55 Memory Care Facilities in Jefferson County, CO

Jefferson County, Colorado, referred to locally as Jeffco, is located between the city of Denver and the Rocky Mountains and has a population of approximately 575,000. It has spectacular natural views and generally sunny weather which can help memory care residents here enjoy each day. There are 95 facilities providing care for dementia, Alzheimer's and related conditions throughout the county.

According to the 2017 U.S. Census estimate, the percentage of 65 and over residents in Jefferson County, 16.1 percent, is similar to the national average of 15.6 percent. The Strategic Plan for Aging Well in Jefferson County, which won a regional award in 2012, is part of the county's active pursuit of an integrated strategy for assisting local seniors.

• Jefferson County's cost of living score is quite high. A large portion of the cost is housing, which has been rapidly rising in price throughout the area around nearby Denver. The cost of transportation is also high, while seniors benefit from costs for health, grocery and utilities which are slightly below average here.
• Though memory care seniors should be protected from wandering by facility monitoring systems, crime can still be a concern here. Violent crime is slightly below the national average, while property crime is several points below average in Jefferson County. 
• Located between a mountain range and a major metropolitan area, Jefferson County has received an "F" for its air quality from the American Lung Association, which notes that the air is improving but lists a total of 48 orange ozone days, unhealthy for sensitive populations and five red ozone days, unhealthy overall. Seniors with conditions such as asthma and COPD can ask facilities about air quality measures they have taken for residents and plan to stay indoors on high-risk days.
• The Jefferson County, Colorado area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Centura Health's St. Anthony Hospital & Medical Campus, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Jefferson 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.

Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, please visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.

Directory of Winners in the Jefferson County Area

Jefferson 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.