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Jefferson 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 206 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jefferson County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jefferson County is about $5,385, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 4437 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Wallace Village, Westminster and Crescent.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Jefferson County, CO

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Photo of Brookdale Pinehurst Park
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11 Floor plan available
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9.7
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48 reviews
9.7
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My wife came to this facility not at all willing for the experience but in 3+ months said she's feeling safe here and she is okay for the short term. That's which more than I'd expected.
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.
A Life Well LivedRegardless of where your family member is on life’s journey, they deserve to enjoy the same wonderful quality of life as everyone else. At our memory care community in Denver, Colorado, each senior experiences the love and kindness of a care team member who gently guides them...
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Photo of Harvard Square by Cogir
2020 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.6
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223 reviews
9.6
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223 reviews
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I enjoy Harvard Square. There are a nice variety of6 activities to choose from. Today is a 2 hour presentation on the Civil War. Other activities are also planned for the day: seated exercise, Brain Games,...
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.
Live at Harvard Square by Cogir in Southeast Denver, and you will experience service beyond the expected. Way beyond in fact. Our friendly, experienced staff really goes the extra mile (or two, or twenty) whenever needed. You'll find examples of this in every area. So not only do we offer fresh,...
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Photo of The Belleview
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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45 reviews
9.6
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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.
Conveniently located downtown near the Museum of Outdoor Arts and adjacent to the Swedish Medical Center, The Belleview is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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9.5
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103 reviews
9.5
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Quite a lot of turnover but I think that is fairly typical in these facilities. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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 Woodland Estates Senior Living, our mission is to provide a meaningful and fulfilling lifestyle for our residents in a comfortable, supportive environment. Located in Denver, our community offers a continuum of care, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and...
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1616 Floor plans available
9.5
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88 reviews
9.5
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88 reviews
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There were some mixups on paperwork that were a little frustrating but overall it was fairly good. I would give the Staff as a whole probably a 4 1/2 to 5. They were very attentive. They knew the names of...
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.
Parker Senior Living by MorningStar Called to ServeParker Senior Living by MorningStar in Parker, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. Parker Senior Living by offers...
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66 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
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9.5
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The staff are very kind. All of them make a point to say hi when you see them in the hall and they all know my dad by name. I can tell that this makes him feel as though he belongs and is special. There...
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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2020 Photos available
9.5
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61 reviews
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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.
Whether you're looking for independent or assisted living, DAYTON PLACE is one of Denver's finest retirement communities. We offer a gracious lifestyle, with a wide range of services and programs designed to enhance the health, comfort, and security of our residents. Since 1987, DAYTON PLACE has...
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Photo of Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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79 reviews
9.4
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The apartment was a great size, 1 bedroom, clean and appropriate. The dining hall and food was great. The staff warm and caring. There was a glitch when the main nurse left suddenly but they covered and...
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.
Located in Centennial, Colorado, Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care offers premium apartment homes and services in Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. The brand new community has month-to-month rental pricing instead of expensive buy-in fees. Peakview opened in September of 2015 and...
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9.4
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13 reviews
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Balfour Cherrywood is amazing. I thought I was taking care of [removed name] at home but I had no clue how much better her care was at Balfour. She was truly loved there and she loved being there after a...
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.
Balfour Cherrywood Village, located in Louisville, Colorado, is a senior living community. We pride ourselves in providing unique care for our residents, whether they require independent, assisted or living care living situations. We provide respite care, establishing a structure environment for...
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Photo of Lincoln Meadows Senior Living
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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118 reviews
9.4
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118 reviews
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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.
Lincoln Meadows is the premier Senior Living community, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Parker, Colorado. This elegant southeast Denver residential community puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach. We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors. Together...
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Photo of Brookdale University Park
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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9.3
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83 reviews
9.3
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83 reviews
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I have been here for a year and a half. Staff is wonderful and were very supportive after my wife passed away 7 months after. We moved in. She loved the place too.
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.
Tucked between Englewood and Glendale on Denver’s southern edge, the independent and assisted living seniors at our community have decided to trade in the responsibilities of home maintenance for the retirement of their dreams. If you’re ready to give up your chores and let someone else take care...
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Photo of Balfour at Riverfront Park
1616 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
9.3
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17 reviews
9.3
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17 reviews
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My wife and I have lived in Balfour at Riverfront Park (BRP) for 2 1/2 years. It was excellent when we arrived. In the past year, it's advanced to superb, with more gains scheduled. BRP's website is correct...
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.
Tucked between Denver’s iconic Union Station and the tranquility of Commons and Confluence Parks, Balfour Riverfront Park redefines urban senior living. Housed in a beautifully restored historic train depot, the community offers a boutique-style experience blending timeless architecture with...
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Photo of Sunrise of Cherry Creek
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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77 reviews
9.2
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77 reviews
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The staff is incredibly friendly and kind. I feel like my mom is in the care of good friends not hired staff. Yes, we would recommend Sunrise of Cherry Creek to other families based on the experience.
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.
Sunrise at Cherry Creek sits in the heart of the Cherry Creek neighborhood.  We pride ourselves in our Reminiscence neighborhood for the memory impaired and our assisted living programs. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to...
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Photo of StoneCreek of Flying Horse Senior Living
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2323 Floor plans available
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9.2
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29 reviews
9.2
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29 reviews
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They were short handed the month my mom was there. Everyone was really pleasant and did the best they could but there were very few activities and the wait was long at meal times. The atmosphere was very...
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.
Assisted living in Colorado Springs that celebrates independence, comfort, and personalized care is here. Welcome to independent living, assisted living, and memory care at StoneCreek of Flying Horse. Choose from our variety of villas and senior apartments featuring modern designs, housekeeping,...
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Photo of MorningStar at Jordan
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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I left a message for my initial inquiry and was called back right away - a positive. The phone call started first by inquiring about my mom’s interests and needs . It was a very informative conversation...
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.
MorningStar at JordanCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan in Centennial, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar at Jordan...
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Photo of Balfour Louisville Campus
77 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.1
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9.1
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Facility is good, especially for single person, apartments are different sizes, 3/4 bath, in room washer/dryer, bi weekly room n bed cleaning/change sheets, good sized walk in closet, full kitchen, full...
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.
Often there are no clear lines separately independent living, assisted living, memory care or even skilled nursing, a cornerstone of The Balfour Way is offering a continuum of care. This allows our residents to age in place and maintain relationships with friends and staff through different...
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Photo of HighPointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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87 reviews
9.0
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overall very nice. The people are amazing. I think my dad struggled because it was evident he needed more care almost immediately but we had hospice come in and supplement. I have no complaints and I would...
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.
Welcome to HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care, a warm, welcoming retirement community with 94 senior apartments located in southeast Denver, CO. Here you or your loved one will receive help with daily living and any needed support for dementia—along with chef-prepared meals, concierge...
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Photo of The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living
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9.0
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Our experience has been completely different since moving my dad here. Within minutes of arriving, the entire care team came to meet us and introduce themselves. That never happened at [facility name...
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 The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi...
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Photo of Sunrise of Orchard
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44 Floor plans available
9.0
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88 reviews
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Mostly easy to deal with , friendly, a few items not fully explained but no major issues. Staff is professional and friendly. Food is better than where she was, which had been a sore spot. We did have some...
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.
Sunrise at Orchard has beautiful gardens and walking paths. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice...
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99 Floor plans available
9.0
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They have beautiful amenities, and the room is quite large. Super clean. All the employees were very welcoming. My father in law is very happy. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for...
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.
The Ivy Castle Rock is a luxury independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. Offering a quietly elevated approach to senior living, The Ivy Castle Rock is thoughtfully designed for every season of retirement.Located in The Meadows, an established and desirable residential area,...
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Photo of MorningStar at Observatory Park
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8.9
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They've been very good, although there have been many changes during the one year my mom has been at MorningStar. She was just transferred to the memory care floor last week so it's a whole new Odyssey...
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.
MorningStar at Observatory Park is located in Denver's historic DU neighborhood. Our five-story community is blocks away from the University of Denver's 125-acre campus with its Newman Center for the Performing Arts. MorningStar's central location allows easy access to I-25 and Colorado and...
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Photo of Juniper Village at Louisville
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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29 reviews
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Juniper Louisville it is wonderful there, night and day difference! Staff is amazing and really knows what they are doing with alzheimers compared to Ivy. They make sure everyone is included in activities,...
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.
Juniper Village at Louisville is a wonderful caring community designed specifically for elders with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia. We are a secure, memory care building that provides a safe environment for wandering at will. The residence includes four separate houses that open onto a...
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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42 reviews
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I believe that the staff and care has improved since last March. They have always provided good care to my mom but now it seems they go above and beyond. So much so that she believes she works in the dining...
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.
The Safety They Need, The Peace of Mind You DeserveWe know it isn’t easy to transition your loved one’s care to someone else, which is why we go above and beyond to serve every senior with the dignity and respect they deserve. At our memory care community in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, your family...
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88 Floor plans available
8.8
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59 reviews
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59 reviews
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My mom's experience at Brookdale has been good overall. Her room is spacious and clean. She has eaten well with all food included in her residency plan. I receive all monthly invoices in the mail, which is...
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.
Quality Care, No Matter Where Life LeadsNestled within a quiet residential community in Greenwood Village, Colorado, you’ll find a warm and welcoming community of assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation residents striving to embrace their golden years with everything...
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8.8
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92 reviews
8.8
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92 reviews
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The staff is remarkable! His apartment is reasonably clean. It is difficult to clean, though, around the resident's clutter. The weekly cleaning does occasionally get skipped. The common areas are very clean...
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.
Northglenn Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care is a welcoming residential community in Northglenn, Colorado, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of seniors seeking both assisted living and memory care. Our compassionate, highly trained team is deeply committed to supporting residents and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $5,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Morrison, CO with an average of $5,498 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, CO, vs. nearby counties

