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Memory care in Douglas County 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 Douglas County is about $5,656 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 227 communities, read 5160 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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Our son lives in Harmony. He is almost 40 and has lived here close to ten years. His apartment is lovely with a nice view on the third floor. His room has a new carpet and linoleum floor in the [removed] ...
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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.
Marycrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Denver, Colorado. Marycrest is a legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis, providing care and support in a quiet, home-like environment. At Marycrest, we are committed to providing the loving support and...
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Two months ago I moved mom into The Healthcare Resort's long-term care section (at the urging of my husband) and have only good things to say about them. It's a 2-year old building, very handicapped...
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, 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.
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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.
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My mom lives at the Oberon House and a feel very good about the exceptional care she receives. The staff is very kind and caring, as is the owner of the Oberon who is on site almost daily. I believe that...
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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.
Oberon House is an assisted living community located in picturesque Arvada, Colorado. In a Frank Lloyd Wright style setting and on the south side of a dominant hill, Oberon House lies to the east of the Denver skyline, to the south of Pike's Peak, and to the south of the foothills of Golden,...
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My Aunt lived at the Medalion until she passed away in March. We had In Home Hospice for her and I could not believe how compassionate the staff was at the Medalion, as we were going through those last hours...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mom has been living in Nightingale Lane for two years and we are very happy with the facility and the care mom has received since her move. The staff is loving and patient and we think the food is good as...
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.
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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.
Care Group at Indian Tree is a residential care home that is located in Jefferson and Adams counties in Arvada CO. This is a loving residence where caregivers attend to the resident's needs in a group home setting. The climate is humid continental creating starkly contrasting seasons within the...
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I appreciate the care my brother is receiving from a well-trained and well-supervised staff. His doctor told me he has never seen my brother in such good physical condition. Director [removed] Larson is well...
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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.
Residence at Skyway Park Residence at Skyway Park is a well-appointed assisted living community in the scenic city of Colorado Springs, CO. Our modern, landscaped community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Bear Creek Regional Park, providing stunning views of the surrounding...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home 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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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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.
Covenant Retirement Communities have been leading the charge to meet the needs of older adults for over a century. Since 1886, we’ve focused on helping residents live more fulfilling lives. We continue to build on this great legacy as we expand to serve more communities.Today, at Covenant Village...
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It’s a good place, the staff are great and were very helpful getting me into my new home! They made the transition into the community much easier than I expected. I have no complaints at all!
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.
The Villas at Sunny Acres is a continuing care retirement community located on 64 beautiful acres in north metropolitan Denver. The community offers independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with Alzheimer's care opening in September 2006. The campus features two lakes, walking...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Douglas County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Douglas County is $5,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Air Force Academy, CO with an average of $5,245 per month.

Memory care costs in Douglas County, CO, vs. nearby counties

Douglas County, CO
$5,657/mo
$5,562/mo

Memory care costs in Douglas County, CO, vs. state and national averages

Douglas County, CO
$5,657/mo
U.S. national average
$5,015/mo

Memory care costs in Douglas County, CO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,657/mo

Memory care costs in Douglas County, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,381/mo
Studio
$7,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,494/mo

Senior living costs in Douglas County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Douglas County, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDouglas County, COColoradoU.S.
Memory Care$5,657/mo$5,469/mo$5,015/mo
Assisted Living$5,290/mo$5,249/mo$4,753/mo
Independent Living$5,015/mo$4,502/mo$4,212/mo
Memory Care
Douglas County, CO:$5,657/mo
Colorado:$5,469/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
Assisted Living
Douglas County, CO:$5,290/mo
Colorado:$5,249/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Independent Living
Douglas County, CO:$5,015/mo
Colorado:$4,502/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
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Memory care costs in Douglas County, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Douglas County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Douglas County, CO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Douglas County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Douglas County, CO$7,011/mo$6,329/mo+10.8%
Colorado$7,037/mo$6,397/mo+10.0%
National$6,485/mo$6,147/mo+5.5%
Douglas County, CO
2024 average cost:$7,011/mo
2023 average cost:$6,329/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$7,037/mo
2023 average cost:$6,397/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Douglas County

Recent reviews for memory care in Douglas County

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living at Chestnut Hill in Highlands Ranch, CO

5.0
We moved our father in here back in 2008 and he was here for 6 years. They took great care of him and the staff including management were very accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a caring clean home.

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.

MorningStar of Wheat Ridge

5.0
We chose MorningStar primarily for the location and I was very impressed with the facility, it is newer and has a lot of fine things. Even though it was covid, the directors met with me in person and listened to my questions and concerns and addressed my issues. Overall, it has been a great ...
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Douglas County review score based on 1,065 family reviews

8.1
Review score195 facilities1065 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 1065 reviews of 195 Douglas County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Douglas County 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

Douglas County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Douglas County, CO195 facilities
7.9
Castle Rock, CO9 facilities
8.1
Larkspur, CO212 facilities

Review subcategories for Douglas County 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 1,065 reviews of 195 Douglas County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Douglas County 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.
Douglas County, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Douglas County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Douglas County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Douglas County, 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 Douglas County 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 Douglas County 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
74.1%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.9%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.6%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
43%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Douglas County 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 Douglas County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Douglas County, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.5%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50.3%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.4%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Douglas County 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 Douglas County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Douglas County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.5%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.9%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
51.3%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.9%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Douglas County 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 Douglas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
57.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.6%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
54.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.2%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Douglas County 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 Douglas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Douglas County, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
66.8%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.8%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.4%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
74.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.7%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.4%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
48.7%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.5%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Douglas County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Colorado memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Douglas County protect seniors.
Learn about Colorado memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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