10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wheat Ridge, CO

Mountain Vista Senior Living has been providing comfortable, home-like living choices to seniors since 1963 in an elevated area with lovely summit views. While in a location convenient to parks, malls, dining and entertainment, the community has plenty of on-site amenities, such as a theater, general store, chapel and beauty salon. Compassionate caregivers assist with bathing and dressing as needed, provide medication management and plan stimulating activities and outings. Residents enjoy spacious apartments with kitchens and many common areas, including a community room, activities room and a game room with a pool table.

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living is a quaint care home located in a residential/commercial area that features 10-foot ceilings, large windows in common areas and an open, yet intimate setting. Caregivers give progressive levels of care, while also providing home-cooked meals, laundry services and physical therapy exercises. The beautiful grounds include four interior courtyards, raised garden beds, outdoor seating and walking paths. Residents can partake in various engaging activities, such as music and art classes, live entertainment and scheduled outings. Transportation and an on-site salon are also available for seniors' use, as needed.

We included The Gardens at St. Elizabeth, located near the Highland area, on our list because of the historic chapel on the grounds, which is open for daily mass, rosary and interdenominational services. Assisted living services include personalized care plans, access to a licensed nurse and three home-style meals a day, served in the beautiful dining room or delivered to seniors' rooms. Event planners organize outings, such as concerts, swimming and scenic drives, and residents can enjoy stimulating activities, such as arts and crafts, bingo, exercise class and movie nights. Seniors can take advantage of the many on-site amenities, including a salon and spa, fitness studio, two libraries and an English garden.

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge is located next door to shopping and dining and across the street from Discovery Park. Caregivers provide housekeeping, laundry services and assistance with daily activities. A full-time licensed nurse is available, and staff conduct wellness programs. Life Enrichment Teams organize activities, such as group Scrabble, exercise classes and outdoor walks. Spacious pet-friendly suites include emergency call systems and handicap-accessible bathrooms. Residents can take advantage of the on-site bistro, salon and chapel. The full-service dining room is available for all-day, restaurant-style dining.

Brookdale Parkplace made our list due to being rated #1 in customer satisfaction in 2022 by J.D. Power. The pet-friendly community offers spacious, elegant interiors and compassionate caregivers, who provide assistance as needed while also supporting independence. Brookdale's holistic approach includes B-Fit exercise classes, a therapy room, a therapeutic whirlpool and an on-campus clinic. Residents can take advantage of the beauty/barber shop, theater, fitness center and library. Caring staff arrange transportation and activities, such as bingo, movie night and jewelry making. Seniors can enjoy the beautifully landscaped grounds, walking paths, courtyard and garden.

Pet-friendly Brookdale Arvada is located minutes to the north of Wheat Ridge. Caregivers are available 24 hours a day and provide assistance with bathing and dressing, as well as cleaning and home maintenance. Flexible, individualized care plans include programs such as B-Fit and Brain Fit, to help create a fun exercise experience and support a healthy mind. Residents can take advantage of the walking paths, therapy room and spa for wellness benefits, and partake in stimulating activities, such as arts and crafts, music programs and bingo. Delicious, nutritionally balanced meals are served in the elegant dining room, and some apartments are also equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes.

We included Ralston Creek Neighborhood on our list, which is located in Ralston Valley, approximately 10 minutes northwest of Wheat Ridge, because of the professionally trained and certified nursing staff available through the emergency nurse call system. Assisted living amenities also include the choice of studio, one- or two-bedroom apartments, full meal service and weekly housekeeping services. Compassionate caregivers organize activities, such as movie night or Wii bowling, and plan events and entertainment. Residents can enjoy the bistro, salon and fitness center. Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style in the stylish dining room.

The Argyle first opened its doors as "The Old Ladies Home" in 1875, but its current location is in Denver's popular Berkeley/Highlands neighborhood, convenient to unique shops, dining and entertainment, including the nearby Tennyson Street, which hosts the First Friday art walk each month. Caregivers provide assistance through individualized care plans that include the Senior Fitness program and activities of daily living, from dressing to personal grooming. Loved ones can attend regular care conference meetings to give input on adjustments to the care plans. Residents can enjoy outings and events, such as baseball at Coors Field, movies and fall foliage trips.

Homestead is a vast 4.25-acre resort-style campus located in Lakewood and is a part of the Gardens Care Senior Living group, with nine communities in Colorado. Caregivers provide different levels of assistance based on individual needs and preferences in a homey and comfortable atmosphere. The beautiful community is near shopping, dining, many parks and fun attractions, including Baldoria on the Water and Colorado Mills. The spacious semi-private and private apartments come with kitchenettes and full bathrooms. Residents can take advantage of the piano, pool table and free monthly hair care at the on-site beauty and barber shop. Event planners organize yoga classes, painting lessons and gardening in the lush, green outdoor areas.

The Granville Assisted Living Center is conveniently located in the historic Highlands Square in the Belmar shopping district in Lakewood, three miles from Belmar Town Center. The pet-friendly community provides assistance to residents 62 years and older that meet the income requirements determined by the Medicaid HCBS program. Caregivers provide laundry service, bed-making and any assistance with daily living needed. Residents can enjoy three delicious meals a day, served in the dining area, provided they can get there and back independently. Caring staff organizes stimulating activities, such as sing-a-longs, bingo, Bible study and volleyball.