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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Thistledown, CO
If your loved one needs memory care in Thistledown, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Thistledown, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Thistledown incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Thistledown memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Thistledown, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ironton, Red Mountain and Pandora.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ironton, Red Mountain and Pandora.
Thistledown Memory Care Facilities | 29 Reviews
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8.0
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4 reviews
My grandmother loved living at the homestead. The staff are very caring and very professional I always knew my grandmother was safe and taken care of. I would highly recommend the homestead. She loved the...
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.
At The Homestead at Montrose, we’re a welcoming independent and assisted living community where your needs are anticipated and accommodated – a comfortable, cheerful place you’ll be happy to call home.Delightful, flowering gardens and peaceful mountain views are the setting for Montrose assisted...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
Review score
4 reviews
I placed my loved one here when his Alzheimer’s had progressed to the point that I could no longer safely care for him at home.He lived in the memory care unit for six months until his death. The proximity...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.2
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19 reviews
We give a 5 rating on all areas so far. The staff is good but they need more help usually. We live in the independent cottages and they are perfect size for us. I would recommend Montage Creek to others...
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.
Savor the Golden YearsIf you want to live somewhere that provides you with all the comforts of home and the perks and conveniences of a destination resort, look no further. Because we provide independent and assisted living as well as memory care, we’re known as a continuing care retirement...
8.5
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2 reviews
We recently moved my father in law into spring creek and could not be happier! The facility and grounds are incredibly clean and well kept, and offer a sense of calmness. The homemade meals are wonderful....
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of memory care in Thistledown, CO
The average cost of senior living in Thistledown is $5,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgway, CO with an average of $5,018 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thistledown, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Thistledown, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Thistledown
Recent reviews for memory care in Thistledown
Spring Creek Chalet in Montrose, CO
4.4
Spring Creek Chateau sits on 15 plus acres with lovely landscaping, outdoor patios, large pond and wildlife seeking refuge from the city.
Each apt has patio doors with their own access to the grounds. Three home cooked meals daily and a friendly, helpful staff. The Chateau is Independent ...
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Montage Creek in Montrose, CO
4.0
I like how friendly everyone is here at the Brookdale Sunrise Creek. The place is very clean and they have a good variety of activities. I really like going to bingo nights. The food, on most days, is very good.
Sunshine Gardens in Durango, CO
4.6
The caregivers genuinely care about the residents. I don't ever have to worry about my mom being taken care of. They're also very good about updating about any concerns.
Thistledown memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thistledown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thistledown, 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 Thistledown 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 Thistledown that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thistledown, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Thistledown 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 Thistledown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thistledown, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.7%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thistledown 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 Thistledown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thistledown, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Thistledown 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 Thistledown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thistledown, CONational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thistledown 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 Thistledown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thistledown, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Spring Creek Chalet, The Homestead at Montrose and Sunshine Gardens are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thistledown, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Thistledown, Colorado. See the full list.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Thistledown, Colorado typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thistledown, 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 Thistledown, 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 Thistledown, Colorado ranges from $1475 to $21105. The average Memory Care cost in Thistledown, Colorado is $5,292. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Thistledown, Colorado typically starts at $1475. 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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