MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge is located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and offers both assisted living and memory care services for older adults. The community provides support for residents who need help with daily living activities, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Personalized care plans are tailored to each resident’s needs, with staff assisting in medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory support. The facility accepts residents with psychiatric conditions and provides special programs and oversight for those experiencing memory loss, incorporating secured community features and spaces designed specifically for memory support. For health services, podiatry is available onsite, and care staff coordinates with outside healthcare providers as needed.
The memory care program focuses on Alzheimer’s and other dementias, using a secured environment and structured routines to foster comfort and safety. The community encourages social engagement through clubs, group activities, and wellness programs such as yoga and chair yoga. Facilities include a barber and beauty salon, outdoor walking paths, and common spaces for group gatherings. All staff and programs operate in English. MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge promotes a community environment, with opportunities for residents to engage with peers and staff.
Complimentary transportation services are available for both medical appointments and non-medical trips. These services are provided to support residents’ attendance at healthcare visits, community outings, and errands as needed.
Feedback from residents and family members generally reflects high appreciation for the friendliness and compassion of the care staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the communication between caregivers and families. Many families note the comfort of seeing strong bonds between residents and staff. However, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding administrative responsiveness, issues with meal quality and availability, staffing shortages, and lapses in personal care and hygiene, particularly in memory care units. While the community appears well-maintained and supportive at the care staff level, there are ongoing concerns about management, activity offerings, and food services. As of mid-2024, there have been no significant recent updates or changes reported at the community.
Costs at this community start at $5,665 and range up to $9,770. The average price in the community is $7,718, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,794. The cost of senior 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.
