56 Memory Care Facilities near Englewood, CO

Englewood is a suburb of Denver, Colorado's capital and largest city. Thirteen percent of Englewood's population of 34,000 are age 65 and older and some may be in need of memory care due to Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. Colorado estimates that 71,000 of its residents have been diagnosed with these cognitive impairments and the number is expected to rise. Englewood offers these folks support in of one of the area's five dozen memory care facilities. The state of Colorado's Department of Health regulates and licenses Alzheimer's and memory care facilities. 

• Winters in Englewood mean lots of snow, with snowfall as early as September and as late as April. Seniors with health conditions aggravated by cold weather may be unforgettable, as winter temperatures regularly drop below freezing. Summers are short and warm, which may bring relief to aching joints. 
  
• The overall cost of living in Englewood is higher than the rest of the nation, although housing costs at double the national average bring this number up. This may affect the boarding costs for those in memory care, as facilities may have higher operating costs. Health care, grocery costs, and utilities are all slightly under the national average. 
  
• Colorado has some of the highest tax deductions for senior citizens, including a $24,000 personal deduction. The state's property tax is one of the lowest in the nation, and there are other exemptions for seniors. This may help families helping loved ones afford memory care, as they may need to sell Colorado properties. 
  
• Englewood, as part of the greater Denver metro area, is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as The Rocky Mountain Disease Center of UC — Denver and Lutheran Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Englewood

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.

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

Englewood-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.