10 Memory Care Facilities near Loveland, CO

Known for its plentiful parks, vibrant art scene and relaxed atmosphere, the city of Loveland, Colorado, is a popular choice for seniors and retirees, which means more people are in need of care for Alzheimer's disease and dementia. About 17.3 percent of Loveland's population is age 65 or older, and numerous resources are available for seniors and their loved ones with cognitive impairments.

Five memory care facilities provide full-time care for people in Loveland, and four more are available nearby. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment oversees these facilities, which are regulated as assisted living residences (ALRs). Facilities that provide care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia are required to meet certain standards that other ALRs are not, including providing specialized training to their staff and making safe and secure outdoor spaces available to their residents.

• Despite its location in Northern Colorado, Loveland has a fairly temperate climate. Winters are snowy, with an average of about 42 inches per year, but daytime highs are often in the mid-40s. Summers tend to be mild and warm, with average highs in the 80s. Seniors may need to take special precautions when going outside during the winter, particularly if they have mobility or balance problems, but spring, summer and fall provide ample opportunities to enjoy gardens and other outdoor spaces.
  
  
• Loveland is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as McKee Medical Center and UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• The violent crime rate in Loveland is very low, with a score of a mere 14.6 compared to the U.S. average of 31.1. Property crime rates are higher, but Loveland is still a few points below the national average. Loveland is also lower than the Colorado average in both categories, making it a safe community for seniors to live in and enjoy.
  
  
• Larimer County, of which Loveland is part, has poor air quality that may put seniors with respiratory diseases or other health issues at risk. The American Lung Association gives the area an F rating for high ozone levels. Particle pollution is a little better, receiving a C grade, but may still be a concern for vulnerable people.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Loveland

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.

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

Loveland-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.