Pricing ranges from
    $4,315 – 5,178/month

    The Haven

    300 S Shelton St, Hayden, CO 81639
    • Assisted Living

    Thoughtful caring staff peaceful home

    I placed my mom here and have been very pleased. The staff are thoughtful, patient and genuinely caring - they treat residents like family and often go above and beyond. The facility is clean, comfortable and peaceful, with good food, engaging activities and regular, reassuring communication that gave our family real peace of mind. It's a small, home-like place I recommend overall.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.96·(25)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Exceptional, compassionate staff and management
    • Personalized, family-like attention
    • Strong dementia/Alzheimer’s care and understanding of capabilities
    • Wide range of engaging activities (swimming, pool, museum visits, art projects)
    • Mind-and-body stimulation and social opportunities
    • Clean, well-maintained, and gorgeous facility
    • Home-like, small/family atmosphere
    • Healthy, high-quality meals and dining room lunches
    • Grooming services (haircuts, nail trims)
    • Safe, quiet, and peaceful environment
    • Accessible, ground-level layout and lovely outdoor grounds
    • Good communication and regular updates to families
    • Staff go beyond duties; thoughtful and patient caregivers
    • Strong sense of community and belonging for residents
    • Family-friendly visiting and welcoming to pets
    • Peace of mind for families and supportive during stressful transitions
    • Long-standing staff-resident relationships
    • Well-maintained rooms and clean common areas
    • Helpful administration and easy transition processes
    • Intergenerational and community engagement (kids activities, horses)

    Cons

    • Not intended or equipped for residents needing skilled nursing-level care
    • Small facility size may limit capacity or availability for some families

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is overwhelmingly positive, with consistent praise centering on the quality of staff, individualized care, and the warm, family-like atmosphere of The Haven. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the compassion, attentiveness, and professionalism of both caregivers and administration. Many comments describe the staff as going above and beyond typical assisted-living duties—providing personalized attention, strong communication with families, and creating a welcoming environment that makes residents feel at home. Specific praise for individual staff (e.g., a patient caregiver named Adrienne) underscores long-standing, trusting relationships between staff and residents.

    Care quality emerges as a primary strength. Multiple reviewers mention excellent hands-on care for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and several note that The Haven is honest about its capabilities—providing appropriate assisted-living-level care while being transparent when skilled nursing would be required. Families report peace of mind from safety measures, attentive supervision, and accessible assistance, as well as improved socialization and nourishment for loved ones. The facility’s ability to handle stressful transitions smoothly and to offer meaningful daily routines is cited repeatedly.

    Activities and programming are another major theme. Reviews point to varied, engaging options that stimulate both mind and body: swimming and pool activities, museum visits, art projects, and other social events. These offerings help residents maintain purpose and enjoy social opportunities. Intergenerational and community events (kids visiting, pet interactions, horses) contribute to a lively, home-like culture. The presence of grooming services, a dining room for lunches, and opportunities for families to visit freely reinforce the feeling of normalcy and community.

    Facilities and dining receive consistent positive mentions. The Haven is described as clean, well-maintained, and attractive, with lovely grounds and an accessible, ground-level layout. Reviewers compliment the food—calling it healthy and “awesome”—and note that resident rooms and common areas are kept in very good condition. The grounds are highlighted as outdoor-friendly and as an additional resource to the community, enhancing resident quality of life.

    Management and communication are portrayed as thoughtful and responsive. Families report informative, timely updates and say that administration supports them during admissions and ongoing care. Many reviews emphasize that staff and administrators make relatives feel welcome and involved; this, combined with the facility’s small size, creates a close-knit atmosphere where staff often feel like extended family.

    Notable patterns and limitations: the primary limitation mentioned in the reviews is that The Haven is an assisted living environment rather than a skilled nursing facility. A few reviewers explicitly indicate that it is not suitable for residents requiring skilled nursing-level care, and the small, family-style size—while repeatedly noted as a benefit—could also imply limited capacity or specialized services for some prospective residents. Aside from that, there are no recurring negative themes in the provided summaries; almost every entry emphasizes satisfaction, high recommendation, and gratitude.

    In conclusion, The Haven is consistently portrayed as a small, compassionate, well-run assisted living community that excels in personalized care, engaging programming, cleanliness, and family communication. It is especially recommended for families seeking a safe, home-like environment with strong dementia support and active social opportunities. Prospective residents or families who need skilled nursing-level services should verify clinical capabilities elsewhere, but for assisted living needs, reviewers overwhelmingly endorse The Haven as a trusted, exceptional option.

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    Location

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    The Haven is located at 300 S Shelton St, Hayden, CO, 81639.

    About The Haven

    The Haven is an assisted living community at 300 S Shelton Ln in Hayden, Colorado, and it's run by Northwest Colorado Health, offering a friendly place where older adults 55 and up can live with help when needed and enjoy a regular routine. The facility has 20 units with private or semi-private rooms, some with kitchenettes, allowing residents some independence while still getting support with things like bathing, dressing, medication management, incontinence care, and help for non-ambulatory residents. There's a nurse on staff, around-the-clock supervision, and a 24-hour call system for safety, plus an emergency alert system in place. The Haven provides three meals each day with snacks, served in a comfortable dining room, and their chefs prepare meals that can be adjusted for diabetes, allergies, and other dietary needs. Residents get help with cleaning and laundry too, with daily housekeeping and laundry services offered to everyone. The place offers scheduled transportation for errands or appointments, guest parking for visitors, a barber and salon, and plenty of outdoor areas with walking paths and gardens for fresh air, which can be nice during the warmer months. There's also a community center that hosts programs and events through the year where local groups and organizations use the space for activities, so residents get a lot of chances to join in or mix with neighbors. The activity list includes movie nights, an arts room, resident-run groups, devotional activities, daily exercise, and wellness programs that keep people moving or bring them together to socialize. The Haven welcomes pets and allows both Medicaid and private payment, including long-term care insurance, and accepts people regardless of ability to pay. There's coordination with healthcare providers, and the facility offers health and medical services through Northwest Colorado Health, even access to clinics like Sportsmed Sportsmed Clinic-Hayden for physical or sports therapy, and some specialty clinics including internal medicine and psychiatric services. Memory care, respite care, and independent living options are offered, with levels of care and pricing adjusted as needed. The residents here experience a peaceful setting with furnished rooms, nutritious meals, and a supportive staff that keeps a caring home environment with both on-site and off-site activities, and there's move-in coordination to make it easier for new residents to settle in.

    People often ask...

    The Haven offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,315 per month.

    The Haven offers assisted living and board and care.

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    The full address for this community is 300 S Shelton St, Hayden, CO 81639.

    No, The Haven does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Colorado, the Department of Public Health & Environment licenses assisted living residences, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number2308Z8
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Residence (alr/acf)
    Capacity20 residents
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