Balfour Retirement Community sits in Louisville, Colorado, close to Boulder and Denver, right at the base of the Rocky Mountains, so residents can see some lovely views and get to nearby parks, eateries, and events pretty easily with the included transportation, which goes within a 15-mile radius and doesn't cost extra. The address is 1855 Plaza Dr, Louisville, CO 80027. The community runs all day and night, so there's always staff around. People living at Balfour can choose from independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, and they're able to stay in the same community even if their care needs increase over time, which is sometimes called aging in place. The Villa at Balfour is one of their retirement communities, and the whole place is managed by Balfour Senior Living with ties to Kisco Senior Living.
Rooms are designed for comfort and elegance, especially in memory care, where the rooms are quite large. There's onsite parking for residents and visitors. Balfour allows both male and female residents and offers options for female-only accommodation. They welcome residents' pets, including dogs and cats, and have some pet-focused activities and programs. For short-term stays, maybe for a break or after a hospital visit, the community offers respite care with a two-week minimum and up to 30 days, costing $350 per day.
For care, there's a whole range of staff, including registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), QMAPs, PCPs, and other healthcare professionals, and they're trained to match each level of care. There's always someone around, with 24/7 nursing staff and a medical director on-site. The staff help with day-to-day needs like bathing, grooming, toileting, and reminders for daily activities. Memory care residents live in a secure area with safety measures to prevent wandering. The team also manages diabetic care, medication, and specialized help for people with behavioral or physical challenges, including assistance for those who are an elopement risk. Therapy options like physical, speech, and occupational therapy, plus visits from podiatrists and dentists, are available. Hospice care is also offered.
Apartments in independent living start at $6,300 per month for a one-bedroom, memory care starts at $8,500 per month, and assisted living studio apartments start at $5,850 per month. The community fee is about $5,000.
Meals come with most levels of care, with executive chefs and professional kitchen staff preparing a variety of options, from restaurant-style dining and room service to Sunday brunches, birthday dinners, and special holiday meals. Residents can find vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low/no sodium or sugar, and organic meals. There's also a private dining room, and meal plans are flexible, especially in independent living. There are indoor and outdoor common areas, plus beautician and barber shops, resident parking, accessible showers and tubs, and wellness programs.
Balfour offers a full schedule of social, educational, and recreational programs to keep residents active and connected. Activities include art and cooking classes, yoga and stretch classes, intergenerational and gardening clubs, live well programs, trivia, trips out, and more. There's also devotional services on and off the property. Residents and families stay in touch through a resident portal system.
The facility is wheelchair accessible throughout, with secured areas for memory care and extra safety protocols in place. For support, they provide complaint-handling channels and access to an ombudsman in every building. Different residents can find care matching their needs, from light help to heavy care, including standby assistance for transfers, even mechanical lifts when needed. Balfour does try to make things welcoming, and staff are generally helpful and kind, so people can feel at ease whether they're there for a short stay or planning to live there for the long term.
