We placed my Mother in Memory Care at the Balfour in Longmont, and I can't say enough about the…read morequality of care there! The staff was amazing, Nicole G. was also amazing in helping us prepare for moving Mom into Memory care in a way that made the transition seamless. When it came time to bring hospice in, the helped coordinate that service, and again, worked together with the hospice staff to provide compassionate, caring services the entire time Mom was there. The staff showed warmth and the utmost respect for both our family, and our Mother. We felt she was safe and in the best hands possible to make sure she got everything she needed. Thank you to all involved.

5 Stars all the way!! I can't say enough good things about Balfour in Longmont. I've worked in a…read morehospital setting for a long time and I know how difficult it can be to provide loving care to this unique population. Balfour, at every turn, went above and beyond for our family member. She lived there for 2 1/2 years, spending the last year in memory care. All of the staff, top to bottom, are loving and kind. The clinical care is top notch. And at the end, the nurses became family to all of us. Balfour is a community, residents have friends and some even bring their dogs. It's a vibrant community and a gorgeous facility. You can't go wrong.

After almost 5 years at Atria Longmont, mom just had to move to a Medicaid approved skilled nursing…read morehome. A very sad day. Mom moved into Atria in 2021 under their assisted living program as she was suffering from mild dementia and memory loss. When the symptoms worsened significantly she moved to the memory care area. Her entire stay at Atria was a positive experience. The building feels more residential than facility, with lots of places to spend time, whether chatting in the living room, working out the gym or reading or playing games in the library. The memory care area is smaller and more intimate but still retains the same home like quality. The staff took excellent care of her and put me at ease, knowing she was safe and loved. Yes, loved. Her caregivers treated her with respect and affection and kept me up to date on everything from her running low on shampoo to her moods to the activities they convinced her to participate in. On moving out day mom wasn't really aware of what was happening but I sure was, and I cried and cried, and hugged all our wonderful support team. A terrible situation made positive by everyone at Atria.

If you need independent living or assisted living, Atria is a good place. Beware, if your loved one…read morehas to be moved to their Memory Care unit; it is not what it appears to be.

We toured the Beatrice Hover community in Longmont with my mother and found the environment very…read morecomfortable and the staff to be extremely loving, with a caring and service oriented attitude. We chose to be placed on the waiting list because of its affordability when compared to other senior living care offerings in the community. Being that Hover is a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) it was very important to us that care could be given through any stage of life or physical need without leaving the campus. The elders I encountered in the Independent Living and Assisted Living buildings were not shy about sharing their pride and how they had individualized their living environments and it was wonderful to see them so happy. I also met several residents in the Hover Green Houses, Skilled Nursing, and so pleased to see the homes are run as an elder-in-charge community with meaningful relationships being developed and nurtured. The houses are beautiful homes and give elders the opportunity to participate in daily tasks like cooking and be involved playing games or having fun with crafts. The Hover Green House skilled nursing is so nice I want to live there! I can't recommend the Beatrice community highly enough!

Hover Community is a solid nonprofit committed to providing high quality care to the elders it…read moreserves. They have affordable independent and assisted living residences and just recently added brand new long term care services with the addition of four Green Houses. The atmosphere of each is welcoming and supportive. The campus grounds and buildings are well maintained. Fantastic option for Longmont area elders. Easy to schedule tours.

Alta Vita was mom's first experience with life in memory care. She's now in a different state in…read moreher fifth care home and I find myself wanting to provide some info for those in the stage I was in 2 years ago. Things could be different now but here was our experience: the food being mushy and bland (dad tried it) and that they always served dessert with dinner was happening then. We never experienced the nightmares of the Dec. 2024 review. Dad would visit twice a week and the visits were pleasant. In fact, of the five memory care homes mom has lived in, Alta Vita had the best activity schedule. She was able to tell me in those days that highlights were going to a restaurant on a field trip, being acknowledged at an oldies singalong, getting a temporary flower tattoo on her arm. Apparently mom would carry her activity card around with her everywhere, proud to always get to "class' on time. The care was not so great. Dad once arrived for a visit and found her down on the bathroom floor, and did not know for how long she had been there. She went in with a rash under her breast and it was worse when she left 4 months later. Other care homes have been able to manage the rash. I arrived to help her pack and bring her to my state - and found her cowering on the bed, afraid of who was coming in because two men - also residents of memory care - liked to each come in and stare. It happened while I was there helping her pack. There were brown stains on the bed sheet on her bed. I asked the staff to leave the laundry for me and everything was soaked with urine. She got Covid while she was there and was out and about mingling with people with no mask because it was too hard for the caregivers to manage. The only reason they even checked her for Covid was at my insistence when on the phone she was speaking in word salad, coughing a lot, and the caregiver who helped with the phone mentioned to me that someone in a different "neighborhood" had Covid. Finding good memory care is really difficult. Some of it has to do with the match between the stage your loved one is at and the understanding of the care staff. I would say Alta Vita is OK for mild stage of dementia, and might be great for assisted living. I would not be able to recommend it for the later stages unless the care standards have changed considerably. Also if you choose Alta Vita and need to later move your loved one, make sure to be present and help take charge in the assessment process of the new care home. That process did not go smoothly for us and created friction in the move.

