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Memory care in El Rancho 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 El Rancho is about $5,676 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 620 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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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
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.
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 Homestead at Lakewood is just what you would imagine - a homestead made up of an assisted living "hacienda" and a cluster of red tile-roofed independent cottages with people that enjoy a comfortable, more relaxed style of living. The southwestern-style architecture accents the 4 1/2 acres of...
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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.
The Inn at Lakewood is a place where home and community come together. With spacious apartments and nearby shopping, restaurants, theatres, and places of worship, residents can maintain the lifestyle they deserve. Residents have a choice of 137 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, all...
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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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Cost of memory care in El Rancho, CO

The average cost of senior living in El Rancho is $5,676 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $5,393 per month.

Memory care costs in El Rancho, CO, vs. nearby cities

El Rancho, CO
$5,676/mo

Memory care costs in El Rancho, CO, vs. state and national averages

El Rancho, CO
$5,676/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in El Rancho, CO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,676/mo

Memory care costs in El Rancho, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,744/mo
Studio
$6,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,066/mo

Senior living costs in El Rancho 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: El Rancho, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Rancho, COColoradoU.S.
Memory Care$5,676/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,271/mo$5,180/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,535/mo$4,441/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
El Rancho, CO:$5,676/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
El Rancho, CO:$5,271/mo
Colorado:$5,180/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
El Rancho, CO:$4,535/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in El Rancho, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in El Rancho 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 El Rancho, CO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in El Rancho 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.
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
El Rancho, CO$7,353/mo$5,496/mo+33.8%
Colorado$7,031/mo$6,401/mo+9.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
El Rancho, CO
2024 average cost:$7,353/mo
2023 average cost:$5,496/mo
Percent change:+33.8%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$7,031/mo
2023 average cost:$6,401/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
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2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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 El Rancho

Recent reviews for memory care in El Rancho

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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Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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El Rancho review score based on 123 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 30 El Rancho memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The El Rancho 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

El Rancho review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
El Rancho, CO30 facilities
8.1
Floyd Hill, CO6 facilities
8.1

Review subcategories for El Rancho 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 123 reviews of 30 El Rancho memory care communities. This chart helps you compare El Rancho 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.
El Rancho, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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El Rancho memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Rancho memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Rancho, 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 El Rancho 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 El Rancho that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.7%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in El Rancho 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 El Rancho Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Rancho 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 El Rancho partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
56.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.7%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in El Rancho 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 El Rancho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
70%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
63.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Rancho 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 El Rancho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Rancho, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
73.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in El Rancho

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 El Rancho protect seniors.
Learn about Colorado memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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