71 Memory Care Facilities near Arvada, CO

Arvada is located just outside of the Denver metropolitan area and is home to a little more than 118,000 residents. More than 16 percent of the city's population is 65 years of age or older, meaning that the need for residential care for seniors, particularly those with dementia, is considerable. In fact, an estimated 71,000 of Colorado's senior citizens have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia. 

There are more than 43 memory care facilities in the Arvada area providing residential dementia care to those who need it. Of these facilities, 8 are located in Arvada and the remaining 35 are nearby in cities such as Lakewood, Denver and Westminster. These facilities, known officially as assisted living residences, are subject to the same regulations as those that provide basic assisted living services and therefore, both levels of care are often provided in the same facility. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is responsible for overseeing the operation of assisted living residences throughout the state.

• The Arvada area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Lutheran Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Seniors and their loved ones can rest assured that violent crime rates in Arvada are less than half of the state average. Even so, it's always a good idea to inquire about security when touring memory care facilities.
  
• If seniors and their families have a tight budget to pay for memory care, Colorado's tax laws may provide some relief. Retirement income in the state is subject to significant deductions, and necessary expenses such as medicine and groceries are exempt from sales taxes.
  
• Arvada gets nearly 40 inches more snow than the average U.S. city and experiences average low temperatures during January around 19 degrees. When choosing a memory care facility, it's important to make sure that security measures are in place to prevent residents from wandering outdoors during extreme weather.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Arvada

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.

Arvada 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 Arvada, please visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.

Directory of Winners in the Arvada Area

Arvada-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.