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10 Best Nursing Homes in Glenelk, CO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Glenelk 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 Glenelk, 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 Glenelk or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Glenelk.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Overland, Athmar Park and Westwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Shamballah-Ashrama, Foxton and Critchell.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Glenelk, CO

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Photo of Brookdale Littleton
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
37 reviews
9.3
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37 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
38%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
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5%
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Staff is caring, helpful. Facility is clean, they have a great variety of activities and church services, love the court yard. Have games, puzzles, crafts and a variety of greeting cards available. They do...
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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Photo of Willowbrook Place
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
40 reviews
8.9
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40 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
30%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
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For me, there wasn't much time. Literally less than a week to make the decision because of the rapid decline of my father. But honestly, I should have just gone with them after the initial tour/meeting. Even...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Willowbrook Place is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Willowbrook is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff at Willowbrook provides a high level of personalized care as a part of our...
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Photo of Balfour at Littleton
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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12 reviews
8.6
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12 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
8%
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My wife and i had the opportunity to visit my uncle (a recently admitted new resident), and were impressed by the physical condition of the place, and professionalism of the staff members we interacted with....
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.
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Photo of MorningStar of Littleton
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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24 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
29%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
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4%
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I would rate them a 5 on all counts, but my father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed away. Based on the experience we had, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families.
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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1212 Photos available
8.4
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68 reviews
8.4
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68 reviews
5 star
32%
4 star
54%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
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1%
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Facilities are very good, about 90% of the staff are great, food is okay, activities are good. Very fair regarding billing. I struggled most with getting the meds situated, my mom took a lot of meds, and I...
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.
Welcome to Cadence LakewoodDiscover a new independence at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, Colorado. Here you will experience the tranquility of a boutique-style campus with smaller buildings for a cozy home like setting. Enjoy time in your spacious studio or...
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Photo of The Gardens at Columbine
1919 Photos available
5 star
46%
4 star
42%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
1 star
4%
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We had an excellent experience. The staff was incredibly kind and patient with us, our situation and our father.We picked the place because it was not overly big, location was good (there were closer...
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.
The Gardens at Columbine is a unique, locally owned and managed assisted living community located in the southwest metropolitan area of Denver in Littleton, Colorado. The Gardens offers residents and families not only a beautiful community it offers exceptional experience in senior care directed...
Photo of Elk Run Assisted Living Community
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5 star
33%
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33%
3 star
17%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
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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
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.
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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8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
14%
3 star
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2 star
29%
1 star
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We moved my parents out of a gorgeous facility with terrible care into this small facility with world-class care. Everyone from the owners to the front desk to the daily caregivers check on our parents...
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.
The Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Littleton Care & Rehab
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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 Glenelk, CO

The average cost of senior living in Glenelk is $5,178 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $5,029 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Glenelk, CO, vs. nearby cities

Glenelk, CO
$5,178/mo
$5,292/mo

Nursing homes costs in Glenelk, CO, vs. state and national averages

Glenelk, CO
$5,178/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Glenelk, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,191/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,178/mo

Nursing homes costs in Glenelk, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,435/mo
Studio
$6,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,028/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,765/mo

Senior living costs in Glenelk vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Glenelk, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlenelk, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,178/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,025/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,191/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,261/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Glenelk, CO:$5,178/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Glenelk, CO:$5,025/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Glenelk, CO:$5,191/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Glenelk, CO:$4,261/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Glenelk, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Glenelk and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Glenelk, COCO stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Glenelk, CO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Glenelk have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Glenelk, CO$7,168/mo$5,388/mo+33.0%
Colorado$6,034/mo$5,571/mo+8.3%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Glenelk, CO
2024 average cost:$7,168/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+33.0%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$6,034/mo
2023 average cost:$5,571/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Glenelk

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Glenelk

Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Highline Place in Littleton, CO

4.6
We chose Highline Place and seemed very caring and qualified to care for my father-in-law after a difficult experience with another facility. Very kind and compassionate staff!

StoneCreek of Littleton

4.8
We would rate everything a 5 except for the meals/dining which we would give a 3 there are many residents (not all) but including my father in law who complain about the food taste/temperature etc. But the staff has been amazing and very helpful in our thought situation.

Glenelk nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glenelk nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glenelk, 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 Glenelk 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 Glenelk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Glenelk, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Glenelk 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 Glenelk Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Glenelk, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Glenelk 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 Glenelk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glenelk, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Glenelk 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 Glenelk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glenelk, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Glenelk 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 Glenelk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glenelk, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Littleton, Willowbrook Place and Balfour at Littleton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Glenelk, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Glenelk, Colorado. See the full list.
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