About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Nursing Homes in Dakota Ridge, CO

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dakota Ridge nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dakota Ridge, CO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dakota Ridge or another care type is right for you. Browse 36 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dakota Ridge.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Speer, Baker and Washington Park West.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shamballah-Ashrama, Foxton and Critchell.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Dakota Ridge, CO

Showing 36 communities
Last Updated: 9/18/24
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Harmony Point
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Porter Place Retirement Residence
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My mom is doing well at this community. She enjoys the food and they have good healthy food. The staff are very good and the head nurse is also great. She has had a few falls and the staff are quick to...
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.
Porter Place Retirement Residence offers independent living, assisted living and Memory Care. The community is located next to Porter Hospital in a tree-lined residential neighborhood in South Denver. Monthly apartment rent includes 3 delicious meals daily prepared by our Chef. Should you ever...
Photo of Eaton Terrace Residences
1.0
Review score
20 reviews
1.0
Review score
20 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
10%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
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...
Photo of Glen Ayr Health Ctr
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Mapleton Care Center
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our Skilled Nursing facility provides 24hr care in a friendly caring environment focusing on the whole person. Whether it is for a short term rehabilitative stay or long term custodial care our staff is committed to providing for the resident's physical, emotional and psycho social well being....
Photo of Bear Creek Care & Rehabilitation
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.
Photo of Littleton Care & Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Parkview Care Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our cozy home like setting complete with a beautifully landscaped garden area encourages socialization in addition to the kind, carring and professional staff that meets each residents physical, emotional and psychosocial needs. Park View's Wanden guard system provides a freedom to our confused,...
Photo of Allison Care Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Golden Manor
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Dakota Ridge, CO

The average cost of senior living in Dakota Ridge is $5,306 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $5,033 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota Ridge, CO vs. nearby cities

Dakota Ridge, CO
$5,306/mo
$5,396/mo
$5,210/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota Ridge, CO vs. the state and national average

Dakota Ridge, CO
$5,306/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota Ridge vs. other types of senior living

$5,303/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,306/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Dakota Ridge, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,794/mo
Studio
$6,055/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,629/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,582/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Dakota Ridge over time

Dakota Ridge, COCO stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Dakota Ridge

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dakota Ridge

Golden Lodge Assisted Living

3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
Read more

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.

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 ...
Read more

Dakota Ridge nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota Ridge nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota Ridge, 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 Dakota Ridge nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dakota Ridge that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota Ridge, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
69.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
18.6%
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 Dakota Ridge nursing homes

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 Dakota Ridge Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota Ridge, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota Ridge nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dakota Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota Ridge, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Dakota Ridge nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dakota Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota Ridge, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota Ridge nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dakota Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota Ridge, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Greenwood Village, Brookdale University Park and Montage Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dakota Ridge, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 36 nursing homes facilities near Dakota Ridge, Colorado. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top