BEWARE! Steer way clear of this facility. The staff is obtrusive and restrictive. Even with a…read moretrusted escort, some patients are not allowed to go out at all, not for a walk, not for lunch, not for a drive. When visiting, be prepared for 3 staff members to stand 8 feet away the entire visit, their eyes glued to you while they eavesdrop on your conversation. Be prepared for the administration to ignore needs for a soft diet, shoes, teeth, hearing aids, and glasses. Your relative may have to wear clothing from the Lost and Found. Your relative might be allowed to go without shoes, then fall and break several ribs. Your relative might be allowed to chew on anything, including plastic. You may be trespassed from this facility if you raise questions about your relative's care. You won't feel welcome while you're there. Just imagine how your relative will feel.

You will not find better guidance in finding a suitable assisted living facility than that which is…read moreprovided by Anne-Marie of Elder Guidance. She is well versed on the several facilities in the area, knows their pluses and minuses, and communicates consistently to assist in finding the proper fit for the client. When I first contacted her I couldn't believe her services are actually free, and so was initially skeptical about the level of guidance we would receive. But read her intro to her business. She delivers exactly what she says she will deliver, including following up after placement to ensure everything has gone smoothly, that the client is ok and settled in, and offering further assistance if needed. In this era of low quality or non-existent customer care, Anne-Marie provides a no cost service that far exceeds reasonable expectations. You would be wise to take advantage of her guidance.

From the owner: In person interview to compassionately assess the needs of your loved one. Diligent legwork to…read morefind the best option for your budget, needs, and location. Coordinate and accompany you to tour the best suited communities. Advocate and guide you through the decision process. Follow-up beyond placement to ensure satisfaction.

As a family we are very grateful Seven Lakes exists! Our mom specific and varied needs and the team…read moreat Seven Lakes delivers. It's been almost one year and we feel comfortable with all the care they give my mom. It's very reassuring to know that her daily needs are being addressed and it allows us kids to breathe easier knowing she is being taken care of. The care team and other employees at Seven Lakes are very welcoming and do their jobs with a smile on their faces. We appreciate all they do and have done this last year!

The teams are amazing and really helped my mother move in and feel well-cared for, comfortable and…read morewelcome. Kim gave us a tour and explained all the options beautifully. We now see Katie during the week and Carole on the weekends for a warm welcome and up to date information. Mom adores Audrey, Maxine from Bristol Hospice, and Marina among so many others. Kaylan and her whole fantastic team create music, outings, crafts, and new experiences galore. My mom is often spotted smiling, and loves to visit with everyone!

Our mother has been at GreenRidge since they opened. She is in a long slow progression through…read moredementia, and the staff has supported her through every phase with love and care. They are responsive when concerns come up; respectful, and create a safe and happy home for residents - a family. Janel Tolchin is an excellent director! I am confident our mom - and yours - is in good hands at GreenRidge.

My family member was well cared for and happy during his time there. The staff was compassionate…read moreand kind. They kept us well informed.

I'd like to give a big endorsement to the staff at Juniper Village. As the daughter of a memory…read morecare patient, respect and concern for these wonderful patients is something I consider to be of the utmost importance. My restaurant in Lafayette, CO is also a "dementia friendly" establishment. The team at Juniper Village have brought residents here to dine and I have seen the love and compassion they have for them. It is truly heartwarming. I know that I could count on this amazing group of care-givers should my own family ever need their assistance.

My mother has lived at Juniper Village in Louisville for the last 8 months. Since she has moved…read morehere, she has been so much happier in her environment. Mom has made new friends, which enhances her quality of life. I mostly interact with the staff that works directly with my Mom and they have been wonderful. There are many staff members that go above and beyond their day to day jobs to make sure that my concerns and those of my Mom are taken care of. As long as my Mom is content and happy, I am satisfied. I do worry about this industry as a whole, and have seen many things throughout the few places that she has lived and where I toured that concern me. That being said, Juniper Village is her home, and she is safe and comfortable here.

My mother has been at the Bridge for over three years. I couldn't ask for better care than what she…read morehas received from the staff at the Bridge. Friendly, compassionate, and attentive, every one of the staff has far exceeded my expectations!

From the first call to Meredith at the Bridge until now. We have been so blessed with…read morecompassionate treatment. My father in law moved in February this year. He already considers it home. He has many friends already as well! The entire staff are like family. My father in law is receiving the best care available. This Father's Day they brought the families together for prime rib. The kitchen staff and manger (Ralph)went from table to table cutting the food for anyone who needed assistance. They have my respect and couldn't imagine anywhere else for my family. Thank you, Michael Millheim Berthoud Co