MorningStar Observatory Park
2100 South Josephine St, Denver, CO, 80210
"MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park offers exceptional assisted living South Denver seniors can rely on. With 85,0..."
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In Littleton, 18.2% of the approximately 45,000 residents are senior citizens ages 65 and older. This percentage is higher than the national average of 16.8%, and the number of seniors in Littleton increases the community's concern about Alzheimer's disease and other memory loss issues. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are numerous Alzheimer's related deaths in Littleton: 303 in 2016 and 401 in 2020. These comprise 10.90% and 11.17% of the total death rates, and these high percentages increase the need for dementia care in the city.
Littleton offers many choices for seniors suffering from memory loss. Memory care communities provide secure living options, and specially trained staff members handle everything from personal care assistance to housekeeping. Seniors who live in a memory care community receive full supervision and guidance, and they may participate in activities to help them retain as much cognitive ability as possible.
Using this guide, seniors and their families can discover memory care options and resources in Littleton and learn about ways to pay for this care.
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2100 South Josephine St, Denver, CO, 80210
"MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park offers exceptional assisted living South Denver seniors can rely on. With 85,0..."
READ MORE3235 Mill Vista Road, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129
3.8
(44 reviews)
"Wincrest Assisted Living for seniors who can take care of themselves has been a wonderful place for my parents. I would recommend this facility to anyone seeking assisted living places. A set of around 800 apartments where my folks live independently..."
READ MORE6383 E. Girard Place, Denver, CO, 80222
4.6
(16 reviews)
"We've chosen HighPointe Senior Living for my mom and they're taking great care of her. The visiting hours are totally workable because her previous place only had visiting hours from Monday to Friday 10:00 to 2:00, which people who had actual jobs co..."
READ MORE7205 West Quincy Ave., Lakewood, CO, 80235
4.0
(18 reviews)
"My mom will be moving into The Ridge Pinehurst. It's very clean and has friendly staff. We met up with the activity director, he was really good. They use the Montessori method, which I wanted to go with, and I think my mom would strive better at som..."
READ MORE2607 S Eudora Pl, Denver, CO, 80222
4.7
(6 reviews)
"A beautiful 8 bed home facility located in Denver. List of services we provide: Protective Oversight. Individualized care plan. Pri..."
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2445 South Quebec Street, Denver, CO, 80231
3.6
(10 reviews)
"My Dad was only here 3 nights. Found him in a hallway, in a wheelchair, screaming bloody murder, no one helping him, employees ignoring him. I called 911, he had a severely broken hip. He died from it. Don't put your loved ones here...."
READ MORE4855 South Niagara Street, Denver, CO, 80237
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Be at the center of it all! The proximity of Belleview Station (the oh-so-clever source of our name) on Denver's light-rail system puts choi..."
READ MORE80 Yukon Street, Lakewood, CO, 80226
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Ashley Manor Memory Care was the newest and cleanest community we visited. It also has the most spacious rooms. I thought the dining area was excellent, we've seen the menu as well and review what they were feeding the residents. The activities are l..."
READ MORE3555 South Clarkson Street, Englewood, CO, 80113
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Atria Senior Living is excited to announce a new community serving the families of Arapahoe County: Atria Englewood. Now pre-leasing and..."
READ MORE8201 W. Jewell Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80232
3.3
(6 reviews)
"My mom is in Lakewood Memory Care. It’s working out fine. The room is very nice. The activities are working out fine, and if individuals need special activities, like occupational or physical therapy, they provide that for them. I think it’s an excel..."
READ MORE9232 West Texas Drive, Lakewood, CO, 80232
"Catharine’s Quality of Life residential homes create a small family atmosphere in which our resident family members don’t passively observe ..."
READ MORE5905 S. Milwaukee Way, Centennial, CO, 80121
Littleton is situated in the north-central region of Colorado, a state that is listed as a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States. Colorado is home to about 71,000 people with Alzheimer's disease, a disease that is diagnosed primarily in those age 65 and over.
The city of Littleton has a sizable senior community that accounts for over 17 percent of the 48,000-person population. To serve seniors with dementia, the city has six memory care facilities, and there are nearly five dozen more facilities in nearby cities. Generally, these are located within assisted living facilities that provide specialized care.
Memory Care costs in Littleton start around $5,290 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Littleton 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.
Greenwood Village
$7,695
Denver
$6,525
Englewood
$6,111
Lakewood
$5,861
US
$5,694
Littleton
$5,290
Highlands Ranch
$4,669
Centennial
$4,487
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Colorado page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.
Littleton 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 Littleton, please visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.
Littleton-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.
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Rockies fan
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Review of Highline Place Memory Care
My husband lived at Highline for almost 2 yrs. The first year his care was pretty good with adequate care and activities. Then they started loosing their long term caregivers because their pay and...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your recent experience at Highline Place. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your husband's stay. Your feedback is valuable, and we are always working...
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Susan
5
Review of StoneCreek of Littleton
My mom is in StoneCreek of Littleton. The place we had her in didn't have any room for her in memory care, so I had to find somewhere, and I had to find it fast for her to have a place to go to. I...
Provider response
Hello, Susan — navigating the sudden need for memory care and finding a suitable place on short notice can be quite challenging, but we're glad to know that our team members at StoneCreek were...
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S.
4
Review of Highline Place Memory Care
I met Tracy when I went to visit Highline Place Memory Care and she was very knowledgeable and very good. They have three meals a day, which is good, and the dining area was adequate. They have...
Provider response
Thank you for your review. It's important to find the right community and I am sorry to hear that our community was not the right fit for you and your loved one. We are always here as a resource...