Open Gate Assisted Living sits right in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, near Valley View Hospital and close to the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, so folks always have something to look at or do. The place is small, so it feels homey, with spacious apartments, decorated rooms, and emergency call systems set up in each room, plus first alert necklaces on the first floor for safety. Staff are there 24 hours a day, and they've got skilled help for things like transferring folks from bed to wheelchair, help with toileting, grooming or dressing, and care when someone might need standby help or reminders. Open Gate Assisted Living aims for medium care, so they'll help with daily living tasks and support independence but it's not a nursing home. There's medication supervision, diabetic and incontinence care (for those who can mostly manage), and hospice services if someone ever needs that.
Residents need to be 55 or older and can bring their cats or dogs along, so pets are welcome, and there's pet therapy scheduled. Staff prepare homemade meals and snacks every day, most services like meals, some utilities, housekeeping, and maintenance are included in the base fee, and there's a chef or dining team on hand. Along with indoor common areas and a fitness center to keep active, Open Gate Assisted Living brings in a full-time activity director to keep things lively with card games, prayer services every week, and outings like shopping, concerts, trips to the Hot Springs Pool, and even casino or play visits. Residents also join local schools for kid therapy and spend time in the gardens for horticultural therapy.
There's help with prescription drugs and physical and occupational therapy, though these might cost extra. They work to support each resident with comfort and a sense of community, making adjustments so everyone gets some individual attention while still being part of a group. The staff is experienced, and they're always around for emergencies too. People can pay privately, by cash, check, or even through military or VA benefits. Overall, Open Gate Assisted Living tries to provide a safe space that's comfortable, with personal care and help available for those who want to keep their independence, but also need a hand with daily routines.
