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2850 Classic Dr
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Located at 2850 Classic Dr, Vi at Highlands Ranch is a senior community serving Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The facility is in a predominantly affluent area, with an average per-household income of $107,745. It has a dense population, with ...
9160 South University Blvd
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Brookdale Highlands Ranch is a senior housing facility serving residents 55 and up. It is located at 9160 South University Blvd in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. With a median family income of $107,745, the facility is in a generally ...
2570 Pemberly Ave
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Blue Spruce Assisted Living II is a senior community located at 2570 Pemberly Ave in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. With roughly 41,000 individuals living in the zip code of 80126, the surrounding area is densely populated. It is a ...
7487 S Washington St
Centennial, CO 80123
Located at 7487 S Washington St, Rose of Sharon Assisted Living is a senior community in Centennial, Colorado. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with an average per-household income of $71,300. It has a dense ...
2 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
Located at 1500 West Mineral Ave in Littleton, Colorado, Life Care Center of Littleton is a 120 room senior community. With an average household income of $55,714, the community is in a mostly middle income area. It is ...
3 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
3197 E Hinsdale Ave
Centennial, CO 80122
Serenity House Assisted Living Hinsdale is a senior care community located at 3197 E Hinsdale Ave in Centennial, Colorado. With about 31,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 80122, the surrounding area is heavily populated. It is ...
3 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
280 E Sterne Blvd
Centennial, CO 80122
Loving Touch Elderly Assistant Care is a senior housing facility located at 280 E Sterne Blvd in Centennial, Colorado. The facility is in a primarily well-to-do area, with an average per-household income of $83,053. With roughly 31,000 people ...
3 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
6767 S Broadway
Littleton, CO 80122
Highline Place is a senior care facility located at 6767 S Broadway in Littleton, Colorado. The community is in a predominantly upscale area, with an average per-household income of $83,053. With roughly 31,000 individuals living in the zip ...
3 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
Christian Lvg Communities Suites at Someren Glen is a 93 bed senior community situated in Centennial, Colorado. With approximately 31,000 people residing in the 80122 zip code, the surrounding area has a dense population. It is a predominantly ...
4 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
Located close to the Southmoor Park neighborhood, Christian Living Communities is a senior community in Littleton, Colorado. The neighboring area has an average population density, with roughly 19,000 individuals living in the zip code of 80121. It is ...
4 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
The Suites at Holly Creek Care Center is a 24 bed senior housing community situated around the Southmoor Park area of Centennial, Colorado. With a median per-family income of $94,568, the facility is in a primarily affluent area. ...
4 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
890 East Orchard Rd
Centennial, CO 80121
Golden Orchard I and II is a senior care community located at 890 East Orchard Rd in Centennial, Colorado. The community is in a generally affluent area, with a median per-family income of $94,568. With roughly 19,000 poeple ...
4 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
5853 S Sherman Way
Centennial, CO 80121
Rose of Sharon is a senior care facility located at 5853 S Sherman Way in Centennial, Colorado. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with around 19,000 residents in the 80121 zip code. With an average family income ...
5 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
8352 East Hunters Hill Dr
Centennial, CO 80112
Located at 8352 East Hunters Hill Dr, Serenity House Assisted Living Hunters Hill is a senior care facility in Centennial, Colorado. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with about 30,000 poeple living in the 80112 zip code. With ...
5 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
Orchard Park Health Care Center is a 133 room nursing care facility situated nearby the Southmoor Park area of Littleton, Colorado. The surrounding area has an average population density, with about 19,000 residents in the zip code of 80121. ...
5 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
5130 W Ken Caryl Ave
Littleton, CO 80128
Located at 5130 W Ken Caryl Ave, The Gardens at Columbine is a senior care community serving Littleton, Colorado. The encompassing area is densely populated, with roughly 36,000 people residing in the 80128 zip code. With a median ...
5 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
Sunrise at Orchard is a senior care community situated near by the Southmoor Park neighborhood of Littleton, Colorado. The surrounding area has an average population density, with approximately 19,000 individuals living in the zip code of 80121. It ...
5 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
Poppy's Place is a senior housing facility situated nearby the Southmoor Park neighborhood of Centennial, Colorado. The community is in a mostly wealthier area, with an average household income of $102,466. With around 30,000 residents in the 80111 ...
5 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
4961 W Rowland Ave
Littleton, CO 80128
Colorado Assisted Living Homes - Normandy is a senior care facility located at 4961 W Rowland Ave in Littleton, Colorado. The facility is in a primarily upscale area, with an average per-household income of $83,669. It is heavily ...
5 miles away from Highlands Ranch, CO
Dementia is a growing concern in Colorado and communities like Highlands Ranch. Although senior citizens represent just 11% of the city’s 100,000 residents, the number of Alzheimer’s cases has increased by 65.8% between 2014 and 2018 according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Fatalities attributed to this disease increased about twice as fast as deaths from all other causes. In 2018, Alzheimer’s accounted for 12% of the community’s 1,093 fatalities compared to 9.6% just four years earlier.
