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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Idaho Springs, CO
Assisted living costs in Idaho Springs average about $5,225 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Idaho Springs. Our detailed directory has 204 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 Arvada, Lakewood and Golden.
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My experience has been "positive" so far. Everyone that is employee with Woodlake Legacy does their "very best" to provide the care "via" all the their community staff make that happen. Thank you!!! However,...
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 Woodlake Estates Senior Living in Lakewood, Colorado, we believe that holistic living goes beyond just physical well-being. Our community offers a continuum of care—including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services—designed to nurture wellness in the body,...
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13 reviews
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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8.0
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10 reviews
I don't think that there are any places that are good value for the money. $[removed] a month is insane. They should be getting personal Massages upon request.
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.
Independent and Assisted Living at its Best!MorningStar of Arvada is an independent and assisted living community ideally situated on 1.5 acres, encircled by historic Golden with nearby Arvada Reservoir.MorningStar of Arvada is dedicated to creating a true home, where your retirement years can be...
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16 reviews
They are all very friendly, made my mother in law feel at home right away and made sure she didn't feel lonely. I do think that they should maybe offer more activities and the food is very bland and not...
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.
As Wheat Ridge, Colorado's longest-established senior living community, Mountain Vista offers a full CCRC providing all ranges of senior residency including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation all conveniently located on the same campus. Renovations...
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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.
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7.0
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62 reviews
This place has been under renovation. They are still working on the kitchen but all new furniture. My first two weeks were not great. Non existent orientation. Things have improved. I take Gene on...
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.
Applewood Place, A Juniper Senior Living Community, provides assisted living and award winning Wellspring Memory Care. Located in a charming neighborhood just south of Golden and ten minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Applewood Place is a community where older adults...
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22 reviews
They have changed their house manager recently -we don't know much about her yet, but the first one was great as well. My loved one has only been here a few months. I live far but other family member visits...
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living, winner of the State Health Department 'Best Practice' award is one of the largest residential care home providers in Colorado. With 17 locations in Denver, Englewood, Centennial, Lakewood, and Littleton, Serenity House is able to offer its residents the best of all...
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Any issues that have popped up have been communicated good. I have to say that the double diaper change is working out pretty well. They've had a couple contracting companies come in to assist with that....
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.
At Springwood Retirement Community, you will feel welcome and comfortable as soon as you enter our 15 acre Campus. With mature and lush landscaping surrounding our main three-story building, you'll enjoy the park like setting, complete with an outside patio overlooking a pond and a large atrium...
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My wife was in a late dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease. The staff were caring and kind with her, encouraging connection and friendship with other women and inviting her into activities such as passing a...
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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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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I have had the pleasure of having a one on one with Applewood Our House at Yank St. for the past 3 years. They are wonderful with the people and couldn't ask for better care of the people in their 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.
Taking care of a loved one with Alheimer's disease or dementia is a job for professionals. No matter how hard you try, eventually the burden of providing round-the-clock care for a loved one with Alzheimer's becomes to much. Eventually, you will admit that is is best to find a place that can...
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: 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.
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 Idaho Springs, CO
The average cost of senior living in Idaho Springs is $5,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $5,041 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Idaho Springs, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Idaho Springs, CO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Idaho Springs, CO by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Idaho Springs over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Idaho Springs, CO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Idaho Springs
Recent reviews for assisted living in Idaho Springs
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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Brookdale Arvada
4.0
Very nice facility, staff wonderful, but short , they would do anything if I asked, but so overworked and undertrained people from the surrounding community.
Not enough nurses. Still for the price it is very nice, and I would recommend it
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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Idaho Springs review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 17 Idaho Springs assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Idaho Springs review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Idaho Springs review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Idaho Springs assisted living
When assisted living 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 25 reviews of 17 Idaho Springs assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Idaho Springs resident and family assisted living 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.Idaho Springs, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
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Idaho Springs assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idaho Springs assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idaho Springs, 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 Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Idaho Springs, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.6%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Idaho Springs, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.8%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Idaho Springs, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.1%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Idaho Springs, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.8%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Idaho Springs
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 Idaho Springs protect seniors.
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Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, Sunrise of Boulder and San Marino Retirement Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Idaho Springs, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 18 assisted living facilities near Idaho Springs, Colorado. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Idaho Springs, Colorado is Brookdale Arvada. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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