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Page Reviewed / Updated – July 25, 2023
Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and located 15 miles from Denver, scenic Golden has small-town charm along with big-city benefits. More than 11% of Golden’s 20,460 residents are 65 and older. Golden’s suitability for senior living is enhanced by excellent air and water quality, low crime rates and a dry, sunny climate during the summer.
Golden’s dementia care residents have access to Denver’s world-class medical facilities, such as the nationally ranked UC Health University of Colorado Hospital. The University of Colorado Memory Disorders Clinic provides innovative diagnoses and treatments for dementia and other memory disorders and facilitates access to clinical trials for innovative therapies.
The cost of memory care is typically 25% more per month than assisted living, reflecting the increased level of care and programming needed to keep dementia residents safe and engaged. In Golden, memory care averages $6,875 per month, which is significantly more expensive than the average state and national rates of $5,938 and $5,625, respectively.
Note: Data for Golden was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.
Seniors with dementia have several options for long-term care in Golden. In a memory care facility, residents receive compassionate support from highly trained staff in a safe and secure environment. Read on to learn about Golden’s top ten memory care facilities.
Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
Golden Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care makes our best-of list due to the peaceful and intimate design of three separate neighborhoods dedicated to memory care, including comfortable homelike studio suites with views of the foothills. Caring staff is specially trained in dementia care, which ensures that each resident feels at home while being encouraged to engage their skills, senses and minds with individualized activities and programs. Each neighborhood provides an inviting and familiar environment and the freedom to safely explore surroundings, including a large common area with cozy quiet corners and an outdoor courtyard. Nutritious, personalized meals are served restaurant style, while snacks are provided all day in the open kitchen.
Features
- Small pets are welcome
- Secure indoor and outdoor areas with door locks and video surveillance
Montage Ridge
At Montage Ridge, seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia receive compassionate and person-centered care from highly trained caretakers. Their holistic approach to care is incorporated into individualized care plans that are adapted to address changing emotional and physical needs. The safety of memory care residents is ensured with a secure environment and an emergency call system that alerts 24-hour staff when immediate assistance is needed. A full activity calendar including fitness, crafts, games and social activities provides ample opportunities for dementia-friendly interaction and cognitive engagement. Memory care residents live in studio suites and can enjoy outdoor walking paths within a secure private courtyard.
Features
- Scheduled transportation is provided
- On-site salon/barber shop
Ralston Creek Neighborhood
Ralston Creek Neighborhood’s memory care community offers supportive and nurturing attention to residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Highly trained staff is available around-the-clock and provides day-to-day flexibility that accommodates changing emotional and physical needs. To facilitate emotional connection, caretakers interact one-on-one with residents to learn about each individual's unique preferences and interests. Nutritious meals are served family style, with staff providing nutritional guidance. Single and shared studio suites are available with daily housekeeping and laundry service. Through enhanced security, engaging and appropriate activities and special support services, Ralston Creek Neighborhood is well-equipped to meet the needs of seniors with memory loss.
Features
- Private dining room available for family gatherings
- Escorts and cues for meals and activities
The Gardens on Quail Retirement Community
The Gardens on Quail Retirement Community is included on our list because of its unique and engaging community spaces for memory care residents, such as a large secure courtyard with a water feature and a heated indoor courtyard with a train set. Early-stage dementia residents can enjoy gardening in the greenhouse and garden, which produce fresh vegetables licensed for use in on-site dining. Nutritious chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style in a comfortable and calming dining and activity space. Comprehensively trained staff provides competent and compassionate care for residents in all stages of dementia and facilitates a full activity calendar of fitness, crafts, entertainment and games to maintain cognitive and physical health.
