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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Douglas County, CO for 2024

The average cost of memory care in Douglas County is $5,877 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Douglas County

Douglas County is a suburban and rural area midway between Denver and Colorado Springs with sunny weather and grand views of both mesas and mountains. With a growing senior population, it is part of the state's effort to address Alzheimer's and related conditions, which affected 49,000 residents in 2000 and is expected to grow to 110,000 by 2025. 

Currently, Douglas County has a below average percentage of seniors 65 and over by the U.S. Census 2017 estimate but that is quickly changing. It has only 28 memory care facilities, with a total county population of about 335,000. According to the local government, the county's growth in the 60-and-older population is highest in the nation, with one-quarter of county residents expected to meet that criteria by 2030.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Douglas County's crime ratings are about half the national average, providing a fairly safe area for seniors to live as far as crime is concerned. Seniors' families may want to ask memory care facilities about local security measures in place to protect their residents.
  • The cost of living in Douglas County is fairly high, ranking at 156.4 relative to a 100 national average. The housing cost score of 256 is a major factor, along with a high transportation cost score. More relevant to memory care residents, the costs of utilities, healthcare and groceries are slightly below average, and miscellaneous personal expenses are a little above average.
  • The American Lung Association gives the county an "F" for air quality based on ozone and a "B" for particulates, with an annual grade of "Pass." Residents of memory care facilities with respiratory conditions such as asthma or COPD may benefit from any air quality enhancement their building features.
  • The Douglas County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Centura Health's Littleton Adventist Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Paying for Memory Care in Douglas County

Memory Care costs in Douglas County start around $5,877 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Douglas County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Counties in Colorado

Broomfield County

$7,274

Denver County

$6,808

Adams County

$6,277

Douglas County

$5,877

Arapahoe County

$5,815

US

$5,743

Jefferson County

$5,569

El Paso County

$5,330

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Douglas County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Colorado page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Douglas County

Douglas County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Douglas County, please visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Douglas County

Douglas County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Colorado are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Colorado page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Robert

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Highlands Ranch

I went to Brookdale Highlands Ranch, and I loved it. It was very nice. I felt like the people there were very knowledgeable about Alzheimer's and what their needs would be. I think that my husband...

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Paul

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Legacy Village of Castle Pines

My wife was at Legacy Village of Castle Pines. She was there for two weeks while I was in the hospital. It was my only contact with them, and the personnel there were outstanding. The layout was...

Provider response

Thank you, Paul, for your fantastic 5-star review of Legacy Village of Castle Pines. We are happy we could be of service to you and your wife. Thank you again for taking a moment to leave us a...

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Michele

I visited this facility

Review of Lincoln Meadows Senior Living

I liked the individual suites that Lincoln Meadows Senior Living had and that they had a memory care section that was closed off to the rest of it. They had all the facilities needed. They had a...

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