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Memory care in Upper Bear Creek 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 Upper Bear Creek is about $5,023 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 663 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Verandas at Wheat Ridge
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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.
About Us The Verandas offers 'board and care' or 'family style' assisted living. Unlike 'apartment style' assisted living, board and care can offer round the clock personal care. Folks who stay at The Verandas are typically able to make their own transfers, assist in their own dressing, enjoy...
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My Mom [name removed] had a wonderful experience at the Manor for almost two years. The staff is kind, caring and so attuned to [name removed] needs. Food is excellent and made by a great chef! 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.
The Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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The place was great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 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: 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.
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.
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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I've been at Eaton for 17 months. I recommend Eaton to all who seek an active life while aging. I love the many opportunities to socialize. I feel we here at Eaton are given the best place to age that could...
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.
Eaton Terrace Residences opened in 1980 to provide a congregate (meal program and scheduled transportation included), rental subsidy program to adults 62 and over.  Located near Lakewood's Belmar Town Center, this community offers 161 one-bedroom apartments with beautiful downtown and...
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Cost of memory care in Upper Bear Creek, CO

The average cost of senior living in Upper Bear Creek is $5,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Littleton, CO with an average of $5,117 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Upper Bear Creek, CO vs. nearby cities

Upper Bear Creek, CO
$5,023/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Upper Bear Creek, CO vs. the state and national average

Upper Bear Creek, CO
$5,023/mo
U.S. national average
$4,983/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Upper Bear Creek vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,023/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Upper Bear Creek, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,293/mo
Studio
$6,304/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,244/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,603/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Upper Bear Creek over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Upper Bear Creek

Recent reviews for memory care in Upper Bear Creek

Golden Lodge Assisted Living

3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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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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Upper Bear Creek review score based on 121 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 121 reviews of 33 Upper Bear Creek memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Upper Bear Creek 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

Upper Bear Creek review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Upper Bear Creek, CO33 facilities
6.2
Floyd Hill, CO5 facilities
6.7
Idaho Springs, CO11 facilities

Review subcategories for Upper Bear Creek 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 121 reviews of 33 Upper Bear Creek memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Upper Bear Creek 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Upper Bear Creek memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Upper Bear Creek memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Upper Bear Creek, 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 Upper Bear Creek 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 Upper Bear Creek 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
81.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.6%
48%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.8%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.5%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
84.8%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.8%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Upper Bear Creek 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 Upper Bear Creek Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Upper Bear Creek, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.6%
45.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.2%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Upper Bear Creek 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 Upper Bear Creek 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
24.2%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.6%
44.2%
No sugar
No sugar
57.6%
41.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.6%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Upper Bear Creek 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 Upper Bear Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Upper Bear Creek, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.6%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Upper Bear Creek 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 Upper Bear Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75.8%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.5%
28.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.7%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.8%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
39.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
34.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.7%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
48.5%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
21.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.7%
46.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Pinehurst Park, Brookdale Parkplace and The Ridge Pinehurst are the top-rated memory care facilities near Upper Bear Creek, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 34 memory care facilities near Upper Bear Creek, Colorado. See the full list.

The 34 memory care facilities near you in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Upper Bear Creek, 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 Upper Bear Creek, 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 Upper Bear Creek, Colorado ranges from $879 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado is $5,023. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado typically starts at $879. 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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