Features
- Emergency pull-cord system for 24/7 assistance
- Choice of private or shared studios with kitchenettes
Mountain Vista Senior Living (Vista Village)
At Mountain Vista Senior Living, seniors with dementia receive compassionate care via individualized memory care plans. Besides memory care, the facility includes independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, allowing spouses with differing needs to live in the same community. Memory care residents live in comfortable private suites with kitchenettes and have access to a variety of common areas, including an open dining and kitchen area and an attractive outdoor courtyard with walking paths. Staff receives specialized training that focuses on understanding and observing the unique characteristics of dementia. Social, educational and gentle fitness activities maintain cognitive and physical health and are customized to accommodate varying degrees of memory loss.
Features
- Memory care community includes spa and library
- Staff available 24/7 to ensure safety and comfort
MorningStar Senior Living of Arvada
MorningStar Senior Living of Arvada earns a spot on our 10 best memory care list due to its distinctive Lavender Sky staff-training program that ensures a high level of care for seniors with memory loss. Through the Lavender Sky program, residents engage in meaningful activities to enhance feelings of purpose, such as helping staff with gardening, cooking and office work. Residents live in private suites equipped with innovative SafelyYou technology that detects and reports falls to alert staff for immediate assistance. The thoughtfully designed Reflections Neighborhood meets the unique needs of dementia residents with clear way-finding cues to dining and activities as well as an intimate and supportive environment with attractive common areas.
Features
- Full-time licensed nurse and an on-site health center
- Three secure and attractive outdoor areas
Harvard Square Retirement and Senior Living
Due to their trademarked Rhythm of the Day memory care program, Harvard Square Retirement and Senior Living is included on our 10 best list. The program creates daily routines so that each resident lives their best life in a calm, supportive atmosphere. The Rhythm of the Day program has three levels of care that are based on the degree of memory impairment and range between independence and one-on-one support depending on need. This pet-friendly community provides a comfortable homelike atmosphere with private and shared suites, cozy family-style dining and inviting outdoor walking gardens. In addition to nutritious chef-prepared meals, beverages and snacks are available around the clock.
Features
- Daily bed-making and room tidying
- Provides scheduled transportation to appointments
Brookdale Lowry
Brookdale Lowry secures a spot on our list based on its exclusive Clare Bridge and Solace dementia care programming. With the Clare Bridge program, memory care residents experience a gentle daily structure of six planned activities designed to maintain abilities and skills, including fitness classes, discussion groups and various music and craft activities. The Solace program for late-stage dementia builds upon the Clare Bridge program and incorporates extra time for grooming and activities designed to engage the senses. Tied for #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2022 awards for assisted living and memory care facilities, Brookdale Lowry provides person-centered care in a welcoming and secure environment.
Features
- Cozy, intimate dining room with dementia-friendly meals
- Enhanced air purification protects against airborne diseases
Montage Hills
Montage Hills offers a secure and compassionate environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in their memory care program. Highly trained caregivers support residents with personal care, housekeeping and laundry and escort residents to dining and activities, if needed. Families can feel confident that their loved one is safe with 24/7 staff, an on-site licensed nurse, safety checks and secured common spaces. Residents live in private studio suites and receive holistic programming that incorporates each resident’s preferences, history and abilities to encourage individuality and independence. A full calendar of dementia-friendly daily activities encourages connection and engagement with brain games, gentle fitness classes, social hours and crafts.
Features
- On-site salon keeps residents looking their best
- Private secure courtyard and walking paths
Sunrise at Cherry Creek
With two levels of memory care, Sunrise at Cherry Creek provides a warm, engaging community for residents at all stages of memory loss. Highly capable staff members use evidence-based approaches approved by the Alzheimer’s Association to provide a nurturing, secure environment, with special programming that utilizes individuals' talents, experiences and abilities. Training in the Validation Method enhances caregivers' abilities to communicate with residents to reduce stress and increase emotional connection. Memory care residents can choose private or shared studio suites, all with kitchenettes. In an intimate and homey setting, memory care residents engage in meaningful small group or one-on-one activities that promote a sense of purpose.
Features
- Life-skills stations support memory and skills
- Smile for Senior Living App connects family members with loved ones