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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Thornton, CO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Thornton, 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 Thornton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Thornton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Thornton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 33 assisted living facilities in the Thornton 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 Washington Park West, Platt Park and Overland.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
7.0
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15 reviews
The friendliness of the staff gets a 5! You helped us find y place for our Mom, a little over a year later she was gone. But Waneka Park really helped improve her quality of life in her last year. Now, it is...
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.
Waneka Park Assisted living Community is located in a quiet neighborhood, just steps away from Old Town Lafayette. We are also close to hospitals, medical practices, shopping centers and the RTD Bus Station. Waneka Park offers personal care plans specific to each individual's needs. We have 24...
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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
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Thornton, CO
The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $5,066 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brighton, CO with an average of $5,004 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thornton, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thornton, CO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Thornton vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Thornton, CO by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Thornton over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Thornton, CO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Thornton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Thornton
Bethesda Gardens Thornton
4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.
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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Thornton review score based on 164 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 164 reviews of 28 Thornton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Thornton 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
Thornton review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Thornton 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 164 reviews of 28 Thornton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Thornton 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.Thornton, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Thornton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, 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 Thornton 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 Thornton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornton, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton 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 Thornton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton 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 Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton 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 Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
32.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton 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 Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
67.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Thornton
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 Thornton protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Greenwood Village, Brookdale Pinehurst Park and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Thornton, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 33 assisted living facilities near Thornton, Colorado. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Thornton, Colorado are Brookdale Greenwood Village, Brookdale University Park and Harvard Square by Cogir. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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