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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 $5,393 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 34 communities, read 674 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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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: 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
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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Cost of memory care in Upper Bear Creek, CO

The average cost of senior living in Upper Bear Creek is $5,393 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Littleton, CO with an average of $5,543 per month.

Memory care costs in Upper Bear Creek, CO, vs. nearby cities

Upper Bear Creek, CO
$5,393/mo

Memory care costs in Upper Bear Creek, CO, vs. state and national averages

Upper Bear Creek, CO
$5,393/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Upper Bear Creek, CO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,393/mo

Memory care costs in Upper Bear Creek, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,584/mo
Studio
$6,272/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,502/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,856/mo

Senior living costs in Upper Bear Creek 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: Upper Bear Creek, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUpper Bear Creek, COColoradoU.S.
Memory Care$5,393/mo$5,398/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,107/mo$5,181/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,125/mo$4,441/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Upper Bear Creek, CO:$5,393/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Upper Bear Creek, CO:$5,107/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Upper Bear Creek, CO:$4,125/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Upper Bear Creek, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Upper Bear Creek 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Upper Bear Creek, CO$7,619/mo$5,971/mo+27.6%
Colorado$7,031/mo$6,401/mo+9.8%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Upper Bear Creek, CO
2024 average cost:$7,619/mo
2023 average cost:$5,971/mo
Percent change:+27.6%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$7,031/mo
2023 average cost:$6,401/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Upper Bear Creek

Recent reviews for memory care in Upper Bear Creek

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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Highline Place in Littleton, CO

4.6
We chose Highline Place and seemed very caring and qualified to care for my father-in-law after a difficult experience with another facility. Very kind and compassionate staff!

Upper Bear Creek review score based on 130 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 130 reviews of 31 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

8.1
Upper Bear Creek, CO31 facilities
8.1
Floyd Hill, CO6 facilities
8.5
Idaho Springs, CO12 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 130 reviews of 31 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.
Upper Bear Creek, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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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
80.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
48.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
69.2%
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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
77.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.4%
25.7%
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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.
Upper Bear Creek, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
58.1%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.1%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25.8%
20.7%
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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
71%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
64.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.9%
22.5%
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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.
Upper Bear Creek, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
77.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
74.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
51.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Upper Bear Creek

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, Brookdale Littleton and Willowbrook Place 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 best memory care facilities near you in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado are Brookdale Pinehurst Park and Brookdale Parkplace. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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 $1200 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Upper Bear Creek, Colorado is $5,393. 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 $1200. 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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