Guadalupe Senior Housing sits in North Denver's Highlands Square area, and the community is made up of 36 apartments for older adults who are 62 or older, but it also has some units that work for people over 18 who need mobility help, so you'll find a mix of independent and assisted living options, memory care, and even some home care services with trained aides who visit. The one-bedroom apartments are about 480 square feet, with full kitchens, emergency call systems, safety rails in the bathrooms, heating and air conditioning, and some of them are made especially for people who use wheelchairs, though there's no extra storage outside your unit, but the apartments themselves have pretty good storage inside. Residents pay rent that's usually about 30% of their income, and the rent includes things like heat, water, and an electric allowance, which helps keep things affordable, and a security deposit runs equal to one month's rent with a minimum of $50 when signing the lease, which is for a year, but sometimes they work with residents who have to move out earlier because something unexpected came up.
Guadalupe Senior Housing welcomes pets, and you can have a fish or a bird without putting down a deposit, but if you want a small cat or dog, you'll need to pay a pet deposit that ranges from $50 to $300, and they even let people pay that deposit in installments to make it easier. When it comes to social care, there's a Social Service Coordinator on hand, plus expert senior living advisors who help residents and families choose the housing options or services that fit best. There are programs and activities designed to help people stay active physically, mentally, and socially, and you'll see community meals that focus on good, balanced nutrition, prepared with care, and plenty of group activities in a community room with a kitchen, plus an outdoor patio, raised gardens, vending machines, and on-site laundry. Residents do their own mail through individual indoor mailboxes, and the building stays secure with locked entry access, and if you don't feel up to stairs, there's a central elevator that goes to all floors, with each floor having trash chutes for convenience.
For safety, there are fire and smoke detectors and accessible features throughout, and the staff is known for being friendly, helpful, and welcoming, which makes a difference for a lot of folks, and if you drive, there's a free parking lot just in front of the building. The building is set in a quiet, residential neighborhood just one block from a city bus stop, and you're close to three large parks-Sloan's Lake, Rocky Mountain Lake, and Berkeley Park-as well as local churches, medical facilities, and Denver attractions like Coors Field, LoDo, and Ocean Journey, so there's plenty nearby to enjoy.
Guadalupe Senior Housing keeps a waiting list for new residents since the community is pretty popular, and people seem to like the mix of access to care-assisted living help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication management, along with memory care for those with Alzheimer's, and even some hospice and rehab services-so seniors who live there can get the help they need as needs change, while still enjoying some independence. There's on-site staff for management and maintenance, and the culture here focuses on supporting elders' independence and wellness, along with offering programs for social engagement and community support, so people have the chance to age in place with support in a safe, comfortable setting.
