The Gallery at Broomfield

    1450 W 169th Ave, Broomfield, CO, 80023
    4.3 · 7 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Gorgeous community, unclear management, billing

    I'm thrilled my mother loves it - a gorgeous, new, spotlessly clean community with caring, compassionate staff who feel like family, plentiful activities, a strong sense of community, and genuine age-in-place capabilities. That said, management is disjointed and slow to follow up, communication and care-level/fee explanations are confusing, an RN's demeanor was poor, the medical director was a real problem, and we were charged unexpected extra costs. Overall it's a great fit and I highly recommend it if you watch billing and push for clearer communication (would love more church/bible study and caregiver support groups).

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    4.29 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.8
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate front-line staff
    • Staff often become like family
    • On-floor staff described as awesome
    • Activities program is lively and varied (music, games, puzzles, books, movies)
    • Strong sense of community
    • Residents/families describe it as a 'forever home'
    • Accommodating care and age-in-place capabilities
    • New, aesthetically pleasing facility and gorgeous spaces
    • Cleanliness and well-maintained common areas
    • Highly recommended by multiple reviewers
    • Loved ones report being well taken care of and happy

    Cons

    • Management described as disjointed and slow to follow up
    • Confusing care levels and unclear fee structure
    • Reports of unexpected additional charges despite prior assurances
    • Medical director criticized as incompetent or inadequate by at least one reviewer
    • Some nursing staff (RN) described as having an unfriendly or unhelpful demeanor
    • Facility design praised aesthetically but criticized for poor functionality for seniors
    • Communication issues between staff/management and families
    • Limited faith-based/church offerings noted
    • Lack of caregiver support group options requested

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from these reviews is strongly positive about the daily lived experience at The Gallery at Broomfield, with repeated praise for front-line caregivers, activity offerings, cleanliness, and the newness and beauty of the physical environment. Many reviewers emphasize that the on-floor staff are caring and compassionate, often becoming like family to residents; families repeatedly say their loved ones are well taken care of and happy, with some calling the community a "forever home" and offering high recommendations.

    Care quality and staff interactions emerge as one of the clearest strengths. Reviewers consistently highlight accommodating care and age-in-place capabilities, noting that staff exceed expectations and that on-floor teams are especially strong. Activities are frequently mentioned as lively and varied, including music, games, puzzles, books, and movies, which contribute to a strong sense of community and resident engagement. Multiple comments indicate that programming and social life are a meaningful part of residents' satisfaction.

    Facility and maintenance impressions are also largely positive: the community is described as new, beautiful, clean, and well-operated, with gorgeous common spaces and a modern aesthetic. That said, a notable pattern appears where aesthetics do not always translate into optimal senior functionality: at least one reviewer explicitly called out that while the facility is visually appealing, some design or operational elements do not function well for the senior population. This suggests that the physical plant and operational workflows might benefit from additional accessibility- and usability-focused review.

    Management, communication, and clinical leadership are the primary areas of concern. Several reviewers describe management as disjointed and slow to follow up, and poor communication between management/staff and families is mentioned. Financial transparency is another recurring issue: reviewers report confusing care level distinctions and fee structures, and at least one family described being charged additional costs after being told there would be no extra fees. Clinical leadership and some nursing interactions drew criticism as well — one reviewer called the medical director "incompetent/horrible," and another noted an RN with an unfriendly demeanor. These comments point to inconsistency in leadership and some clinical staff behaviors that can undermine otherwise strong direct-care relationships.

    There are also requests for programmatic expansions: a reviewer asked for more church or Bible study options and for caregiver support groups. These suggestions indicate that while general activities are strong, there may be gaps in faith-based programming and family/caregiver resources that would enhance the community's offerings.

    In synthesis, The Gallery at Broomfield appears to deliver a highly positive day-to-day experience through compassionate front-line staff, robust activities, clean and attractive new facilities, and effective age-in-place services that make many families comfortable recommending the community. However, recurring concerns about management responsiveness, billing clarity, certain clinical leadership and staff demeanor issues, and some functional shortcomings in facility design temper the overall praise. Prospective residents and families should weigh the strong on-floor caregiving and activity environment against reported administrative and communication inconsistencies; asking specific questions about billing practices, management communication protocols, clinical leadership, and availability of faith-based or caregiver-support programs during tours and admissions conversations would help clarify whether the community meets their priorities.

    Location

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    About The Gallery at Broomfield

    The Gallery at Broomfield sits in downtown Broomfield and offers different living options for seniors, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing, all on one campus, which makes it easier for folks to pick the support they need as their needs change, and the place is pet-friendly and has big, bright apartments, including studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, many with patios and private bathrooms set up for easy access. Trained staff help with daily activities if someone needs it and there's a nurse who comes in part-time, plus helpers around to remind residents about their medicine, and Memory Care offers safe spaces and personalized care plans for people living with Alzheimer's or other memory problems, including a special program called Stella's Rising Stars. The community has friendly, joyful staff and has earned awards for meals, activities, and overall service, which says something about how folks are treated, while the campus feels warm and cozy, filled with sunlight in the common areas like lounges, a big courtyard, a kitchen, a computer room, a theater, and even a spa up on the third floor. People can stay busy with a full schedule of things to do, from arts and crafts to music, reading, fitness, gardening, games, and field trips, and there are cooking lessons, communal meals, and restaurant-style dining available at any time of day, so it feels a bit like having company all the time if a person wants. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, VA aid, religious services, and special food diets get taken care of, and guest rooms are available for visitors, plus there's free Wi-Fi, parking, garden spots, and help for people needing extra support, which comes in handy as folks grow older and sometimes want to slow down, and The Gallery at Broomfield tries to make everything safe, calm, and as independent as possible, all in a place run by Stellar Senior Living, with new leadership making sure things stay up to date. The apartments are some of the biggest around, and folks can tour the place to see dining and activities before moving in, and the place welcomes people living with pets, encourages outings, and runs things to keep the community connected and active, aiming to give seniors a sense of freedom and dignity along with personal care when it's needed.

    About Stellar Senior Living

    The Gallery at Broomfield is managed by Stellar Senior Living.

    Founded in 2011 by Evrett Benton and his family, Stellar Senior Living is a family-owned company headquartered in Midvale, Utah. Operating over 30 communities across eight western states, they provide independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Their philosophy centers on four core values: Service, Integrity, Inspiration, and Joy.

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