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10 Best Nursing Homes in Denver County, CO
Denver County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 94 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Denver County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Denver County is about $5,355, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1438 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Brighton, Wattenberg and Lochbuie.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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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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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
ACOYA Cherry Creek is both a haven and a hub where you can relax and create. With abundant lifestyle amenities, spacious residences and concierge services, we help you enjoy retired life as it was intended. Indulge in a full calendar of activities, wellness programs and more to enrich your life...
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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.
HILLTOP RESERVEAt Ascent Senior Living Communities, we are more than Colorado-based. We are 100% Colorado-present. Every community we develop and manage is in the state of Colorado. Our roots go deep. For us, it’s personal. That’s why you’ll regularly find us walking through our communities,...
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, 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
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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our cozy home like setting complete with a beautifully landscaped garden area encourages socialization in addition to the kind, carring and professional staff that meets each residents physical, emotional and psychosocial needs. Park View's Wanden guard system provides a freedom to our confused,...
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.
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.
"Comfortably elegant" describes the atmosphere at EPOCH of Denver. Friendly staff is on hand to greet you and make you welcome. You will first notice how well appointed the furnishings and decorations are. Each floor has a common area with a different purpose. There is a living room, ice cream...
Cost of nursing homes in Denver County, CO
The average cost of senior living in Denver County is $5,355 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aetna Estates, CO with an average of $5,167 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Denver County, CO vs. nearby counties
Denver County, CO
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Denver County, CO vs. the state and national average
Denver County, CO
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Denver County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Denver County, CO by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Denver County over time
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Denver County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Denver County
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.
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!
Denver County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Denver County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Denver County, 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 Denver County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Denver County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Denver County nursing homes
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 Denver County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Denver County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Denver County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Denver County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Denver County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Denver County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Denver County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Denver County, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Greenwood Village, Woodlake Legacy Senior Living and Brookdale Pinehurst Park are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Denver County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Denver County
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- Lochbuie, Colorado
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- Sheridan, Colorado
- Alamo Placita, Colorado
- Edgewater, Colorado
- Bow Mar, Colorado
- Lakeside, Colorado
- Greenwood Village, Colorado
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