Hillcrest Of Loveland sits in an old historic building close to downtown Loveland, with mature trees around and good views of the Colorado sky and sometimes even the mountains, and what you notice first is how much care they put into making it feel homey, where they've got a mix of options for folks who need independent living, assisted living, or memory care, all on one campus, so you wouldn't have to leave if your needs change over time. The apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom sizes, and many have full kitchens, walk-in closets, in-unit laundry, patios or balconies, and some even have gas fireplaces and mountain views, and pets are welcome, so folks can keep their dogs or cats with them. There are private and semi-private rooms, and the apartments are set up for comfort-wood-style flooring, easy-access bathrooms, and emergency alert systems, with basic cable and WiFi included, and all utilities except phone covered in the price.
The staff at Hillcrest are available 24 hours a day, including nurses who help with things like medication reminders, managing diabetic care, incontinence care for folks who can handle some of it themselves, and transfers for those needing assistance, and they have personal care to help with dressing, bathing, escorts to activities, and other daily needs. Housekeeping, linen, and laundry services happen weekly, and more help is available if needed, and transportation can be scheduled for appointments or outings, although some residents use their own cars and park on site with guest parking available, too. There are extra health support services, so you might see visiting podiatrists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists come in, and they offer hospice care as well as monitoring for folks with Alzheimer's or dementia, keeping them safe in a secured memory care wing with safety bracelet alarms to help prevent wandering.
Residents eat together in a big community dining room, with restaurant-style meals made by a chef and there are separate private dining rooms for special occasions, and they make an effort to serve meals for all kinds of diets-low salt, low sugar, vegetarian, vegan, and diabetic options are all offered. Guests can join at meal times, and there's room service if someone wants to dine in their apartment. The place has a full kitchen folks can use as well as kitchenettes in individual units, so people cook if they want to. Activities and programs run every day and suit all interests, some organized by a full-time activities director, so there's music groups, arts and crafts, game nights, lectures, book clubs, Wii Bowling, yoga, stretching classes, wine tasting, trips into town, and recreation and service opportunities for those who want to stay involved or just have fun, plus a computer area and a library for quiet time reading or using the internet.
People who like being outside can walk the landscaped paths, spend time in the gardens or patios, and visit with guests outside. There's a fitness and wellness center, a therapy room, and spaces for stretching and chair yoga. Inside, families and residents use the entertainment venues, recreation rooms with games and billiards, a movie theater, lounges, and cozy parlors, and the beauty salon, spa, and barbershop offer on-site haircuts and grooming. Residents have use of a community computer room and TV area, and you'll see community volunteers, educational programs, service outings, and social groups planned for folks who enjoy learning or lending a hand, along with everyday help for chores and errands. Hillcrest also can arrange home care on campus, and skilled nursing is available for those needing more medical support short- or long-term.
The property is close to major Loveland medical facilities, so folks have quick access to appointments, hospital care, or specialists. The community doesn't accept Medicaid, but has options for most levels of care and offers scheduled tours for folks and families who want to look around, meet staff, and get a feel for life there. Hillcrest values a personal, moderately luxurious setting with good meals, friendly service, and flexibility to change as people's needs do, with a focus on comfort and safety every step of the way.
