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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Blue River, CO
Assisted living costs in Blue River average about $4,792 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Blue River. Our detailed directory has 54 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Vail, Frisco and Fairplay.
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Would prefer to have more flexibility in seating in dining room for meals. Addressed with leadership and informed people can select to sit anywhere.
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.
Welcome HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
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Golden Lodge Assisted Living is very accommodating in creating a program based on individual needs. We used them for respite care for my husband.
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.
Locally owned and operated Retirement Community, offering both Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Services. Golden Lodge is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people age 55-plus with an exceptional lifestyle, residences, programs, services and...
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The community does really feel like a community, and I feel like I know the staff and they take good care of my loved one. communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. ...
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.
Nestled in a serene mountain setting, Elk Run Assisted Living Community provides quality care to seniors. An easy commute from Denver or points west on the I-70 corridor, Elk Run is just minutes from the freeway. The facility adjoins mountain open space, offering views of meadows and wildlife....
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Overall, I've been very satisfied with the care and the facilities. The staff is wonderful. There's one caregiver in particular who is always cheerful when she comes in, she gives compliments, and she...
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
World-class mountain scenery. Heaven-class loving care. Our private family home is a non-institutional, mountain valley haven where personalized assistance awaits your loved one. Though state licensed for assisted living, this is our personal home where we live, 24 hours per day. As an actual...
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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.
Carefree living at Castle Peak means you no longer have the worries of home ownership. All housekeeping, personal laundry and flat linens, maintenance, repairs, snow removal and lawn care are done for you. Property taxes and all utilities are paid except phone and cable TV. Castle Peak will also...
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Blue River, CO
The average cost of senior living in Blue River is $4,792 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairplay, CO with an average of $3,788 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blue River, CO vs. nearby cities
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Blue River, CO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Blue River
Recent reviews for assisted living in Blue River
Brookdale Littleton
4.5
I would recommend this facility. The only things I would comment on are; 1) l think they were a little under staffed, especially on weekends; and 2) they need to figure out a better system to handle laundry (my mom's laundry was lost). Overall, my experience at Brookdale Littleton was pretty ...
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Elk Run Assisted Living Community in Evergreen, CO
4.3
We were not able to go in a visit once the virus came, however the determination of the marketing person really stood out to us. They were very accommodating and very helpful. Our loved ones room looked out across the meadow where he could see the Elk's.
Golden Lodge Assisted Living
4.4
The facility was very accommodating on our moving schedule. They even allowed us to move somethings in before our move in date. The maintenance staff is really busy so it took some time to get some things done; they were done within a couple weeks. These issues did not prevent any safety or ...
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Blue River assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue River assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue River, 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 Blue River assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Blue River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blue River assisted living
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 Blue River Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue River assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blue River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue River assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue River assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Blue River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue River, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blue River
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blue River protect seniors.
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Brookdale Littleton, Golden Lodge Assisted Living and Elk Run Assisted Living Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Blue River, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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