchard has beautiful gardens and walking paths. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice...
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They've been very good, although there have been many changes during the one year my mom has been at MorningStar. She was just transferred to the memory care floor last week so it's a whole new Odyssey...
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.
MorningStar at Observatory Park is located in Denver's historic DU neighborhood. Our five-story community is blocks away from the University of Denver's 125-acre campus with its Newman Center for the Performing Arts. MorningStar's central location allows easy access to I-25 and Colorado and...
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Photo of MorningStar at Applewood
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9.0
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Morningstar is a great place. Staff is phenomenal! My dad was there for only a few weeks and then he fell. He went to the hospital and is currently in a rehab center. It looks like he may be going to...
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.
Applewood Place, A Juniper Senior Living Community, provides assisted living and award winning Wellspring Memory Care. Located in a charming neighborhood just south of Golden and ten minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Applewood Place is a community where older adults...
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For me, there wasn't much time. Literally less than a week to make the decision because of the rapid decline of my father. But honestly, I should have just gone with them after the initial tour/meeting. Even...
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.
Willowbrook Place is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Willowbrook is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff at Willowbrook provides a high level of personalized care as a part of our...
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The staff here is excellent. Not many close places to hike. The hiking ideas are close especially if you have a car. I have no complaints. My stay here has been great. The staff is very friendly and the food...
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.
Welcome to Cadence LakewoodDiscover a new independence at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, Colorado. Here you will experience the tranquility of a boutique-style campus with smaller buildings for a cozy home like setting. Enjoy time in your spacious studio or...
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55 Floor plans available
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I believe that the staff and care has improved since last March. They have always provided good care to my mom but now it seems they go above and beyond. So much so that she believes she works in the dining...
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.
The Safety They Need, The Peace of Mind You DeserveWe know it isn’t easy to transition your loved one’s care to someone else, which is why we go above and beyond to serve every senior with the dignity and respect they deserve. At our memory care community in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, your family...
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We are very happy with Lakewood Reserve! Our mom is doing as well as she can be at her age and Lakewood Reserve is a wonderful facility with great staff!
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.
Lakewood ReserveLakewood Reserve is a predominate and reputable community located in the heart of Lakewood, Colorado and among the popular Belmar neighborhood. Lakewood provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services with a personal touch. We’re a family operated community...
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Close and convenient. Lovely facility. We found that the administrative staff really didn't seem to know [name removed]'s progress or what OT/PT was doing, which needed to be communicated to the care team.
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.
The Care You DeserveTucked within the beautiful town of Arvada, Colorado, our assisted living and memory care community offers you the opportunity to embrace the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Whether that means giving you the tools you need to get your health back on track, offering a slew of...
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My wife and i had the opportunity to visit my uncle (a recently admitted new resident), and were impressed by the physical condition of the place, and professionalism of the staff members we interacted with....
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.
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I would rate them a 5 on all counts, but my father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed away. Based on the experience we had, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families.
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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I would give them 5 across all categories. Great place. Staff is super friendly & attentive. Food is great. Choices for activities.
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.
Independent and Assisted Living at its Best!MorningStar of Arvada is an independent and assisted living community ideally situated on 1.5 acres, encircled by historic Golden with nearby Arvada Reservoir.MorningStar of Arvada is dedicated to creating a true home, where your retirement years can be...
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What we like the most about the community is the caring staff for both of my in-laws. Three good meals / day. Variety of activities inside and /or outside the building. On-site medical care via Bloom...
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.
Our team stands out by having a continued personal and emotional investment in our community, residents and staff.' Offering breathtaking mountain vistas and panoramic views of the city of Denver, The Meridian is conveniently located adjacent to Swedish Medical Center, off Hamden Avenue and...
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Golden Lodge Assisted Living is very accommodating in creating a program based on individual needs. We used them for respite care for my husband.
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.
Locally owned and operated Retirement Community, offering both Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Services. Golden Lodge is the newest senior living community located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people age 55-plus with an exceptional lifestyle,...
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Staff AND Management were excellent. Very responsive to residents needs as well as mine has his family administrator. Yes recommend them!
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.
Located just minutes from a lovely country club and golf course, Sunrise at Pinehurst is five minutes from a shopping center in a nice, residential setting.  We pride ourselves in our excellent ability to care for a wide array of care needs in an environment that is warm and homey. Step into...
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They are all very friendly, made my mother in law feel at home right away and made sure she didn't feel lonely. I do think that they should maybe offer more activities and the food is very bland and not...
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.
As Wheat Ridge, Colorado's longest-established senior living community, Mountain Vista offers a full CCRC providing all ranges of senior residency including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation all conveniently located on the same campus. Renovations...
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It was the next best thing than being at their own home. It wasn't perfect like being at home but the entire staff no matter what their position was truly cared for the residents and were extremely caring...
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.
The Gardens on Quail is under new management as of April 1, 2021! The Gardens on Quail Retirement Community specializes in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The Gardens on Quail is an upscale, custom designed community where our residents can live their lives to their highest potential while being...
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The apartments are roomy, the staff is very attentive and understanding of my mothers needs. She's in hospice now and quite hard to deal with. The common areas are nice and they have plenty of activities....
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.
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Cost of memory care in Jefferson, CO

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $5,118 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $5,028 per month.

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

Jefferson, CO
$5,118/mo
$5,401/mo

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

Jefferson, CO
$5,118/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,118/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,215/mo
Studio
$7,541/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,525/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson 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: Jefferson, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson, COColoradoU.S.
Memory Care$5,118/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,024/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$4,073/mo$4,182/mo$4,017/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson, CO:$5,118/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson, CO:$5,024/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson, CO:$4,073/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Memory care costs in Jefferson, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Jefferson 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.

Jefferson, COCO stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Jefferson, CO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Jefferson 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
Jefferson, CO$7,507/mo$6,606/mo+13.6%
Colorado$7,044/mo$6,401/mo+10.1%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Jefferson, CO
2024 average cost:$7,507/mo
2023 average cost:$6,606/mo
Percent change:+13.6%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$7,044/mo
2023 average cost:$6,401/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Jefferson

Recent reviews for memory care in Jefferson

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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Highline Place in Littleton, CO

4.6
We chose Highline Place and seemed very caring and qualified to care for my father-in-law after a difficult experience with another facility. Very kind and compassionate staff!

Jefferson review score based on 261 family reviews

8.1
Review score70 facilities261 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 261 reviews of 70 Jefferson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Jefferson 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

Jefferson review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Jefferson, CO70 facilities
8.7
Blue River, CO7 facilities
8.3
Montezuma, CO105 facilities

Review subcategories for Jefferson 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 261 reviews of 70 Jefferson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Jefferson 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.
Jefferson, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Jefferson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.9%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
74.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.9%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
62.9%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Jefferson

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 Jefferson protect seniors.
Learn about Colorado memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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