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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in El Rancho, CO
If you’re looking for assisted living in El Rancho, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in El Rancho or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in El Rancho.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in El Rancho for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 55 assisted living facilities in the El Rancho area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Platt Park, Washington Park West and College View - South Platte.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Denver, Arvada and Highlands Ranch.
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Balfour Littleton went above and beyond in caring for my friend during his battle with ALS. Their unwavering kindness and genuine care made a difficult journey a little easier to bear. They not only provided...
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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My wife was in a late dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease. The staff were caring and kind with her, encouraging connection and friendship with other women and inviting her into activities such as passing a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mom was previously a resident at Peak Gardens Arvada and we had a positive experience there. The private room was large and sunny with a private bath, which was amazing! My Mom couldn't interact with the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We moved my parents out of a gorgeous facility with terrible care into this small facility with world-class care. Everyone from the owners to the front desk to the daily caregivers check on our parents...
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.
The Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
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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I have had the pleasure of having a one on one with Applewood Our House at Yank St. for the past 3 years. They are wonderful with the people and couldn't ask for better care of the people in their care....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Taking care of a loved one with Alheimer's disease or dementia is a job for professionals. No matter how hard you try, eventually the burden of providing round-the-clock care for a loved one with Alzheimer's becomes to much. Eventually, you will admit that is is best to find a place that can...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My experience with Catharine's Quality off Life Homes has been really good. I don't feel they have enough staff to be able to tend to my father as he really needs, but overall I'm pleased. I'm satisfied with...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Catharine's Quality of Life Homes focuses on those with Alzheimer's and dementia, Parkinson's, and stokes, and they are located in Lakewood, CO. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has fun and lives life to the fullest. We have tons of indoor and outdoor activities that we highly encourage all...
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My mom has been living in Nightingale Lane for two years and we are very happy with the facility and the care mom has received since her move. The staff is loving and patient and we think the food is good as...
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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We really like this facility! The staff are very caring and encouraging, and they are trying their best to make my mother feel comfortable in this period of adjustment. My mother also enjoys the frequent...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My 92 year old mother was in Catherine's a short time before she died. I was looking for a place that was calm and like "home," as she was failing. The large memory center we were in was not able to take...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Catharine's Quality of Life residential homes create a small family atmosphere in which our resident family members don't passively observe life — they actively live it. Our daily routine provides a familiar structure that offers comfort and security to each person and minimizes their anxiety and...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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
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.
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...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This community is very nice. The staff is friendly and very caring. It is very clean here and always taken care of. They offer nice meals and a good variety. Activities are available to those who want to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Catharine's Quality of Life Home is located in Littleton, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. Our residential assisted living home specializes in caring for persons with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, Lewy Body, and Frontotemporal Lobe. We set the standard for dementia care by meeting the...
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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...
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.
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 assisted living in El Rancho, CO
The average cost of senior living in El Rancho is $5,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $4,959 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in El Rancho, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in El Rancho, CO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in El Rancho vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in El Rancho, CO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in El Rancho, CO
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What families are saying about assisted living in El Rancho
Recent reviews for assisted living in El Rancho
Poppy's Place in Centennial, CO
4.8
The people are varied in ages and levels of needs and care, so I think it makes it a little tough for activities. I think they do as best as they can trying to keep everyon active. I think the staff is terrific. The food seems to be homestyle cooking and nutritious. I think you get a little more ...
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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!
El Rancho review score based on 102 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 102 reviews of 45 El Rancho assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The El Rancho review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
El Rancho review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for El Rancho assisted living
When assisted living 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 102 reviews of 45 El Rancho assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare El Rancho resident and family assisted living 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.El Rancho, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
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El Rancho assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Rancho assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Rancho, 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 El Rancho assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in El Rancho that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.9%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
73.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
86.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in El Rancho assisted living
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 El Rancho Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
84.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.9%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Rancho assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Rancho 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
20%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in El Rancho assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Rancho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Rancho assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in El Rancho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in El Rancho
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in El Rancho protect seniors.
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Brookdale Pinehurst Park, Brookdale Lowry and Brookdale University Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near El Rancho, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 55 assisted living facilities near El Rancho, Colorado. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in El Rancho, Colorado are Brookdale University Park, Harvard Square by Cogir and Brookdale Parkplace. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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