If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Denver 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 Denver, 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 Denver or another care type is right for you. Browse 222 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Denver.
We are also serving Nursing Homes facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gateway, Cherry Creek and Capitol Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Arvada, Aurora or Broomfield.
I love it here at this community. It is wonderful, they have activities and the staff are very caring and responsive to the residents. I keep trying to get all of my friends to move in I like it here so much.
Read moreWe chose The Carillon because of the opportunity for her to progress into assisted living and she can stay in her current apartment and they would bring assistance to her rather than having to change rooms. The apartment sizes here are really good. They've done exceptionally well with activities especially coming out of covid. They have undergone a change in staff so the food is good, but the service is not quite as good as it could be. I would recommend to others looking.
Read moreMy dad has recently made the move into this community and so far everything is going well for him. The staff have been wonderful to work with and I am comfortable with the care he has been provided. He has had no complaints about the meals and enjoys participating in some of the great activities they have to offer all of the residents. Overall it has been a great fit and I would recommend it to anyone interested.
Read more10200 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80231 | 8.6 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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...
... Read moreWe chose Harvard Square because of the location and when we were down here touring it just felt like the right fit. The food is really good, the chef met with my mom the first day and wanted to make sure she...
150 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80230 | 5.3 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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...
... Read moreOur loved one was there for a short period of time but we saw plenty of activities going on and we would recommend this community to others.
555 South Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO 80226 | 5.1 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
A community in the mountainside city of Lakewood, Colorado, in Jefferson County.
We chose the community for dad because it was highly occupied, there was a bigger community feel to it and we wanted to make sure that he had a lot of people around him. The care staff has been great and...
11475 Pearl Street, Northglenn, CO 80233 | 10.8 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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,...
... Read moreThis is a very friendly place. It is a community, and easy to make friends there. It is in an older building, and not fancy. This isn't upscale at all. They have some activities for the residents and are...
111 Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80218 | 2.3 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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...
... Read moreI think that the staff is unbelievably kind and patient, far beyond what I could have expected. The apartments are very nice. My loved one has an updated, modern apartment, so it's a very nice place to...
2800 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215 | 7.8 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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...
... Read moreFor the most part we're pretty happy. When I give them feedback on what I'd like to see with memory care residents, they don't really make any changes. But they do a good job with cleanliness. I like that...
3151 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227 | 7.8 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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...
... Read moreI think the staff is friendly, but I also think that there is difficulty in keeping consistency with the staff. There has been some turnover. There are a few on staff that have been terrific, and there are...
251 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246 | 3.9 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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...
... Read moreThis community has struggled to keep staff but I know that is something that is going on everywhere. They have had 3-4 directors in the past year. Communication is not good I have left VM and I do not...
6383 E. Girard Place, Denver, CO 80222 | 7.7 miles from Denver center
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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...
... Read moreWe chose Highpointe because of the cost, it was a set cost and did not change so we were able to budget and plan. We are allowed to go visit my dad and they can talk through the glass or outside with a mask,...
2500 S Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80231 | 7.5 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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...
... Read moreThey've been great. There have been just a couple little things here and there. For instance, we wish his bathroom was kept a little cleaner. But it's been great overall. They provided us with a lot of...
2020 South Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80210 | 5.5 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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...
... Read moreThe experience here has been good. The food of course is the thing that has been rather disappointing, but it has been improving. There's a learning curve after living in a house for 55 years. Moving here...
6800 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO 80224 | 5.6 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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...
... Read moreThis place is amazing. The staff are caring and compassionate. The Executive Director is always available and friendly, she knows all the residents and it shows how much she cares. She has lifted the level...
4901 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237 | 9.6 miles from Denver center
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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...
... Read moreWe did not find another facility in Denver that met all the medical needs for our mom like B.Suites.@DTS. Her care there was over 3 years. We found the staff and workers appreciating and assisting mom on...
1805 South Balsam Street, Lakewood, CO 80232 | 6.8 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Nursing Homes, Independent Living
How does a retirement with fewer chores and more adventures sound? We’ll take care of the chores while you focus on what you want to do. Here at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with both independent living and skilled nursing, if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll...
... Read moreIt's a pretty good community, and I feel comfortable with my father there. The staff is very friendly and caring. They do invest in the facilities but I would like to see more staff for the community. I...
