Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Memory Care communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one, and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 114 Memory Care facilities in Denver and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
Memory Care near Denver, Colorado
150 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80230
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Savor a Rich and Full LifeIf you’re looking for an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, Colorado, look no further. Nestled in the Lowry Air Force Base area, our community is convenient to the grocery stores, banks, the public library and VA hospital. But even though we’re in a...
10200 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Live at Harvard Square Retirement Community in Southeast Denver, and you will experience service beyond the expected. Way beyond in fact. Our friendly, experienced staff really goes the extra mile (or two, or twenty) whenever needed. You'll find examples of this in every area. So not only do we...
555 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO 80226
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
A community in the mountainside city of Lakewood, Colorado, in Jefferson County.
111 Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80218
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Excellent Quality of LifeWith all the perks and conveniences of a resort, the seniors who call our community home enjoy a vast array of services while savoring the peace of mind that comes from knowing we provide a continuum of care. Whether you’re looking for an independent or assisted living...
11475 Pearl Street, Northglenn, CO 80233
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Set amidst Colorado's majestic mountains and ten miles north of Denver, Northglenn Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offers a lifestyle that meets your unique needs. With proximity to an extensive Greenway trails and parks system, Webster Lake and the acclaimed Butterfly Pavilion,...
2800 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Applewood Place, A Juniper Senior Living Community, provides assisted living and award winning Wellspring Memory Care. Located in a charming neighborhood just south of Golden and ten minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Applewood Place is a community where older adults...
3151 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Studio, 1 Bed, Semi-Private
Welcome to Cadence LakewoodDiscover a new independence at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, Colorado. Here you will experience the tranquility of a boutique-style campus with smaller buildings for a cozy home like setting. Enjoy time in your spacious studio or...
6383 E. Girard Place, Denver, CO 80222
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Welcome to HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care, a warm, welcoming retirement community with 97 senior apartments located in southeast Denver, CO. Here you or your loved one will receive help with daily living and any needed support for dementia—along with chef-prepared meals, concierge...
251 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246
Studio, 1 Bed, Semi-Private
Sunrise at Cherry Creek sits in the heart of the Cherry Creek neighborhood. We pride ourselves in our Reminiscence neighborhood for the memory impaired and our assisted living programs. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to...
2500 S Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80231
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed
The Life You’ve Always WantedWhat does it mean to pursue a life of purpose and meaning? When you are a resident here at our assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Denver, Colorado, you have ample opportunity to find out. Our seniors enjoy a host of...
6800 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO 80224
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Springbrooke Retirement and Assisted Living has a bold, updated look without sacrificing old fashioned values. LOCAL OWNERSHIP allows us to deliver first-class services and amenities at an affordable monthly fee! Offering 90 Independent Living, 37 Assisted Living and 15 secure Memory Care...
2020 South Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80210
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Tucked between Englewood and Glendale on Denver’s southern edge, the independent and assisted living seniors at our community have decided to trade in the responsibilities of home maintenance for the retirement of their dreams. If you’re ready to give up your chores and let someone else take care...
4901 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed
Belleview Suites at DTC offers assisted living and Alzheimer's and Dementia Care options in Denver, Colorado. We are nearby many shops, restaurants, parks and the Cherry Creek Reservoir.Our beautiful community offers five different floor plans for residents to choose from, ranging from a private...
5195 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80236
Studio, 1 Bed, Semi-Private
Located just minutes from a lovely country club and golf course, Sunrise at Pinehurst is five minutes from a shopping center in a nice, residential setting. We pride ourselves in our excellent ability to care for a wide array of care needs in an environment that is warm and homey. Step into...
8101 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80247
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed
Welcome to The Courtyards at Mountain View.55-plus Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in Denver, COIf you think senior living at The Courtyards is like a nursing home … think again! With independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, our team provides unbeatable...
1640 South Quebec Way, Denver, CO 80231
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Enjoy Every Minute of RetirementWe don’t like to brag, but we do think our assisted living community is one of the best in Colorado. But it isn’t just because we have a great location in downtown Denver or a beautiful building with spacious and elegantly-decorated common rooms. The men and women...
7205 W Quincy Ave, Lakewood, CO 80235
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
1500 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
Balfour Interiors teamed with Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP (RAMSA) to bring Balfour at Riverfront Park to life. For personal pampering, there’s a heated saltwater pool, steam room, and a full-service salon and spa with fully appointed lounges for men and women.Balfour at Riverfront Park...
4855 S Niagara St, Denver, CO 80237
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed, Semi-Private
The Carillon at Belleview Station has everything you would expect from a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who we are, it's...
2979 Uinta Street, Denver, CO 80238
Studio, 1 Bed, 2 Bed
The Balfour at Stapleton community incorporates all we have learned from our nearly 20 years of developing and operating senior housing in Colorado. Offering assisted living and memory care accommodations, found in all Balfour’s retirement communities in Denver, CO, paired with our signature...
Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:
Memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.
The median monthly cost of memory care in Denver is about $5,850 in the city proper, and $5,900 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of Colorado is around $5,795.
A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right memory care community in Denver for you or your loved one.
As one of the premier vacation and retirement destinations in the Rockies, Denver has an overall cost of living that is 30 points above the national average of 100. The ever-present scenic views mean that the average property value in the Mile High City is one of the highest in the county.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Health care | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax | Sales tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 102 | 92.5 | $1,372 | 19.4% | $322,837 | $60,098 | None | 8.31% |
An important factor in many seniors’ decisions to pick a location to live is the availability of quality medical communities. Denver is a major metropolitan area, and as such, offers many options for medical care. The following are the highest rated hospitals in the area:
Denver has a semi-arid continental type of climate. This means that Denver experiences hot and dry summers with cold winters. Due to its elevation the city receives large amounts of snow each year. On average, the humidity level for Denver is roughly 37%. The humidity levels are often highest during the month of February at about 45%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.5°F | 92°F (July) | 55°F (June) | 34°F | 49°F (January) | 19°F (December) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 18 (Good) | 48 (Good) |
Precipitation
| Average yearly rainfall | Average yearly snowfall |
|---|---|
| 16.7” | 60.2” |
Denver has a very diverse population, and as one of the fastest-growing American cities, has all the hallmarks of a modern metropolitan center. Frequently rated as offering a high quality of living, Denver is a place that people from all backgrounds feel comfortable calling home.
Since 1976, Denver has hosted the yearly PrideFest — an LGBTQ+ pride celebration which draws half a million people annually and is the third largest pride event in the country. Political leanings in Denver tend to be left of center, and in major elections the county often votes blue.
The Denver region is the 18th largest metro economy in the country and is home to several major corporations, such as AIMCO, the largest operator of apartment communities in the United States, employing approximately 3,500 people in the city of Denver. The Gates Corporation is also headquartered in the city, and is the world’s largest manufacturer of auto belts and hoses. The second-largest gold producer in North America, The Newmont Mining Company, also calls Denver home.
2016 Presidential Election for Denver County
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 73.7% | 18.9% | 7.4% |
Population Statistics
| Population city metro | Population city proper | Population density | Population trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,787,266 | 704,621 | 1,774 people per square mile | Growing at a rate of 1.5% |
Highest Level of Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 18% | 47% | 18% |
Age
| Median | 0-14 | 15-29 | 30-44 | 45-59 | 60-74 | 75+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 17.7% | 21% | 22.5% | 19.5% | 14.2% | 5.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more | Other or Not Specified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6% | 9.5% | 30.5% | 1% | 0.1% | 76.9% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
Crime
| Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|
| 37.3 | 7.4 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 71% | 10% | 15% | 4% | 6% |
Denver is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.
As a large city, Denver has much to offer in the way of entertainment and recreation. The state of Colorado has a reputation as a paradise to those who love the outdoors, and has plenty of options for nature lovers to take in the scenic beauty of the West in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
The Denver Art Museum contains over 68,000 pieces and displays a stunning collection of Native American art, displaying works from many different tribes of the North American regions. The museum also houses classical work from noted European artists, relics from the old West, and contemporary travelling exhibits.
For a stroll through the city replete with shopping and people-watching, visit the 16th Street Mall. A pedestrian mall featuring hundreds of trees, thousands of flowers, and a pathway designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, the 16th Street Mall is a must-visit destination for an afternoon walk or a stop at one of the numerous area cafes. Train and history buffs can make a short trip outside the city to the town of Golden to visit the Colorado Railroad Museum, which features over 100 locomotives and cars, as well as photos and historic artifacts, on display in a setting reminiscent of an 1880s rail depot.
Living in Denver offers plenty of access to the great outdoors. If you’d like to take in some of Colorado’s natural beauty, start with the Denver Botanical Gardens, a 24-acre park conveniently located right in the city. The site includes 50 different gardens, including many filled with plants native to the area, as well as gardens inspired by a variety of international locales with similar climates. The Botanical Gardens also features indoor plant displays which rotate according to season. Of course, no visit to Colorado would be complete without a trip to the famed Rocky Mountain National Park. Just a short drive outside the city, the park is a world-famous destination encompassing 415 square miles of awe-inspiring scenic beauty. The park has hundreds of miles of hiking trails, informational visitor centers, fantastic scenic overlooks, and many options are wheelchair accessible.
What are the top rated memory care facilities near Denver, Colorado?
Balfour Assisted Living & Memory Care Central Park, Golden Orchard I and StoneCreek of Littleton NOW OPEN are the top rated memory care facilities near Denver, Colorado. See full list of communities.
How many memory care facilities are there near Denver, Colorado?
There are 114 memory care facilities near Denver, Colorado. See the full list.
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