Your Local Area Agency on Aging
Denver Area Agency on Aging
Denver Area Agency on Aging falls under the The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG). The Denver Regional Council of Governments is a planning organization where local governments collaborate to establish guidelines, set policy and allocate funding in the areas of transportation, growth and development, aging and disability resources. A local Area Agency on Aging can connect you to local resources from adult day programs, Alzheimer’s resources, caregiving, elder abuse, food resources, health insurance, home repair, legal assistance, transportation & more.
The Denver region, as defined by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), includes Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Clear Creek, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson counties, the City and County of Denver, the City and County of Broomfield and southwest Weld County.
Website: https://drcog.org/programs/area-agency-aging
Greater Denver Metro Area Senior Service Providers
Below are some organizations providing services to older adults and their families in the greater Denver metro area. Each of these organizations can also answer your general questions and provide referrals for other services.
Housing Placement Professionals
- Housing Placement – Housing placement organizations work with older adults and their family members to determine what type of care is needed, senior housing or in-home care. If senior housing is desired, then they recommend available locations. This service is most commonly provided at no cost to the older adult and family, as the senior housing locations have agreements with the housing locations they represent.
CarePatrol
CarePatrol is a Senior Placement organization who helps families find safer care options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, in-home care and nursing homes. We personally meet with you and your family to help guide you through the daunting task of finding an appropriate senior living setting. Our services are FREE TO YOU, as we are paid by tens of thousands of quality pre-vetted providers across the nation.
Website: https://www.carepatrol.com/
In-Home Care & Companions – Non-Medical
Home Helpers of Metro Denver
Address: 2480 S Downing Street Suite 204, Denver, CO 80210
Office: 303-777-7870
Home Helpers Home Care of Metro Denver is more than an in-home health care agency – we help make life easier and more enjoyable for you and your family. We’re a locally owned, trusted provider of quality, compassionate senior home care in the Metro Denver area. We customize our home care to your unique situation for an affordable solution that keeps your elderly loved one where they’re happiest – at home.
Website: https://www.homehelpershomecare.com/denver-co/
Touching Hearts at Home
Address: 2851 S Parker Rd. Suite 1000, Aurora, CO 80014
Office: 303-632-8786
Touching Hearts at Home provides non-medical home care services for older adults, seniors, and people with medical conditions and/or disabilities. Our service is customized to meet the individual needs of each client. Care is available for a few hours per visit, up to 24 hours – seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. We serve Denver, Aurora, Centennial, and Parker.
Website: www.touchinghearts.com/denvermetro
Medicaid Planning, VA Aid & Attendance
Beneficent
Serving Colorado
We are dedicated to helping families and loved ones. We help you understand, prepare, and qualify for programs covering high costs of long-term care including assisted living, adult day care, home care, nursing homes, or senior living. Let us help you preserve your assets and smoothly transition from private pay into the right financial program!
Website: https://www.doinggoodforothers.com/
Reverse Mortgages
Orion Mortgage, Inc.
Address: 10560 Wadsworth Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80021
Orion Mortgage, Inc. specializes in providing personal loan consultations to refinance Colorado properties with both traditional “forward” mortgages and Reverse Mortgages. We understand that each borrower is different and we are committed to helping you find the right mortgage product for your needs. We make the process of securing a mortgage as simple and straightforward as possible.
Website: https://orionmortgage.com/
Senior Housing
Concordia on the Lake
Exceptional Retirement Living! 62+ Independent & Active
6155 S. Ammons Way #110, Littleton, CO 80123
At Concordia on the Lake we offer an active, independent lifestyle with an emphasis on socialization. Live your own version of “active”. With on-site exercise classes, educational presentations, entertainment, parties, movies and games, you get to pick and choose what you find most interesting.
303-933-3449
Website: https://concordialiving.com/
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
14555 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014
Imagine living in a beautiful, peaceful environment surrounded by friends and activities. Imagine the freedom to create a lifestyle that best meets yours needs and desires. Our services include restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and apartment maintenance, and we are committed to making Cherry Creek Retirement Village a place you will love to call home!