5195 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80236 | 8.1 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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...
... Read moreThey are very caring. They communicate very well with family. They do respond when ever family has questions. They work very hard to meet the residents needs. They offer a lot of activities. The meal times...
8101 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80247 | 6.5 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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...
... Read moreI like the size of community and the attention to all the residents and how quickly they came to recognize our loved one, to welcome her, and encourage her to get involved. They were very thoughtful during...
3790 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80236 | 8.0 miles from Denver center
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A Life Well LivedRegardless of where your family member is on life’s journey, they deserve to enjoy the same wonderful quality of life as everyone else. At our memory care community in Denver, Colorado, each senior experiences the love and kindness of a care team member who gently guides them...
... Read moreBrookdale was so helpful with the moving process, and have really been good towards our loved one. We think our loved one is starting to like it there, she has made some friends with other ladies and she has...
1640 South Quebec Way, Denver, CO 80231 | 6.9 miles from Denver center
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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...
... Read moreSo far mom is doing fine at this community, The staff are nice and helpful. She has made friends. The food is ok and she likes to participate in some of the activities. The community is clean and they have...
7205 W Quincy Ave, Lakewood, CO 80235 | 8.5 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
The staff, food, and activities are wonderful. This is a pleasant environment. It feels like a resort or hotel. The residents are friendly along with the staff. There are only 220 people living in...
22 S Adams St, Denver, CO 80209 | 3.3 miles from Denver center
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Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) is a place to call home. We have 26 spacious Assisted Living apartments, where our residents and care partners become like a second family. Kavod has been in operation since 1971. Our residents come from all faiths, traditions and backgrounds. We are an inclusive and...
... Read moreKavod senior life is a gem to me, it has been my grandparents and my mothers home for over 20 years. Kavod means much more to me than just a senior life apartments. It has provided a good home for my family...
1500 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202 | (< 1 mile) from Denver center
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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...
... Read moreMy parents live in Independent Living here. Beautiful community and amazing care! The restaurants are also great with a chef and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
4855 S Niagara St, Denver, CO 80237 | 8.8 miles from Denver center
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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...
... Read moreWhen I went in here and they quoted me a price, they never said anything about the initiation fee, that was expensive but I know that happens everywhere. I would give the staff a 5 plus, when you walk in...
5361 W 26th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 | 3.2 miles from Denver center
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Spring Ridge Park is licensed assisted living campus exclusively for adults experiencing irreversible memory loss due to Alzheimer's Disease or another type of organically caused dementia. We believe our residents sense of personal identity and self-respect in paramount to their happiness. Their...
... Read moreThis is an amazing community that cares about their residents. Everyone who works here has been trained in memory care so if a resident needs assistance they know where to go and what to do. Mom's room is...
2440 S Wabash St, Denver, CO 80231 | 7.7 miles from Denver center
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Sometimes my loved one has to wait a while for things to be updated or taken care of but overall the place is very nice. It is expensive but with the feeling and the experience that she is getting it is...
2979 Uinta Street, Denver, CO 80238 | 5.5 miles from Denver center
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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...
... Read moreThe admissions process was very supportive. They made it easy. Mother was discharged from rehab and needed a place to stay within three days, and they accommodated her in a temporary room and then did the...
In Denver, CO, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Denver, CO, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Public transportation in Denver is provided by the Regional Transportation District, which operates bus, rail, and light rail services throughout the county. A car may be necessary, however, to get around the city outside of the downtown area. There are a number of services in the city that offer senior transportation, including RTD SeniorRide, which picks up groups of ten or more people from a single destination to travel to select community events for a fee.
Denver is a major metropolitan area, and as such, offers many options for medical care. Top hospitals in the city include UC Health University of Colorado Hospital, Porter Adventist Hospital, and Sky Ridge Medical Center.
Known as “The Mile High City,” Denver has much to offer in the way of entertainment and recreation. The Denver Art Museum contains over 68,000 pieces and displays a stunning collection of Native American art, showcasing works from many different tribes of the North American regions. 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. Train and history buffs can take 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 also 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 within the city. 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.
Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:
Balfour at Riverfront Park, The Gardens at St. Elizabeth and Briarwood Health Care Ctr are the top rated nursing homes near Denver, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 222 nursing homes near Denver, Colorado. See the full list.
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