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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Shaw Heights, CO
Assisted living costs in Shaw Heights average about $5,063 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 77 communities in Shaw Heights. Our detailed directory has 941 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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We really like this facility! The staff are very caring and encouraging, and they are trying their best to make my mother feel comfortable in this period of adjustment. My mother also enjoys the frequent...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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: 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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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 friendliness of the staff gets a 5! You helped us find y place for our Mom, a little over a year later she was gone. But Waneka Park really helped improve her quality of life in her last year. Now, it is...
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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.
Waneka Park Assisted living Community is located in a quiet neighborhood, just steps away from Old Town Lafayette. We are also close to hospitals, medical practices, shopping centers and the RTD Bus Station. Waneka Park offers personal care plans specific to each individual's needs. We have 24...
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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
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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.
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...
Cost of assisted living in Shaw Heights, CO
The average cost of senior living in Shaw Heights is $5,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denver, CO with an average of $5,018 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shaw Heights, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Shaw Heights, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Shaw Heights
Recent reviews for assisted living in Shaw Heights
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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Bethesda Gardens Thornton
4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.
Poppy's Place in Centennial, CO
4.8
The people are varied in ages and levels of needs and care, so I think it makes it a little tough for activities. I think they do as best as they can trying to keep everyon active. I think the staff is terrific. The food seems to be homestyle cooking and nutritious. I think you get a little more ...
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Personalized care and attention. Many reviews mention the staff's dedication to providing individualized care and attention, ensuring that residents feel valued and cared for. At Bonaventure of Thornton, residents and their families appreciate the staff's attentiveness to their loved ones' needs, particularly in the memory un ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. The kindness and helpfulness of the staff are commonly praised in the reviews. Staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents are comfortable and well-cared for. At Sunrise of Westminster, caregivers were described as 'super friendly and very thoughtful'. However, at Waneka Park Assist ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents enjoy the various activities offered at the communities, which keep them engaged and active. Activities include arts and crafts, card games, bingo, and outings to museums and parks. At Ralston Creek Neighborhood Assisted Living and Memory Care, the Life Enrichment program offers a vi ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Mealtimes are a highlight for many residents, with the quality of food and dining experiences being a significant factor in their overall satisfaction. At Northglenn Heights, the food is described as 'very good', and the atmosphere is pleasant. However, at Hyland Hills, the food quality was ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. The cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities are crucial for residents' comfort and well-being. Reviews consistently mention the importance of a clean and welcoming environment. At Bethesda Gardens Thornton, the facility is described as 'very nice, clean, and well-run'. However, at San Marino ...
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Supportive and communicative staff. Clear and effective communication between staff, residents, and their families is essential for addressing concerns and ensuring that care needs are being met. At MorningStar of Wheat Ridge, the care staff is appreciated for their responsiveness and communication skills. However, at Brookdale ...
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Shaw Heights review score based on 185 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 185 reviews of 68 Shaw Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shaw Heights 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
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Review subcategories for Shaw Heights 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 185 reviews of 68 Shaw Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shaw Heights 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.Shaw Heights, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Shaw Heights assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaw Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaw Heights, 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 Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shaw Heights, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.2%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.6%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shaw Heights, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.6%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.8%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.6%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.7%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaw Heights, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaw Heights, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.2%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaw Heights 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 Shaw Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.4%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.6%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shaw Heights
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 Shaw Heights protect seniors.
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