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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Elk Meadows, CO
Memory care in Big Elk Meadows offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Big Elk Meadows is about $6,253 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 18 communities, read 260 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.6
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I wrote a Google review about Sunrise, singing its praises. It has been a wonderful home for our mother. She feels safe, nurtured, and contented. Her health has improved since she moved in, thanks to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Sunrise of Boulder is nestled in a quiet neighborhood with gorgeous mountain views next to a city park and bike path. All our rooms are conveniently located on the first floor, and our decor is arts-and-crafts with a ski lodge/cottage appeal.Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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33 reviews
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...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
More Time for the Things You LoveNestled in a quiet little residential neighborhood, our charming assisted living community is just a few minutes from the beautiful McIntosh Park and a hop, skip and a jump from bustling downtown Boulder. If you’re craving a day out on the town, it won’t take you...
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9.3
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69 reviews
Our experience has been wonderful. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They took the extra time to make sure my mom adjusted from independent living to assisted. The staff always contacts me if they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Here you can redefine your independence.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care in Loveland, Colorado, could be right for you. So go ahead and take a yoga...
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9.2
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38 reviews
[name removed] was awesome, willing to connect with me at any time to set up tours and visits, and to answer questions. She gets five stars! The only wish I have is that there was more information on each...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Living Life To The FullestTucked in the charming and scenic town of Boulder, Colorado, you’ll find a wonderful assisted living community full of men and women who inspire you to wake up each morning and live life to the fullest. Free from the burdens of home maintenance and chores, you can fill...
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13 reviews
I highly recommend this place out of all the places in Boulder. [community removed] is also lovely, lower key and sweet. For my social mother in law, the Pearl is heaven. Fantastic staff, excellent food,...
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.
Live.It is all up to you. With a full slate of fun activities, health and wellness and travel programs, dining options, and the proximity of downtown Boulder, the University and lively Pearl Street, there are choices galore at The Pearl at Boulder Creek. Fill your days with the richness of...
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8.5
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50 reviews
[name removed], at the front desk, is a fantastic asset to the Atria. She is always warm and friendly and kind to everyone that she meets while she juggles her many responsibilities. She also is very kind...
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.
Nestled beneath the majestic Rocky Mountains and Longs Peak, Atria Longmont offers a luxurious, fulfilling lifestyle for discerning older adults. We are located near Golden Ponds Park, with easy access to the area's finest hospitals, entertainment and shopping. We also offer more than 200 social...
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7 reviews
My wife and I would move there in a minute - we are both old enough. The food is excellent and the overall atmosphere is great. They do not have a pool, bowling alley which is not a requirement for most...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The Bridge at Longmont, Colorado, is an ideal setting for seniors looking for an active and rewarding retirement community to call home.Offering the finest in assisted living, The Bridge at Longmont provides personalized services and amenities centered on the needs and interests of each resident....
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5 reviews
I am so grateful for the quality of care my husband received during 16 months at Balfour Longmont Memory Care, an elegant and beautiful facility. To the leadership, to the RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and care partners,...
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.
Now open!! Balfour Longmont answers the needs of seniors in northern Boulder, southern Larimer, and western Weld counties of Colorado. Offering a superior continuum of care in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care and staying true to Balfour's values.Attention to the smallest of...
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Our mother received wonderful loving care at Alta Vita Memory Care in Longmont, CO. Each team member treated mom and our family with respect. It is a "homey" atmosphere and very clean. Our family would...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
AltaVita Assisted Living Memory Care Centre is a locally-owned and family-oriented memory care community in Longmont, Colorado. Our community is comprised of secure, comfortable apartment suites for individuals who need and deserve special care due to memory related illnesses such as Alzheimer's...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Beautiful setting, well maintained residence. Updated bathrooms and heating and cooling system that have made my mother's suite very comfortable. Great staff and by far the most affordable AL in Longmont.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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Alta Vita is the BEST assisted living I have known. [Name removed] has been one amazing employee over the months she has been working for this company, always has a big smile & is such hard worker girl. I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
AltaVita Senior Residences offers state of the art Memory Care and Assisted Living. AltaVita is a locally-owned and family-oriented community in Longmont, Colorado, north of the Boulder-Denver area. We provide high quality apartment suites in a warm environment while offering services and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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.
Envision the breathtaking view of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Residents of Merrill Gardens at Loveland can see the changing colors of the mountains under a clear blue sky, hear the magnificent sounds of elks bugling and birds singing, feel the soft snowflakes as they slowly drift down from the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The Mezzanine at Golden West is Golden West’s assisted living community on the north side of the Golden West campus. The Mezzanine is a four-story building with 56 assisted living apartments, each with wall-to-wall windows that highlight the expansive views of Boulder. Life at The Mezzanine at...
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Cost of memory care in Big Elk Meadows, CO
The average cost of senior living in Big Elk Meadows is $6,253 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Collins, CO with an average of $5,158 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Big Elk Meadows
Recent reviews for memory care in Big Elk Meadows
MorningStar of Boulder
5.0
From the minute we toured MorningStar Boulder we knew this was the right fit for my dad. My mom was so scared to move him, and the staff here made all the difference. They understand his needs and really make him feel at home. My mom is happy to visit him and see how well he is doing here.
Bethesda Gardens Loveland
5.0
My dad said, "I'll take it", after touring the facility and finding they had a room available. After a little over two months there, he has nothing but positive things to say about the facility, the people, the staff, the food, and the social opportunities. He is happy!
Brookdale North Loveland
4.6
I would tell others that the staff here really bonds with the residents, always going the extra mile for them. I would say that the staff majors in caring.
The facility offers 3 different sizes of rooms depending on what you may need. The cable is available, but not much else.
Big Elk Meadows review score based on 57 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 16 Big Elk Meadows memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Big Elk Meadows review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
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Review subcategories for Big Elk Meadows memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 57 reviews of 16 Big Elk Meadows memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Big Elk Meadows resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Big Elk Meadows, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Big Elk Meadows memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Elk Meadows memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Elk Meadows, 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 Big Elk Meadows memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Big Elk Meadows that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
68.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.3%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Big Elk Meadows memory care
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 Big Elk Meadows Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Elk Meadows memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Elk Meadows partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Elk Meadows memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Elk Meadows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Elk Meadows memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Big Elk Meadows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.8%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
68.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Boulder, Brookdale Longmont and Seven Lakes Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Elk Meadows, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 18 memory care facilities near Big Elk Meadows, Colorado. See the full list.
The 18 memory care facilities near you in Big Elk Meadows, Colorado typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Elk Meadows, Colorado, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Big Elk Meadows, Colorado, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Big Elk Meadows, Colorado ranges from $2850 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Big Elk Meadows, Colorado is $6,253. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Big Elk Meadows, Colorado typically starts at $2850. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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