Catharine's Quality of Life Homes - Littleton sits at 8217 W. Peakview Drive in Littleton, Colorado, and serves as an intermediate care facility for people who can't live on their own but don't need around-the-clock skilled nursing, and the place focuses on helping seniors who live with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, Lewy Body, and Frontotemporal Lobe conditions, and you'll find that the community stays calm and resembles a real home, since the building has private, semi-private, and one-bedroom options so people can have some privacy and choose what feels best for them, and it's quiet and peaceful inside, which families generally appreciate. Residents get help with daily activities like bathing and dressing, with a staff ratio of about two or three caregivers for every six to seven people, so there's always someone nearby to help, and nurses are on staff, but there isn't 24-hour skilled nursing, just attentive care for assisted living and memory needs, and there are dedicated programs and secured spaces for people with memory issues, using technology like special bracelets and alarms to help prevent confusion and wandering.
Memory care stands out here because caregivers get training in dementia and they pay close attention to behaviors, and the whole building is set up to reduce anxiety and wandering, with secured memory care areas in their own separate spaces and computerized alarms to alert staff if someone goes into an unsafe place, plus the staff can handle things like bowel and bladder incontinence, help with diabetes including insulin injections, do mechanical and assisted transfers, and keep up with major and difficult behaviors. There's a big backyard, patio, vegetable garden, bird feeders, walking paths, spacious bedrooms, a memory center, and outdoor gardens, so people can get outside or look at birds if they want, and the facility does let you keep pets like cats or dogs, and there are even pet visitations, which might feel nice to some.
The staff runs regular exercise and wellness programs, a calendar full of activities like bingo, puzzles, arts and crafts, reading, indoor and outdoor social events, Christian services, movie and TV nights, and even educational programs, which many people like because it keeps the days interesting and gives a chance to make friends or just pass the time well. Residents get meals and healthy snacks, and there's a dining area run by chefs and meal planners, so meals get made fresh and are intended to be nutritious, with special diets available for people who need them, and housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services are included. Health services cover occupational therapy, psychiatric services, speech therapy, podiatry, hospice, and medication support, and staff also help with money management if needed. There's a salon and barbershop for haircuts, regular family events, outreach services for relatives, and guest services, which helps everyone feel involved and supported.
Safety stays a major focus, as the building features smoke alarms, sprinklers, and a no smoking policy throughout both private and public indoor areas, and there's complimentary transportation and resident parking to help with errands or appointments, plus it sits near cafes, parks, lakes, ponds, pharmacies, and medical centers in Littleton, making outings and visits with family easier. The staff and the atmosphere overall have a reputation for being very friendly, attentive, and supportive, always working to help every resident function at their highest mental and physical level, and since care plans can change as needs grow, most residents stay in the community even if they need more help down the road. The environment remains clean and well-kept, and you see a warm, welcoming feeling when you go through the doors, which matters as much to visitors as it does to those who live there.
