Memory Care Facilities in Glenwood Springs, CO

Almost 10,000 people live in Glenwood Springs, and over 12 percent of the population are aged 65 and older. This age group is most at risk of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that affects around 71,000 people in Colorado.  Four memory care facilities in the area offer support to people with dementia.

Memory care facilities in Glenwood Springs must provide secure buildings and outside areas for residents and specialized training to staff. They're licensed and monitored by Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment.

• Glenwood Springs has white winters. There's an average of 46 inches of snow each year, 20 inches more than the national average, and the January low temperature averages 13 degrees. Summers warm up to an average high of 87 degrees in July. Families may wish to ask facilities how they keep residents comfortable and safe during extreme cold weather.
• The overall crime rate in Glenwood Springs is 49 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is higher than 93 percent of Colorado's other communities. This is largely due to the high rate of property crime, which at 45.87 is almost 20 points higher than the state average of 27.02. The violent crime rate of 2.71 is slightly lower than the Colorado average of 3.68. Most facilities have security plans, but families should ask for details if they're concerned about the safety of their loved ones.
• The Glenwood Springs area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Valley View Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The Edwards-Glenwood Springs area is tied for first place in the State of the Air 2018 report for cleanest metropolitan area in the country for 24-hour particle pollution. Garfield County received a passing grade in ozone pollution, though the levels are higher. The good air quality in the area may help improve the health of seniors with respiratory conditions.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Glenwood Springs

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.

Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs, please visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.

Directory of Winners in the Glenwood Springs Area

Glenwood Springs-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.