Pricing ranges from
    $6,182 – 7,418/month

    Assured Senior Living

    1085 Vivian St, Golden, CO, 80401
    4.5 · 24 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Warm compassionate care, monitor safety

    I found a warm, homey memory-care home where staff genuinely treat residents like family - compassionate, attentive, highly personalized care in a clean, engaging environment that eased my worries. Communication was excellent, care plans were implemented quickly, and the team's dementia and complex-needs experience exceeded my expectations. That said, my loved one had repeated falls and distressing episodes and I questioned supervision (and the $12,000 month), so I recommend it for its heart and quality but advise close monitoring of safety.

    Pricing

    $6,182+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $7,418+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.54 · 24 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate and kind staff
    • Highly personalized, individualized care plans
    • Specialized memory/dementia care (Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome)
    • Responsive and communicative administration/owner
    • Home-like, warm and welcoming environment
    • Clean, well-kept residences
    • Engaging activities (art, music, balloon passing, neighborhood walks)
    • Small, intimate community with close family involvement
    • Quick implementation of care regimes and specialized needs
    • Supportive emotional care and reassurance to families
    • Accommodations for complex dietary needs (e.g., Celiac)
    • Residents encouraged to move about freely and socialize
    • Positive reputation and strong recommendations from many reviewers
    • Perceived peace of mind for families

    Cons

    • Serious safety incidents reported (repeated falls, concussion, bruising/black eyes)
    • Inadequate supervision and monitoring of some residents
    • Instances of poor personal care during visits (resident found wet)
    • Emotional distress reported (crying, expressing desire to go home)
    • High reported cost for short stays ($12,000 for 30 days in one review)
    • Potential inconsistency in care quality across different cases

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the provided reviews is strongly positive about the culture, staff, and home-like environment at Assured Senior Living, but there are notable and significant safety and supervision concerns in some accounts that temper the otherwise highly favorable impressions.

    Care quality: Many reviewers highlight highly personalized and specialized care, particularly for residents with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome. Several comments describe rapid setup and implementation of tailored care regimes and praise the facility’s ability to manage complex needs (including dietary restrictions like Celiac). Reviewers repeatedly note that residents are treated like family, receive emotional support, and that families feel reassured and informed about care plans. That said, a serious pattern emerges in a subset of reports describing falls (including repeated falls resulting in concussion and bruising) and inadequate monitoring — these are significant safety concerns that contrast sharply with the generally positive statements about care quality.

    Staff and management: Staff are overwhelmingly described as compassionate, kind, attentive, and professional. Multiple summaries single out specific staff and the owner (named Lisa in the reviews) as responsive and reassuring; reviewers emphasize good communication with both staff and administration. The small-community, family-oriented nature of the staff/resident relationships is repeatedly mentioned as a major strength. However, the reports of insufficient supervision and monitoring indicate possible inconsistency in staff performance or staffing levels — while many families felt well supported, at least one family experienced lapses that led to physical injury and distress.

    Facilities and environment: The homes are consistently described as warm, welcoming, clean, and well-kept, with a true home-like atmosphere rather than an institutional feel. Reviewers note that residents are able to move about freely, engage socially, and that the physical environment encourages connection and comfort. The small, intimate setting and neighborhood-style interactions are presented as advantages for personalized attention.

    Activities and engagement: Reviews mention meaningful activities that encourage engagement — examples include balloon passing, art projects, music listening, and neighborhood walks. Staff are reported to invite residents to participate and facilitate social interaction, which contributes to a heartwarming and stimulating environment for residents with memory issues.

    Communication, family involvement, and reputation: Communication is a strong positive theme: families find staff and administration easy to contact and appreciative of family involvement. Many reviewers say the facility gave them peace of mind and would recommend it to others. The facility’s willingness to serve residents with complex needs and the perceived emotional support for families are frequent and strong positives.

    Concerns and patterns to note: Despite the many positive reports, there are serious, specific negative incidents that warrant attention. Reports of repeated falls with injuries (concussion, bruising), residents found wet during visits, and expressions of distress and desire to go home indicate lapses in supervision, personal care, and possibly staffing or procedures. One review cites a very high short-term cost ($12,000 for 30 days), which may be a concern for affordability or perceived value, depending on circumstances. Taken together, the reviews suggest that while the facility generally delivers highly personalized, compassionate care in a clean, home-like setting, there may be inconsistencies in supervision or safety practices that have caused harm in at least one case.

    Conclusion: Based on the aggregated review content, Assured Senior Living appears to provide excellent interpersonal care, individualized memory-supportive services, and a warm, family-style atmosphere that many families find reassuring. However, the presence of serious safety incidents and reports of inadequate monitoring in some cases should prompt prospective families to ask specific questions about fall prevention protocols, staffing ratios, supervision practices, incident reporting, and how the facility addresses and prevents repeat events. If these safety concerns are addressed transparently and remedied, the facility’s many strengths (staff compassion, specialized care, engaging activities, and a clean, home-like environment) are likely to make it a strong choice for many families seeking memory care and individualized attention.

    Location

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    About Assured Senior Living

    Assured Senior Living is a group of senior living communities with locations in Wheat Ridge, Golden, and several other Colorado cities such as Arvada, Castle Rock, Centennial, Denver, Englewood, Lakewood, Littleton, and Parker, and it runs on Vivian St in Golden too, where the feeling around the place is gentle and homelike, and people working there get recognized for being helpful, joyful, and kind, which really adds to a culture that feels pretty friendly day to day. The community's structure supports independence and healthy living, so there are options for independent living for active and social seniors, along with assisted living and memory care for those who need more help, and they have programs and housing set up to help prevent confusion and wandering for folks with memory challenges. Assured Senior Living takes care to have trained staff awake and available 24/7, including professionals in dementia care, and they have a set-up for specialized support in Alzheimer's, other forms of dementia, incontinence care, and even traumatic brain injury through a specific supportive living program they offer, while always keeping safety and residents' dignity in mind.

    Dining is taken seriously there, with meals planned to be nutritious and made from quality ingredients, and the kitchens have even received awards for what they serve; residents are given options and the chance to enjoy food that supports their health and enjoyment. Activities are structured for enrichment, including Montessori Activities, outdoor walks, art and music therapy, daily shows, and exercise that fits any age, with the community proud of several awards for best activities and community engagement, and these programs always aim to bring connection and happiness to people's lives as the staff encourages participation and builds friendship among residents and families. Many in the community appreciate the less crowded, private feel, the pet-friendly and accessible spaces, and the fact that apartments and other living areas are tailored to different levels of need, from folks who want maintenance-free independent apartments to those who need round-the-clock protective supervision in secure environments. Everyday help's offered with things like bathing, medication management, housekeeping, laundry, and companionship, and there's support for changing needs, especially for those dealing with memory loss, so routines are dependable but flexible, always aiming for joy and comfort.

    Assured Senior Living pulls in attention for affordable, reliable care in both residential and memory care settings, and they keep up with all the needed licenses, checking them twice a year for compliance and standards. Community tours are easy to schedule and show families the real daily life, the food, and activities, so questions get answered and families can feel at ease. The homes focus on making residents feel safe, included, and respected, always tailoring attention to each person's needs, and though there are several houses and addresses, the feeling of a committed, close-knit community runs through all of them. There's a steady focus on keeping life full, with programs designed so that seniors can keep their dignity and joy for as long as possible, and the support remains strong for both residents and their families every step of the way through changing health needs and stages.

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