Memory Care in Denver
There are 101 Memory Care Facilities in Denver, CO.
Memory Care Denver, CO
101 Memory Care facilities are located in the city of Denver, Colorado and can accommodate the memory care needs of your Loved One. In Denver, depending on its residents’ care needs, these Denver Memory Care facilities provide daily nutritional meals, bathing, grooming, dressing, medication management, dementia and Alzheimer’s care and more.
Also, these 101 Memory Care in Denver can provide Seniors with family dining rooms, activity rooms, wellness programs, beauty salons, furnished rooms, outings, religious activities and much more.
When Do Older Adults Suffering From Alzheimer’s in Denver Need Memory Care?
Aging Older Adults typically need this type of long term, memory care in Colorado when it is unsafe to live by themselves at home, they have a tendency to wander out of their home, or they need assistance with their ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). This can include showering, bathing, dressing, eating, medication management and more.
Residents in these types of memory care facilities in Denver are diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. However, depending on the memory care facility, there can also be independent or assisted living residents living in the home or community.
Types of Memory Care Facilities in Denver
The size of a memory care facility in Denver can vary from a small, residential residential memory care homes to a large, resort style community with a secure memory wing.
A. Small Memory Care Residential Homes
Description and Size
Small, Residential Memory Care Homes in Denver can accommodate residents suffering from memory loss and are diagnosed with Dementia (Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, etc.). These memory care facilities are regular residential homes in your local neighborhood that have been converted to care for 6 to 10 senior residents. These care homes are licensed by Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division and permitted by the City of Denver.
Types of Residents
Memory Care Residents in these residential, memory care homes prefer a “home-like” intimate setting that they are used to at home. While there are many small, residential memory care homes in Denver that provide activities, pet and music therapy, fitness programs, games such as Suduko, crossword puzzles and more. These Alzheimer’s residents in Denver prefer to be with a smaller group of seniors. If your Love One has a tendency to wander, first check with the facility owner or administrator to review their resident safety protocol and procedure. Since safety is their number one priority, you may want to compare with other care homes in Denver, CO or also consider a large community with a secured Memory Wing.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio
With the smaller facility size and lower number of Memory Care residents, the Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio in a Denver Board and Care is 1 Caregiver for every 2 to 3 residents.
B. Large Memory Care Communities
Description and Size
Large Memory Care Communities in Denver will look like a large resort or hotel with 50 to 200 residents. These care facilities will usually be located in commercially zoned areas and are also regulated by Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. These large memory care facilities can also have a secure Memory Wing that can keep residents suffering from Alzheimer’s safe from wandering.
Some nationally recognized Memory Care Communities that may be in Denver or nearby are familiar names like Silverado Senior Living, Sunrise Senior Living, Brookdale Senior Living, Pacifica Senior Living, Atria Senior Living, Oakmont Assisted Living & Memory Care, Enlivant Senior Living, Belmont Village Senior Living, Senior Lifestyle, Holiday Retirement, and Five Star Senior Living to name a few.
Types of Residents
Alzheimer’s residents in a Denver Memory Care Community will typically prefer a large community due to the daily schedule of activities, higher levels of socialization with other residents, chef prepared meals, music and pet therapy, music and art classes, fitness classes, puzzle games (Sudoku and crossword puzzles) and regular outings.
Caregiver to Resident Ratio
Due to the large size of the facility and higher number of residents, the typical Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio in Denver, CO can go from 1 Caregiver for every 6 to 12 residents.
Memory Care Costs in Denver
The average cost of Memory Care in Denver is $7,000 per month (source: Genworth Financial). Whether your loved one prefers a small residential care home or a large Alzheimer’s care community, the lowest Dementia Care starts at is $5,000 and can go as high as $15,000 depending on the Memory Care needs. To find out what factors play a part of the monthly cost, Click Here.
Paying for Memory Care
Paying for Memory Care in Denver can be done through a variety of ways. Most Memory Care residents and families pay for memory care out of pocket or also called “Private Pay.” Other methods of paying for Alzheimer’s Care is through Long Term Care Insurance, Veteran’s Aid and family members.
Medicare covers some parts of Memory Care in Denver. Some examples include inpatient stays at a skilled nursing facility, home health care, and medically necessary diagnostic tests. Additionally, people living in Denver with dementia / Memory Care may be eligible for specific Medicare plans that are tailored to their specific needs.
For more details and options on how you can pay for Memory Care, Click Here.
Colorado Licensing
The 101 Memory Care Facilities in Denver are licensed, inspected and regulated by the Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. Their responsibilities are to have the administrators currently licensed, inspect the Alzheimer’s Care facility before it opens, ensure the facility is operating up to standards and the residents are receiving good memory care.
We encourage you to browse through our Memory Care Listings in Denver to help you narrow down your options and save time. For more free information regarding Memory Care options and pricing in Denver, please contact 877.523.6523 and a Memory Care representative will be more than happy to help you.
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Village At Lowry
Village At Lowry is licensed by the State of Colorado to operate as a 25-bed care community for the elderly. Village At Lowry is a large care community that is conveniently located in the peaceful neighborhood on 150 Quebec Street in Denver, CO. This care community is a fully-furnished, Memory Car...
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Sunrise Assisted Living At Pinehurst
Sunrise Assisted Living At Pinehurst’s goal is to help their residents maintain the highest qualify of life possible in a home-like environment. Focusing on the well being of the resident has been the commitment of the staff at Sunrise Assisted Living At Pinehurst. This is done so their residents...
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Sunrise Assisted Living At Cherry Creek
Sunrise Assisted Living At Cherry Creek is a Memory Care community conveniently located in the peaceful neighborhood of Denver, Colorado on 251 South Colorado Blvd. Sunrise Assisted Living At Cherry Creek is licensed by the State of Colorado to provide Memory Care care for the elderly for up to 107...
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Heritage Club Of Denver
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Heritage Club Denver Tech Center
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Brookdale Roslyn Assisted Living Community
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Brookdale Denver
Brookdale Denver is a 68-bed, Memory Care facility for the elderly located on 3790 West Quincy Avenue in a welcoming and friendly neighborhood of Denver,CO. Brookdale Denver provides personalized care and support services to seniors in a home-like environment. Brookdale Denver is a charming large ...
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Heritage Club Mountain View
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Parkplace Retirement Community
Parkplace Retirement Community is senior care community located in the area of Denver, Colorado on 111 Emerson St. Parkplace Retirement Community is a fully furnished community and licensed for up to 70 seniors in the care facility. Parkplace Retirement Community is a large Memory Care community w...
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Phoenix Concept Inc, The
Phoenix Concept Inc, The is a Memory Care community located in Denver,CO and assists residents in need of help with activities of daily living. Phoenix Concept Inc, The provides personalized care and attention to their senior residents in a comfortable and safe environment. Phoenix Concept Inc, Th...