Senior Living Help in Lakewood: Free Guidance From People Who Ran the Communities
Free senior placement help for families in Lakewood and nearby Belmar, Green Mountain, and Applewood. We tour with you, compare real openings in Jefferson County, and never charge families a dollar.

Families here usually start by asking about Belmar, Green Mountain, Applewood, and we also tour in Bear Creek, Morrison edge, Wheat Ridge border. Referrals often reach us from St. Anthony Hospital and OrthoColorado Hospital. On the public side, Jefferson County Aging Well is the office most Lakewood families end up calling.
What senior living options are near Lakewood?
These are the five levels of care we place families into around Lakewood. The ranges below are the Colorado monthly ranges we see in the communities we tour.
Assisted Living near Lakewood
Help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication, with meals and company included.
Colorado range: $4,500 to $7,500 a month
Memory Care near Lakewood
A secure community with trained staff for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Colorado range: $5,800 to $9,500 a month
Independent Living near Lakewood
Your own apartment with no yard work or repairs, plus neighbors and activities nearby.
Colorado range: $2,500 to $4,800 a month
Skilled Nursing and Rehab near Lakewood
Round the clock nursing and therapy, often after a hospital stay, surgery, or a fall.
Colorado range: $8,500 to $13,000 a month
Respite Care near Lakewood
A short stay so a family caregiver can rest, travel, or recover from their own surgery.
Colorado range: $200 to $400 a month
Not sure which level fits? Read the full Colorado cost guide or start with our guide to choosing a level of care.
Which hospitals and discharge teams do we work with near Lakewood?
When a hospital sets the timeline, we work directly with the case manager. These are the Lakewood area hospitals and rehab centers we hear from most.
- St. Anthony Hospital
- OrthoColorado Hospital
- Lutheran Medical Center (Wheat Ridge)
Discharge set for this week? See what we can do in 48 hours.
What local resources should Lakewood families know about?
Public programs in Jefferson County can help with benefits screening, caregiver support, and protection from neglect.
- Jefferson County Aging Well
- DRCOG Area Agency on Aging
What do we notice about Lakewood communities?
Lakewood and the west side have more mid-priced assisted living than any other part of the metro. Good value if you are flexible on the building's age.
Which neighborhoods and nearby towns do we cover?
We cover Lakewood and the areas around it. If the right building sits one town over, we will say so.
- Belmar
- Green Mountain
- Applewood
- Bear Creek
- Morrison edge
- Wheat Ridge border
Tell us the cross streets that matter, a hospital, a church, a daughter's house, and we will point you at the buildings that are actually close to it.
Frequently asked questions
Not in Lakewood?
We help families across Colorado, not only in Lakewood. See every city we cover, or call and tell us where you are.
