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10 Best Nursing Homes in Blue River, CO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Blue River nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Blue River, CO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Blue River or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Blue River.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Weller, Singleton and Santa Maria.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Weller, Singleton and Santa Maria.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Blue River, CO
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Would prefer to have more flexibility in seating in dining room for meals. Addressed with leadership and informed people can select to sit anywhere.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
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The facility was very accommodating on our moving schedule. They even allowed us to move somethings in before our move in date. The maintenance staff is really busy so it took some time to get some things...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Locally owned and operated Retirement Community, offering both Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Services. Golden Lodge is the newest senior living community located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people age 55-plus with an exceptional lifestyle,...
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Overall, I've been very satisfied with the care and the facilities. The staff is wonderful. There's one caregiver in particular who is always cheerful when she comes in, she gives compliments, and she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The community does really feel like a community, and I feel like I know the staff and they take good care of my loved one. communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. ...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled in a serene mountain setting, Elk Run Assisted Living Community provides quality care to seniors. An easy commute from Denver or points west on the I-70 corridor, Elk Run is just minutes from the freeway. The facility adjoins mountain open space, offering views of meadows and wildlife....
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Carefree living at Castle Peak means you no longer have the worries of home ownership. All housekeeping, personal laundry and flat linens, maintenance, repairs, snow removal and lawn care are done for you. Property taxes and all utilities are paid except phone and cable TV. Castle Peak will also...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Blue River, CO
The average cost of senior living in Blue River is $5,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $5,033 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Blue River
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Blue River
Golden Lodge Assisted Living
3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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Brookdale Littleton
4.5
I would recommend this facility. The only things I would comment on are; 1) l think they were a little under staffed, especially on weekends; and 2) they need to figure out a better system to handle laundry (my mom's laundry was lost). Overall, my experience at Brookdale Littleton was pretty ...
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Accel At Golden Ridge Center
4.7
My mother was in Accel of Longmont, CO for rehabilitation after a severe neck fracture. She raved to us regularly about the care and compassion she received while at Accel.
Blue River nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue River, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Blue River nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Blue River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blue River nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Blue River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue River nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blue River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue River nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue River nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Blue River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue River, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
71.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Littleton, Golden Lodge Assisted Living and Golden Pond Retirement Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Blue River, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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