303-693-0200
Website: https://www.centurypa.com/senior-living/cherry-creek-retirement/
RiverPointe Senior Community of Littleton
Carefree and Enjoyable Retirement Living in Littleton, Colorado
5225 South Prince Street, Littleton, Colorado 80123
At RiverPointe retirement lifestyle is carefree and enjoyable. A full calendar of recreational, cultural and education programs are available to our residents. Scheduled through our full time concierge and for your convenience RiverPointe provides van transportation to shopping centers, malls, grocery stores and medical appointments plus local venues of attraction in the historic town of Littleton and its surrounding areas.
303-797-0600
Website: https://riverpointeseniorliving.com/
Senior Housing Options
Address: 1510 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Senior Housing Options, Inc. (SHO) is a charitable non-profit organization that serves low and moderate income elderly and adults with physical and mental disabilities. We accept Medicaid and private pay. We currently own and/or manage both assisted living and affordable apartment living units for over 370 residents including properties in Cortez, Denver, Longmont, and Parachute.
Website: https://seniorhousingoptions.org/
Vita Littleton
2100 West Littleton Blvd, Littleton, CO 80120
Find your place to thrive among winding trails and a central location, just steps away from the RTD Light Rail station and historic downtown Littleton. Vita is Littleton’s newest 55+ apartment home community for active seniors with over 100 Lifestyle programs offered every month. Vita Littleton apartment homes feature many high-end designer finishes and quality craftsmanship around every corner. Our spacious and thoughtfully designed one and two-bedroom floorplans mean residents can comfortably entertain friends and family.
720-697-2100
Website: https://vitalittleton.com/
Referrals to other Senior Services & Resources
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA)
The Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) educates and certifies professionals who work with seniors. The Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® credential applies to professionals who are able to demonstrate their competence and knowledge of working with older adults into their professional practices. By creating a network of qualified professionals, SCSA strives to create a strong and safe environment for seniors and those working with them.
Website: https://www.csa.us/
More Resources
https://seniorsresourceguide.com/2022/01/17/denver-more-resources/
Searchable Databases
2-1-1 Get Answers, Get Connected
2-1-1 (Dial Phone Number 211) is an easy to remember telephone number that where available, connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities. 2-1-1 is a free and confidential services that helps people across the U.S. find local resources they need. 2-1-1 is answered 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. United Way of America (UWA) and the Alliance for Information and Referral Systems (AIRS) strongly support Federal funding so that every American has access to this essential service.
Website: https://www.211.org/
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment – Find and compare facilities
This website allows you to search for and view the results of any inspection conducted within the previous 5 years for any healthcare provider currently licensed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, state-certified by the Colorado Health Care Policy and Finance or federally certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Inspection results will include any citations identified during those inspections, the regulation text outlining the requirements or practice(s) to be met, as well as the plan of correction submitted by the provider indicating how the citation was remedied.
Website: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/find-and-compare-facilities
Colorado Gerontological Society (CGS) – Housing & Home Care Locator
CGS helps older adults and families navigate the aging services system including long term care, caregiving, housing, financial services, advance care planning, and legal services resulting in more help. The organization also provides information, education and training, research, and public policy for professionals who work in the field of aging, as well as to provide services for older adults and families.
Website: https://www.senioranswers.org/
Nursing Home Search & Compare
Nursing Home Compare has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home in the country. A nursing home is a place for people who cannot be cared for at home and need 24-hour nursing care.
Website: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=NursingHome&redirect=true
Public Housing Assistance
If you need public housing assistance or want to know more about housing choice vouchers or subsidized senior housing, use the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) website to locate your state’s local Public Housing Agency (PHA). The HUD website lists Public Housing Agencies by city and state.
Website: hud.gov/program_offices/public_indian_housing/pha/contacts
