Applewood Our House - Lakewood is a residential assisted living and memory care community located in Lakewood, Colorado. The facility specializes in providing care for seniors, with a particular focus on individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Designed to offer a home-like environment, Applewood emphasizes safety, comfort, and dignity for its residents. The community offers both private and shared accommodations and is equipped to manage a variety of care needs within a secured setting to ensure resident safety.
Care and medical support at Applewood Our House - Lakewood include comprehensive memory care programs tailored to each individual's cognitive abilities and progression of dementia. The facility provides incontinence care, diabetes management, and medication management, ensuring that residents' health needs are closely monitored and managed by trained staff. Physical, occupational, and speech therapies are available, supporting residents in maintaining their abilities and enhancing their quality of life. The facility also provides podiatry services and is equipped to accept residents with psychiatric or behavioral challenges, provided they can be suitably supported within the assisted living environment.
Support with activities of daily living is a core component of care at Applewood. Staff are available to assist with all levels of care required for bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, ensuring that each resident receives full assistance as needed while emphasizing dignity and respect. The secured community design helps reduce risks for residents who may be prone to wandering, contributing further to overall safety.
Applewood Our House - Lakewood provides complimentary transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes. These services are intended to help residents attend medical appointments, therapies, and also enable participation in community outings or errands as appropriate. By offering transportation, the community aims to foster independence and maintain residents’ connections with the broader local area.
Resident and family feedback reflect an appreciation for the knowledgeable and compassionate staff, who prioritize individualized resident care and maintain open communication with families. The facility’s homelike atmosphere is highlighted as a key feature, providing a welcoming and personalized setting in contrast to more institutional environments. Celebrations of personal milestones and special efforts during resident transitions have been noted in reviews. While some concerns exist regarding amenities or staff turnover, overall satisfaction remains high. Applewood Our House - Lakewood is described as a respectful, kind, and attentive environment that supports strong relationships between residents and caregivers.
Costs at this community start at $1,500 and range up to $9,247. The average price in the community is $5,374, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,796. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.