Fountainhead Care Homes sits in a residential part of Lakewood, Colorado, at 1398 Zephyr St, and offers care for seniors who need a little help with daily life but like being in a homelike place with a small number of fellow residents, as the place has just 14 beds, which means people get to know each other, and staff often know each resident's needs well, so there's always help nearby whether someone needs medication management, bathing help, dressing assistance, or just a friendly face. The facility gives folks choices between private rooms, semi-private rooms, and even studio suites or one-bedroom units, and the rooms come furnished, so moving in doesn't take much, plus there's coordination help when it's time to make the move. The place allows all pets, even small ones, for people who want to keep their companions with them, and the staff is trained to provide assisted living care, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, nursing care, respite stays for short-term recovery or to give family caregivers a break, and board and care in a true neighborhood home setting.
Meals can suit special diets, like diabetic or allergy-friendly needs, and there are fresh meals every day in the main dining room or all-day dining for people who don't follow a set schedule, plus residents can grab snacks or private dining if needed. Activities like games, movies, and group events fill the day, with daily activities to keep both mind and body moving, and there's scheduled transportation for getting to doctors or going out into the community. Facilities include a chapel, a movie theater, places to walk outside, a fitness area, a community lounge with big TVs, a game room, and computers for internet access. Safety stays front and center since every room has an in-room emergency response system, staff remain on site around the clock, and the place is set up for folks with mobility challenges, even wheelchairs, with non-ambulatory and transfer assistance if needed.
Laundry, housekeeping, dry cleaning, linen service, and medication help are all handled by the staff, so residents don't need to worry about chores if they don't want to, and for added medical support, the facility works with home health, hospice, and manages medications and health appointments as needed. For folks with memory loss or a diagnosis like Alzheimer's, staff create a dementia-friendly menu, provide wandering prevention, and set up intervention programs to keep everyone as safe as possible, while offering specialized care in a comforting routine. Residents pay using Medicaid or Medicaid Waiver, which makes things easier for families, and pricing depends on what each person needs, though the average reported price is about $173. Fountainhead Care Homes is part of a group of homes that also have independent living options, and has a reputation in Lakewood for a caring, welcoming environment with staff that are described as friendly and helpful, with everything designed to support independence as well as health and comfort for people as they age. Seniors and their families can get help making decisions and can check verified reviews online if they like, but the building itself feels more like a lived-in home than a fancy new hotel, so it's the kind of place people pick when comfort, warmth, and real help matter most.
