The Verandas Assisted Living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, offers assisted living in two homes next to each other, each with wrap-around porches and wide hallways with no steps, which make it easier for folks to get around, and you'll find private, semi-private, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom rooms, many of them with large closets, so there's space for what you need, and residents must be at least 55 years old. The community focuses on a home-like setting and really pays attention to keeping things warm and cheerful, with friendly staff available round-the-clock; they call them Super Caregivers, and these staff members stay awake and alert to help with daily tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders, though folks need to be able to manage incontinence care on their own, and for diabetes, staff can help monitor blood sugar, but can't give insulin shots.
Meals are prepared by chefs and meal planners who put care into taste and nutrition, so three meals a day are covered in a gracious dining room, and there's always laundry and housekeeping help, plus complimentary scheduled transportation, which gets residents to and from appointments and errands. The homes have a no smoking policy indoors, but you're welcome to have pets, and community animals also move about for people to interact with if they like. There's plenty to do, too: the residents enjoy movie nights, have access to a library, a salon, a garden courtyard, and walking paths, with scheduled activities onsite to keep people moving, chatting, or just enjoying the day, and there are even devotional services for those who want them, and the staff encourage a lot of smiles and laughter while making sure everyone feels safe.
For folks who want independence but still value a little help, The Verandas offers independent living options, and for those with higher needs, there's memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, nursing home services, respite care for short and long stays, hospice support, and general counseling available, so really, people can come and go as they need while staying in a place that looks after both health and happiness. The facilities are clean, regularly checked by an RN, and have a state license, number 2304RB, so the care standards are kept up, and there's always a 24-hour call system for emergencies. The entry fee is $1,000, and families can schedule tours to meet staff, residents, and see everything firsthand, including the multi-purpose room, common areas, and laundry rooms, all of which are designed to help people feel at home, and the staff keep the community beautiful, friendly, and welcoming all year round.
