Marycrest Assisted Living sits at 2850 Columbine Rd in Denver, with two connected buildings called Serenity and Harmony Residences, and they look like a light beige and red-roofed complex with a covered entryway and a circular driveway, and once you step inside you'll notice the brick and stucco, the landscaping, fireplaces, comfortable seating, pianos, and a warm, quiet worship area dressed with an altar and religious décor, along with plenty of places to gather or sit alone. The facility's designed especially for seniors aged 55 and older in the Serenity Residence, and adults aged 20-65 with neurological, cognitive, or physical disabilities in the Harmony Residence. The whole place is rooted in the spirit of service and compassion inspired by the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance & Christian Charity's Sacred Heart Provence, with spiritual care like monthly Catholic mass, weekly Rosary, and group trips out to a nondenominational church. The staff is friendly, specialized, and always on-site, making sure someone's available round the clock for personal help-things like bathing, dressing, and medication management-so there's comfort knowing help's always close by, and then there's the emergency call systems in every unit and common area, too.
There are 138 total units, mostly private studio apartments with 300 square feet, big bathrooms, kitchenettes with a microwave and refrigerator, individually controlled heat and air, and some pet-friendly options for birds and fish. People who live there get three restaurant-style meals daily in dining rooms inside each building, with six lunch and dinner options, and snacks and drinks available anytime, with healthy "New Horizons" meals for those who want them, and even group trips out to places like Huckleberry Roasters three miles away or to neighborhood pharmacies.
Living at Marycrest means getting a lot of comfort and company, with regular exercise classes, music, lectures, art, movie nights, worship, fitness, and clubs, along with a billiards room, card and game rooms, a library, occupational and speech therapy rooms, worship and meditation spaces, and walking paths and an enclosed courtyard for enjoying the weather, so there's always something to do or someone to see if a person wants. There are quiet spots both in the Serenity and Harmony Residences for those who like peace, along with sitting areas and outdoor spaces, plus a structured activity calendar that includes pet visits, live music, classes, arts and crafts, and outings to restaurants, shops, and casinos. Some services-like diabetes management and wound care-need to be brought in by home health agencies, and skilled nursing isn't provided in-house, but hospice and palliative care can be arranged from outside providers, and regular visits from general practitioners and a podiatrist are scheduled too.
Residents who need help get personalized wellness and care plans, whether for daily living support or for memory care if they're at an early stage of dementia, though advanced secure memory care isn't part of the service, and the environment isn't fully secured. They have assistive devices and technology tools, a symptom checker, access to a health library, medication search features, and links to elder abuse and fall prevention programs. Medication management and incontinence care are available, the latter for an extra monthly fee. The building's not locked down, but urgent response systems run 24/7, and staff support is always present. There's high-speed internet, weekly in-house hairdresser visits, on-site laundry and housekeeping, amenities like elevators for easy access, and monthly leases that can be ended with 30 days' notice, giving some flexibility if plans or needs change. The community, built in 1998 and kept up to date as apartments turn over, has won national recognition for its quality and carries a good reputation locally for its staff and programming, and it supports both independent seniors and those with disabilities through a team approach, always trying to keep people healthy, active, and connected to others for as long as possible.