Jefferson County, CO
$5,385/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, CO, vs. state and national averages

Jefferson County, CO
$5,385/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, CO, vs. other senior living options

$7,682/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,385/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Private
$5,827/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Jefferson County, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson County, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,385/mo$5,519/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,475/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,682/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,551/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Jefferson County, CO:$5,385/mo
Colorado:$5,519/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson County, CO:$6,475/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson County, CO:$7,682/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson County, CO:$3,551/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Jefferson County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Jefferson County, COCO stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Jefferson County, CO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Jefferson County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Jefferson County, CO$6,954/mo$6,293/mo+10.5%
Colorado$6,526/mo$6,058/mo+7.7%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Jefferson County, CO
2024 average cost:$6,954/mo
2023 average cost:$6,293/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$6,526/mo
2023 average cost:$6,058/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson County

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living at Chestnut Hill in Highlands Ranch, CO

5.0
We moved our father in here back in 2008 and he was here for 6 years. They took great care of him and the staff including management were very accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a caring clean home.

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!

Springbrooke Senior Living in Denver, CO

4.8
My husband with dementia spent his last month of life at this facility. My husband had private care as well as the facilities staff. There weren't enough staff to service these people. The staff were wonderful and accommodating.

Jefferson County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson County, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.7%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.2%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.4%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson County, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
46.6%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
56.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, Cogir of Broomfield and Legend at Broomfield are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 206 nursing homes facilities near Jefferson County, Colorado. See the full list.
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