The Village at Belmar sits at 7825 W Alameda Ave in Lakewood, CO, right in the Belmar Shopping District, and the place really covers a lot of ground, about nine acres if memory serves, and while it's managed by Ascent Living Communities, it operates as an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community for people over 55, and when it opened up in 2017, it brought in a more modern, yet comfortable design with 156 units, which include 60 independent living flats, 72 assisted living apartments, and 24 memory care suites in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts, and the independent living patios even give you full kitchens, private garages, and decks, so if you like fixing your own dinner or want a little more privacy, you can have it.
Most folks enjoy maintenance-free living here, since housekeeping, chores, and even transportation to medical appointments within a 10-mile radius are covered, plus weekly trips to churches or the grocery store, outings, and scenic drives, and although it's a non-smoking community, you can still have your cat or dog with you in independent and assisted living, which is a relief to a lot of pet owners.
Assisted living and memory care come with round-the-clock emergency call systems, GPS-locator pendants, 16 hours of daily nursing, on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and while there's no full skilled nursing, registered nurses look after diabetic care; wound care's allowed if you bring in your own home health agency. Medication help's included in memory care and available for a fee in assisted living, and incontinence care comes standard in memory care but is an extra cost in assisted living, which helps families know what to expect.
You'll find Village at Belmar provides some structured social and educational activities like fitness classes, happy hour, gardening, painting, Bridge club, Bingo, live music, and even inter-generational programs, so folks stay active, and the walking paths, bocce ball court, art room, game room, outdoor fireplace, movie theater, bar, the Village Bistro and wine bar, and outdoor dining spaces do help residents spend time together, whether it's over a meal or at an activity, and there's a special program called "Bridge To Belonging" for people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia, which gives added structure and cognitive care.
Staff are trained to provide assistance with daily needs-like bathing and dressing-especially in assisted living and memory care, and there's a secure, monitored memory care area called Monarch House that includes special technology for safety, such as "Quiet Care Monitoring" and cognitive-focused activities, which makes it a place for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias who may wander or need extra supervision.
The whole place runs 24 hours, and while it doesn't take Medicaid, those in independent living need a year lease while assisted living and memory care go monthly. Residents often mention the community's friendly feel and note the amenities-sometimes winning awards for activities, dining, and atmosphere-with a rating of 4.2 stars out of 41 reviews. People can keep a good degree of independence or get more support as needed, and with all the wellness options and outdoor spaces, the community focuses on keeping folks engaged, healthy, and connected.
