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Memory care in Shirley 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 Shirley is about $7,159 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 81 communities, read 1945 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Colorado Springs, Woodland Park and Monument.

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Photo of Springs Ranch Memory Care
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55 Floor plans available
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This facility has been satisfactory for us. My mom is still there and well taken care of. We used them for both my mom and dad. As memory care facilities go, I think they are probably one of the better ones...
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.
Springs Ranch Memory Care is family owned by the Koelsch family and their specialty has been memory care since 1958. Springs Ranch was built 4 years ago and is an upscale beautiful community customized with the intention of providing the finest living experience for those with memory impairment....
Photo of Bear Creek Senior Living
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We've had a very good experience at Bear Creek. I would recommend Bear Creek to people looking for a place. All interactions with all staff so far have been great!
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.
Bear Creek Senior Living is an exceptional senior care community located in the vibrant and growing city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our community is ideally located in a quiet area of the city boasting a view of Cheyenne Mountain, just a short distance from Red Rock Canyon Park and with...
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33 Floor plans available
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I have parents in both memory care and assisted living and so far so good. I would have to give a shout out to [name removed] the front agent at the desk, she is amazing and always so helpful, goes above and...
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.
Sunrise at University Park sits in the heart of North Colorado Springs. Our community is situated in the prestigious University Park neighborhood, with over 100 acres of open space and trails available. We offer Assisted Living and Memory Care, hosting and supporting a monthly Alzheimer's...
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Some staff get a 5 like [name removed] and [name removed], but others especially the night staff, might get a 3, just because they were not as dedicated to my mom. I think over all as difficult as it was to...
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.
Liberty Heights at Northgate is an assisted living community in the city of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado for those seniors who are seeking memory care services. When a senior is seeking a great place to live in the city of Colorado Springs, they will find that in this community. The...
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The staff is incredible. They were very helpful. The building is beautiful. Very warming to walk into. And it's is kept up superbly.
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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Photo of MorningStar at RidgeGate
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The apartments are roomy, the staff is very attentive and understanding of my mothers needs. She's in hospice now and quite hard to deal with. The common areas are nice and they have plenty of activities....
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.
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77 Floor plans available
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21 reviews
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The staff is wonderful. My mother has only said positive things about the staff. Food portions could be a little bit more. I would highly recommend Cappella.
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 spirit of Pueblo County resounds at Cappella of Pueblo West, the area’s reputable and long-serving assisted living community. Here, age and capabilities have no boundaries, friendships flourish and lives are enriched through social, intellectual, inspirational, and physical activities.
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Photo of Caley Ridge Assisted Living
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It's only been a few months, but we've been very happy with Caley Ridge so far. The staff has been good, it seems safe and clean, and they seem to have a decent amount of activities for their residents. ...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Caring for our residents, and helping the whole family...life is good at Caley Ridge! We pride ourselves on providing continual support to the whole family as seniors make the transition to our community. Our friendly and informed staff are here to help you with any questions or concerns you may...
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Photo of Bethesda Gardens Monument
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.8
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I would recommend to others and I have already. We were attracted to them because of the professionalism of the staff, smaller than others I saw ( I liked one floor), a warm feeling, the décor, clean, and...
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.
Bethesda Gardens Monument was designed with service in mind. As part of a faith-based nonprofit organization with nearly 60 years of experience in senior care, we’ve channeled all that we’ve learned into meeting the senior living needs of the Tri-Lakes region — including Palmer Lake, Monument and...
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Photo of Brookdale Broadmoor
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.8
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69 reviews
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The Clare Bridge Program Ccordinator/Activities Director is amazing! She conducts many activities for the memory care patients and truly cares how each resident feels. The staff are wonderful people and...
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.
Time to Enjoy the Good LifeImagine waking up in a place that gives you the freedom to redefine what it means to be independent. When you move into our assisted living and memory care community, you have every opportunity to do just that. Because we handle all the household chores like cooking,...
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Photo of Broadmoor Court
66 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.2
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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Overall this is a very nice community - clean, spacious, attractive, with a beautiful dining room, attractive private or shared rooms, and staff that really seem to care about your loved ones' health and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Broadmoor Court's bright, airy community welcomes residents to a lifestyle that supports their independence and their family's peace of mind. Nestled in an established neighborhood with easy access to south Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, and the Broadmoor, resident families love our convenient...
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Photo of The Retreat at Sunny Vista
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55 Floor plans available
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The staff, Weather, medication administration, medical or maintenance and housekeeping are all very friendly and supportive of the residents at Sunny Vista. However, in the memory care unit with people who...
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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Photo of MacKenzie Place Colorado Springs
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I would give a Mackenzie Place a five on all the above categories. We have been so pleased and would recommend Mackenzie Place to everybody and anyone. I looked at many places and this was the best place and...
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.
When you visit our senior living community in the heart of Colorado Springs, you’ll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is bustling, people are laughing, and friends are chatting. Some...
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Photo of New Day Cottages at Pine Creek
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The staff at New Day at that time were phenomenal. They truly cared for my mom. When she was in hospice there, they held her, and cried with us and truly felt her loss themselves. Some of them still text to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
New Day Cottages at Pine Creek is a newly constructed residential care home situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. This one level ranch style cottage has a gorgeous view of Pikes Peak. Our group home residents enjoy regular outings to restaurants, picnics, and cultural fairs...
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Photo of Legend of Colorado Springs
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Overall this facility is great. The best part is the staff - they are great and overall very attentive. The turnover rate is low. However they could use some extra people skills and conflict...
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.
At Legend of Colorado Springs, an assisted senior living and memory care community, residents enjoy endless blue skies, beautiful, natural scenery of Pikes Peak from a sprawling second-floor balcony, along with the perfect blend of amenities and services that make residents feel right at...
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Photo of The Bridge at Colorado Springs
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I picked The Bridge because I liked it better. Most people do that. I didn't have lots of options with the nursing care Mom required. And the Bear Creek location was not desirable for most visitors for...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Bridge at Colorado Springs features the finest in Assisted Living. With stunning surroundings, outstanding services and an abundance of amenities, our residents are proud to call The Bridge at Colorado Springs home. Independent Living combines community living with the privacy of your own...
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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.
Colorado Springs Senior Homes is located in the picturesque town of Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs is situated at the base of Pike's Peak at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains. It's a beautiful modern city, with outdoor fun like parks and bike trails, as well as many local...
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Photo of The Gardens at ViewPointe
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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If the resident needs assistance with mobility, this is not the best option but for those who need very little help with mobility or daily life activities, it is a great and welcoming environment. We picked...
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.
In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom.  We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community.  Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors...
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The staff and administration truly care for the residents and want them to live a full and meaningful life. I appreciate the care and attention you provide for my loved one.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Appletree Assisted Living is a small-sized assisted living community with a big heart, located conveniently near Colorado Springs, CO. With stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and a pleasant climate, Colorado Springs consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the US. With over 300...
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It's one building with four different sections. The residents are grouped together as far as their care is concerned, and you can go from step 1 all the way to the end with Alzheimers. It's gated so they are...
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.
Photo of Primrose Retirement Community of Pueblo
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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.
Primrose Retirement Community of Pueblo is located in Pueblo, Colorado. We strive to create a happy and dignified living environment for our elderly residents. Our independent housing facility offers a fitness center, theater and pub. Our dining area looks like a bistro, not a hospital dining...
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Hi there, I just wanted to share how every happy how my family has been with our 86yrs old Father in your care at this location (Solange at Grouseberry) Parker, Colorado. I would like to personally say THANK...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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The home setting is great! They encourage visitors at any time. They are friendly and it is always clean. The residents are encouraged to get up and dressed daily. They also all eat together in kitchen...
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.
Columbine Chateau is a small 24 hour Assisted living facility that is located in Pueblo West, Co. We pride ourselves in being more of a family home and providing our residents with more one on one care so they can have a better quality of life. We are able to have a higher ratio of staff per...
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The building is very clean. The apartment is very nice. We did have some issues with the quality of the food and I spoke to the corporate office and my parents are happier. Now. There has been a good amount...
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.
Located just under an hour from Colorado Springs, The Ivy Pueblo offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in a peaceful setting surrounded by Colorado’s natural beauty. Nestled among open green meadows, the community provides a serene atmosphere while still offering convenient...
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Overall experience was good. We had our loved one there for 3 es. 2 week stays and 2 weeks prior to her passing. Receptionist were great, staff was caring and competent, room was nice, very clean. We would...
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.
Premier Senior Living in Castle Pines, ColoradoWelcome to Legacy Village of Castle Pines, recent recipient of the Pinnacle® Customer Experience 2023 award/recognition. Conveniently located just 20 miles south of Denver, in one of Colorado's most upscale neighborhoods, Legacy Village is a premier...
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Cost of memory care in Shirley, CO

