Riverpointe offers both independent living apartments and shared residential care homes for seniors in Littleton, with live-in caregivers helping with daily needs right in the neighborhood homes when someone's health changes, and the main apartment community lets active seniors live on their own in easy-to-navigate spaces that are comfortable and straightforward. Residents can pick from several floor plans, with studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and penthouses like Alcove, Belmont, Tanforan, Hialeah, Centennial, Centennial Deluxe, Saratoga, Lexington-Canterbury, and Arlington, some as cozy as 263 square feet and some reaching up to 1,113 square feet, and people get to decorate their own suites however they like, which really makes it feel homier. The apartments come with simple safety features and a layout that helps people get around easily, plus there are virtual tours online if someone wants to see rooms before they visit. The grounds sit on over 13 acres with outdoor spaces, walking paths, raised gardens, benches, and covered patios, so you see a lot of folks outside either sitting for a while, walking together, tending to flowers, or just getting some fresh air under the awning or umbrellas at sunset, and you notice benches tucked here and there for a break along the path, which is real nice.
The staff is friendly and known for being helpful and joyful, with people like Emiliano always ready to lend a hand, and someone's there at the front desk or for maintenance 24/7, so you never feel totally alone even at night, and the Resident Service Director and bus driver take care of the daily schedule, organizing activities, trips, and pickups for shopping or outings. Meals are made by chefs and meal planners using good ingredients, with a focus on keeping things balanced so you get the nutrients needed, and there's no requirement to buy a meal package, which suits people who like a bit more freedom about their food. The community keeps busy with a full calendar-including fitness classes, painting, crafts, lectures, book clubs, games, social events, and even birthday parties with wine and music-plus there are group committees that give residents a say in activities and goings-on, which helps people stay connected and gives something to look forward to. Transportation comes free for off-site trips, so no one's stuck if they want to head to a store or the doctor.
Riverpointe allows for different care needs, with specialized services and memory care available for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and staff are trained to make sure everyone's safe without taking away any more independence than necessary. If someone can't or doesn't want to move in, home care workers provide companionship or help at the person's house, and the residential care homes nearby let folks stay in a regular neighborhood with support close by, which works for people who need some help but don't want a big institutional setting. Buildings are sturdy, built of brick, steel, and concrete back in 1988, so everything's solid and durable, and the Ridge is meant for seniors aged 62 and up, but you'll meet people both a bit younger and plenty older, because it all depends on who needs what and how active they are. The apartments don't come with any major extras, but people seem to appreciate the clean setting, the real sense of community, and the respect for privacy and independence without being forced into big packages or fees. There's no fancy pools or gyms mentioned, but you will always have a safe, maintenance-free home, a good meal if you want it, plenty of people to talk to, options to keep busy or just relax, and someone available if anything's ever wrong in your apartment.