Although there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, communities have developed better programs for diagnosing new cases, supporting family caregivers and helping patients manage their symptoms. Memory care is a valuable service for seniors who need more supervision and assistance than they can receive in the community. These residential facilities provide peace of mind while enhancing seniors’ quality of life. This guide takes a look at memory care costs in Highlands Ranch as well as the community’s livability for older adults. It concludes with a directory of local agencies that offer support groups, informational services and other dementia-related resources.
According to SeniorAdvice, Highlands Ranch is a moderately age-friendly location for dementia patients. Nearby Castle Rock earned a SeniorScore of 71, which is two points higher than the state average but one point lower than the rest of the country. This livability index measures the city’s performance in more than 100 areas related to four main categories: Finances, Health & Safety, Recreation & Leisure and General Quality of Life.
Finances is the area’s best-performing area with 71 points. Mean and median household incomes exceed $100,000 and are roughly double the national average. Property and sales taxes are competitive although the state’s income tax is 1.3% higher than the national average. Additionally, memory care may cost more due to the community’s high cost of living. This Douglas County suburb earned a favorable rating of 66 for General Quality of Life. The community has an average population density of about 550 people per square mile. Public transportation ridership is high, but commute times are longer than average. Quality of Life ratings also factored in Colorado’s blustery winters and warm, dry summers.
Castle Rock’s ratings for Health & Safety and Recreation & Leisure were slightly lower with 64 and 52 points respectively. On the plus side, residents have access to many assisted living and memory care communities. The city has two hospitals plus a high number of Medicare-approved doctors and home health workers. Crime rates are very low, and the life expectancy is 1.4 years longer than the national average. Ratings for Recreation & Leisure were affected by the area’s youthful population and the number of local amenities, including shopping centers, movie theaters, churches, parks and golf courses.
Memory care is typically provided within dedicated wings or neighborhoods located in assisted living facilities. They provide many of the same services, and there are some differences. Staff members have specialized dementia training, and activities are selected for their therapeutic value and ability to meet residents’ varying needs. Security and wandering prevention are also priorities.
Due to the additional services that are included, memory care costs 20-30% more than assisted living. Since there are no official studies, assisted living prices from the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey have been raised by 25% for this guide. Using this formula, seniors in Highlands Ranch can expect to pay $6,063 per month for memory care. Local prices are about $700 higher than the national average of $5,375. However, they’re just $344 higher than the state median of $5,719.
Memory care prices in Highlands Ranch may seem more competitive when looking at the state as a whole. Outside the Denver metropolitan area, seniors in Boulder pay $6,375 per month, and prices rise by $612 to $6,675 in Colorado Springs. Fort Collins offers a more competitive value with median memory care prices of $5,148, and seniors in Grand Junction save more than $1,000 per month on care, based on an average of $4,994.
Note: Data for Highlands Ranch was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.
Denver Regional Council of Governments The Denver Regional Council of Governments is the Area Agency on Aging for Douglas County and surrounding communities. It's responsible for distributing federal funding and managing local programs that benefit older adults. Families who have questions about dementia care can contact this AAA to arrange a long-term care options consultation. Case managers can assess seniors' needs and create a plan to help residents access the necessary supports. 1001 17th St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 480-6700 |
Alzheimer's Association of Colorado The Alzheimer’s Association is a national organization with many regional chapters. Residents in Highlands Ranch can contact the association’s Denver office to learn more about support groups, classes, training opportunities and early-stage intervention programs to help seniors understand the disease and connect with others. Families can also request more information about clinical trials or schedule a one-on-one care consultation to help with decision-making. 455 N. Sherman St., Suite 500, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 813-1669 |
Highlands Ranch Senior Club Founded in 2003, the Highlands Ranch Senior Club is a nonprofit senior center offering music, card games, recreational outings and monthly luncheons for members aged 55 or older. Membership costs just $15 per year, and luncheons cost $10 per person. The center offers AARP safe driving courses and senior outreach services, and members are available to teach newcomers games like bunco and canasta. The Highlands Ranch Metro District also sponsors recreational activities for older adults. 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 (720) 830-2510 |
Douglas County Veterans Services Veterans can contact this county agency to learn more about dementia-related services. The VA offers medical care, pensions, disability compensation and transportation for medical appointments. Seniors who have an existing military pension may be eligible for an additional Aid & Attendance or Housebound supplement that can be used for personal care. The VA also provides benefits and helpful resources to spouses and family caregivers. 301 Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104 (303) 663-6200 |
Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program The Denver Regional Council of Governments is home to the long-term care ombudsman program for Douglas County. These paid and volunteer advocates visit assisted living and memory care facilities quarterly to ensure that they’re complying with health and safety regulations. They advise residents on their rights and accept complaints to help seniors stay proactive about their care and quality of life. 1001 17th St., Suite 700, Denver, CO 80202 (303) 480-6734 |
Colorado Legal Services, Denver Office Colorado Legal Services operates a pro bono law office in Denver that serves low-income families and seniors aged 60 or older. The organization offers free legal advice, self-help guides, community-based legal clinics and direct representation. Expanded income limits apply to seniors provided that the issue falls with the organization’s areas of focus. CLS can help clients with civil legal issues, such as housing, consumer rights, taxes, government benefits, living wills and health care proxies that are needed to make medical decisions. 1905 Sherman St., Suite 400, Denver, CO 80203 (303) 837-1313 |
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