The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $7,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pueblo, CO with an average of $6,449 per month.

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

Shirley, CO
$7,159/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,159/mo

Memory care costs in Shirley, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,892/mo
Studio
$7,076/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,851/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,590/mo

Senior living costs in Shirley 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: Shirley, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShirley, COColoradoU.S.
Memory Care$7,159/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,824/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,804/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Shirley, CO:$7,159/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Shirley, CO:$5,824/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Shirley, CO:$3,804/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Shirley, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shirley 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 average 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
Shirley, CO$7,248/mo$6,887/mo+5.2%
Colorado$7,080/mo$6,615/mo+7.0%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Shirley, CO
2024 average cost:$7,248/mo
2023 average cost:$6,887/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$7,080/mo
2023 average cost:$6,615/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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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 Shirley

Recent reviews for memory care in Shirley

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.

MacKenzie Place Colorado Springs

5.0
Everything is great about MacKenzie Place. The apartments are wonderful, open, airy, and full of light, the food is great, and the staff is very pleasant and smiley. They have so many activities; exercise classes, cards, games; anything you could think of, it’s here. Possibly the best reason to ...
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Lincoln Meadows Senior Living in Parker, CO

5.0
The staff at Lincoln Meadows are very helpful and very friendly. I love the fact that when my mom walks by, the staff greet her by her name. It makes her feel like an important part of the community which was very helpful with her transition. The food seemed pretty good when she first moved ...
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Shirley review score based on 390 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 390 reviews of 81 Shirley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shirley 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

Shirley review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Shirley 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 390 reviews of 81 Shirley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shirley 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.
Shirley, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.4
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Shirley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shirley, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.1%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.4%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
48.1%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
48.1%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
60.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Shirley

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