We can't say enough good things about Brookdale! They are wonderful ! Staff are very personable and creative. They find ways to make every holiday fun to celebrate. They take fun photos to share with the...
The staff at Legacy Village of Castle Pines is caring and attentive to my mom. I would recommend Legacy Village of Castle Pines to a friend.
[name removed] was at assisted-living for about three days. He then wandered off and kind of got lost. So they had me use helping hearts at home or helping hands at home. I don't remember what your name was...
Cherry Creek retirement Village is a great place to live. The residents are very friendly and look out for one another. The staff from the Director on down are very friendly and very accommodating. Cherry...
As time goes by we are more and more happy with Garden Plaza. The majority of the staff is very experienced with the needs of the residents. The complex is laid out with a simple floor plan, wide halls,...
I'm thrilled to call Harvard Square at Cogir assisted and Senior Living my home in Denver Colorado! The community is warm and welcoming, with a talented & caring staff who go above and beyond to ensure our...
We had an excellent experience. The staff was incredibly kind and patient with us, our situation and our father.We picked the place because it was not overly big, location was good (there were closer...
Staff is caring and friendly. Overall clean and welcoming environment. Many activities and amenities offered. Limited transportation , just weekly shopping and Dr appts. Expensive but probably commensurate...
Cherry Creek retirement Village is a great place to live. The residents are very friendly and look out for one another. The staff from the Director on down are very friendly and very accommodating. Cherry...
Cherry Creek retirement Village is a great place to live. The residents are very friendly and look out for one another. The staff from the Director on down are very friendly and very accommodating. Cherry...
My loved one has been here for nearly two years. The moment I moved her in, the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders. They just do such an amazing job caring for people with memory care issues....
I would say that you need to address such things as mobile healthcare, how to get simple pain management like Tylenol to your loved one, check to ensure how such mundane orders like "as needed" is addressed...
Overall, it's a great place! The place always seems bright and clean. The staff is typically very friendly and helpful, just turnover of caregivers seems high (but I believe that would be for any...
Based on my previous experience, I would recommend The Retreat at Sunny Vista. It's a very nice friendly place and esthetically pleasant. We especially liked that we had access to mom anytime of the day with...
My mother was previously a resident at Winslow Court and the experience was great. As for the value for cost, it is very difficult for our elderly's families to afford what all facilities are charging....
Memory care facilities in Colorado are licensed and regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado regulates memory care facilities as assisted living residences (ALRs) with additional requirements for assessments, care planning, staff training, and provisions regarding the management of a secure environment.
Guidelines for memory care facilities in Colorado include the following:[01]
To review additional regulations visit our overview of assisted living in Colorado. The complete list of regulations for assisted living residences (ALRs) can be viewed on the CDPHE’s Code of Colorado Regulations page.
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment performs unannounced inspections or surveys of assisted living residences annually. CDPHE also investigates resident or family complaints and facility reported occurrences.
Inspections address the following:[01]
The state’s find and compare facility tool offers families the opportunity to compare facilities by reviewing information about inspections, complaints, and facility-reported occurrences.
To search for facilities using the tool, use the following steps:
For more information on how to read the different aspects of a facility report review the helpful tips on the Assisted living residence consumer resources page.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-692-2000
1575 Sherman St.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-5700
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. (2024, January 14). Chapter 7 – Assisted living residences. Standards for hospitals and health facilities.
Overview of Memory Care in CO
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