Applewood Our House

Applewood Our House is a group of five assisted living homes built for people living with dementia, Alzheimer's, and other memory care needs, and each home aims to feel comfortable and familiar, not like a big facility, and the Golden home is a 4,700 square foot ranch with hardwood floors in the main rooms and carpet in the bedrooms, and all rooms have private bathrooms, and there are 12 beds with 10 private rooms and one companion room, and the place was fully renovated in 2011 for memory care, so you see touches like kitchens with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Every home sits in a quiet spot with mature trees, a backyard, and a garden where folks, families, and even pets can spend time, and you'll notice raised garden beds, shaded areas, and walking paths for outdoor exercise, and the homes strive to honor residents' stories and keep them active with regular activities, entertainment, and places to relax, so people aren't just left sitting all day. The approach here focuses on making residents feel valued and listened to, and the staff, who have special training in dementia care, work in eight-hour shifts to stay alert-there's always someone keeping an eye on things, and security is taken seriously. Meals are made by dieticians to fit what each resident needs, and the kitchen is always busy. Residents can have private or companion rooms, and the team tries to keep care programs personal by working with the person and their family to meet changing health or behavior needs, all while keeping things calm and not stressful-so no one has to worry about chores or cooking. The homes in North Arvada and South Lakewood each have 16 private rooms, some with mountain views, and all with easy access to yards and paths, and the Lakewood home opened in 2012 with both private and companion rooms for up to 16, and all the homes got Better Business Bureau A+ ratings. The atmosphere leans towards being friendly, welcoming, and relaxed, and many people comment on the good food and the caring way staff help everyone feel at home, always aiming for dignity and kindness as people age, and they even have a Living in Place program for folks to stay in their group home as their health changes so they don't have to move away.