The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Aurora, CO

We featured Chelsea Place Memory Care on our top 10 list because it's a dedicated memory care community. Using the Pathways of Purpose life engagement program, residents receive care which addresses both physical and psychosocial needs with evidence-based methods. This can include fostering relationships, affirming identity and supporting autonomy by focusing on residents' strengths rather than their disabilities. Residents can interact with student volunteers to engage with the younger generation and participate in pet therapy as part of their regular routines. By utilizing real-time alerts and silent alarms, this community creates a secure environment where residents can explore common areas and make use of professional hair and nail salon services.

Juniper Village at Aurora offers award-winning memory care with the Wellspring program. It's divided into four unique memory care homes, each providing their own common areas while residents enjoy private suites with their own bathrooms. The entire community is fully secured, including the central courtyard which offers walking paths and gardens. Care is provided both by trained professionals and Certified Dementia Practitioners, meeting seniors at their level in accordance to their individualized care plan. Health care services are brought on-site when possible with its Connect4Life, which simplifies sharing records between health care providers.

At Cadence Aurora, memory care is offered under the Revere program, which fosters cognitive stimulation through familiar things residents love most. These include social relationships, food, art, dance and music integrated into daily care based on individualized plans. Residents are placed into peer groups based on their needs and abilities to streamline care. The memory care neighborhood is tastefully designed while still encouraging independent navigation. Residents can enjoy walking paths and personal garden beds in a secure community courtyard, while the staff tends to much of the day-to-day chores such as housekeeping and laundry.

Belleview Heights earned its place on this list because it offers a transitional assisted living option for those in early stages of dementia. Caregivers embrace the six Pillars of Wellness: physical engagement, sensory stimulation, spiritual support, social connection, emotional expression and intellectual discovery. Seniors are encouraged to pursue their interests with wellness programs rooted in the Montessori method, designed to honor their memories while also creating an opportunity for cognitive stimulation. With a sensory spa on-site, residents can participate in sensory stimulation therapy, which may reduce common symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

When seniors choose Five Star Residents of Dayton Place, they receive memory care with the Bridge to Rediscovery. This award-winning dementia care program takes a holistic approach to care, with customized schedules based on residents' abilities and preferences. Caregivers gently provide assistance while maintaining and building upon daily living tasks to delay further cognitive decline. Residents are kept safe in the secure memory care neighborhoods to prevent wandering, and each neighborhood includes visual cues and familiar furniture so seniors can find their way around independently. Regular exercise programs and walking groups are provided so residents can keep their bodies healthy in ways they enjoy.

Renew Saddle Rock offers memory care for all stages of cognitive decline with state-of-the-art amenities. Residents can explore two resident-run garden courtyards or learn to cook and compete in chef competitions in the demonstration kitchens. Daily programming also includes art, music and educational opportunities, as well as numerous senior-friendly exercise activities. Each apartment home is connected to a 24/7 emergency response system for safety, and residents can receive weekly housekeeping and laundry services. Activities such as food tastings, museum visits and sommelier experiences are offered frequently to keep residents engaged with the world. Care is provided by specially trained caregivers available around-the-clock to support seniors with daily living tasks.

We featured Harvard Square Retirement and Senior Living for its Rhythm of the Day memory care program. This memory care neighborhood is designed to create routines and foster a sense of familiarity, harmony and security in a homelike environment. Specially trained caregivers lead numerous activities to provide reminiscence, sensory stimulation and social engagement. Each home features bright living and activity spaces, and secured outdoor walking areas encourage seniors to get outdoors. Food is served in an intimate family-style area meant to promote socialization and connection. Residents can participate in group or one-on-one programming and receive caregiver support around the clock.

Brookdale Lowry earned a spot on our top 10 list for its two-pronged approach to memory care through its Clare Bridge programming. For those with early and middle stages of dementia, the Clare Bridge program can meet their needs with options such as B-Fit and by supporting a sense of security and structure. As the disease progresses to the late stage, residents may be best served in the Clare Bridge Solace program, which provides an additional layer of services to support seniors' increasing needs. This memory care community is fully enclosed for security. It includes an outdoor courtyard, while encouraging residents to explore within their environments. Each day, residents can participate in six planned programs that may include mental workouts, movement classes and live performances.

With a person-centered approach, specially trained caregivers provide safety and comfort to the residents of Montage Hills. This includes access to vitality programming, designed to enrich the lives of residents while meeting them at their own levels. On-site walking paths in a 24/7 secured community allow residents to enjoy the sunshine. A nurse is available at all times, and transportation to scheduled appointments can be arranged. Memory care residents receive studio apartments fitted with emergency response systems, where they can also receive housekeeping and laundry services.

Sunrise at Orchard earned a place on our top 10 list for its employment of life-enrichment managers, who get to know residents personally and tailor small-group and one-on-one programming to their unique interests and needs. Beyond regular programming designed to engage the senses and provide a sense of meaning to life, residents receive two levels of memory care depending on need. These are the Terrace Club and Reminiscence. Terrace Club is suitable for those with early to moderate cognitive decline while Reminiscence meets the needs of those with advanced dementia. With the Validation method, caregivers can gently guide residents with communication and empathy to reduce stress, even during moments of confusion.