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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wheat Ridge, CO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Wheat Ridge, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Wheat Ridge or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Wheat Ridge.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Wheat Ridge for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 82 assisted living facilities in the Wheat Ridge area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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: 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.
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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.
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.
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My mom is doing well at this community. She enjoys the food and they have good healthy food. The staff are very good and the head nurse is also great. She has had a few falls and the staff are quick to...
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.
Porter Place Retirement Residence offers independent living, assisted living and Memory Care. The community is located next to Porter Hospital in a tree-lined residential neighborhood in South Denver. Monthly apartment rent includes 3 delicious meals daily prepared by our Chef. Should you ever...
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Wheat Ridge, CO
The average cost of senior living in Wheat Ridge is $5,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cherry Hills Village, CO with an average of $4,997 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wheat Ridge
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wheat Ridge
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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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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Blue Spruce Assisted Living Facility in Castle Rock, CO
5.0
Blue Spruce is a warm, caring and safe place for my 87 year old mother. Adele and her staff are very compassionate toward their patients and provide individual attention to each patients needs. The food choices are varied; and my mother has enjoyed them all! Twenty four hour care has been very ...
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Wheat Ridge review score based on 213 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 213 reviews of 82 Wheat Ridge assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge 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 213 reviews of 82 Wheat Ridge assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wheat Ridge 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.Wheat Ridge, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Wheat Ridge assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheat Ridge assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheat Ridge, 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 Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge 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
61%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.9%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wheat Ridge, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.9%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.9%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheat Ridge, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.6%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.4%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.1%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheat Ridge, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.8%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.6%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheat Ridge 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 Wheat Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.3%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.2%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wheat Ridge
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 Wheat Ridge protect seniors.
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