It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Four Mile Historic Park in Cherry Creek, CO gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Cherry Creek, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
“Always Best Care provided us with a great care giver on short notice. Zenida was”
“Tina at Always Best has been a caregiver for my mom for several years. I”
“From the moment I needed them, Jen was able to set up care immediately for”
“We love Arte, they love our dog.”
“My Betty Thompson has been with ABC for over two years. Our 4 day a week”
“Bridgette Gonzalez is a go getter! I do not have to tell her what to”
“Jessica, Bridgette, and Tori have accomplished the impossible- Bill is very happy. He said He would”
“Rachel has been incredible -reliable, caring , kind and great sense of humor. Our family”
“The care and services I've received from Always Best Care have far exceeded expectations! I”
“The care and services I've received from Always Best Care have far exceeded expectations! I”
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“Always Best Care has been helping us for almost 4 years. We have had a routine”
“ABC did a fantastic job for my parents before I moved them out of state”
“Rachel is simply AMAZING! Our loved ones, a couple that is 102 adore her as”
“My experience with ABC a worker Norma is excellent and follow through with a work. Also”
“Cindy and Bridgette perform excellent assistance for my Mother. They make it so that my”
“Always Best Care has been wonderful! Jessica is very outgoing and willing to do whatever”
“Always Best Care has always been reliable and prompt to any of our needs for”
“Alyssa Blake with Always Best Care is absolutely amazing as well as the in home”
“Always Best Care Senior Services has been taking excellent care of my elderly mother for”
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“Jen, Ariella and Megan were part of Dad’s Always Best Care (ABC) team for close”
“This company was a huge blessing for our family. They were extremely easy to work”
“As a social worker for older adults, I have been referring patients/families to ABC for”
“This is my Lady Sue she’s amazing she’s 90 years young she’s been with Always”
“Always Best Care provided us with a great care giver on short notice. Zenida was a gift to my husband and me during the last few weeks of his life. She came in with a smile every day and worked hard. I always felt comfortable leaving the house when she was there. She was a good companion to Bob and he looked forward to her being there for him. After Bob passed she helped me clean up the medical mess and organize his things. I was glad to have company during this difficult process. She spoke of her time with Bob and shared happy memories. This company was recommended to me by a friend and I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for caregivers for a loved one. I highly recommend Zenida personally.”
“Tina at Always Best has been a caregiver for my mom for several years. I recently had surgery and asked to have her come to take care of me for the first week post surgery as well. She was wonderful! Having that extra help making sure I could safely take care of myself on crutches, prepping meals and assisting with chores really got me off to a good start to a long recovery. I recommend ABC to anyone needing a caregiver, either short- or long-term!”
“From the moment I needed them, Jen was able to set up care immediately for my mom. The care and compassion they provide are truly inspiring. My mom and been happy with everyone that helped out. A special shout out to Denisha and Salam for helping her in the end. I don’t know what I would have done without all their help with taking my mom to appointments, shopping, and lunches. They were both very enjoyable.”
“We love Arte, they love our dog.”
“My Betty Thompson has been with ABC for over two years. Our 4 day a week caregiver Taylor Eicher is absolutely amazing! She is loving, kind, thoughtful and loves my mom. Everyday she takes her out somewhere to coffee, to the zoo many different outings. She is bringing so much joy to her life and mine (Betty’s daughter). What a special time for my mom as she navigates this period of her life. Thank you Taylor and thank you Always Best Care”
“Bridgette Gonzalez is a go getter! I do not have to tell her what to do she just does it! She responds as needed and helps calm me down.”
“Jessica, Bridgette, and Tori have accomplished the impossible- Bill is very happy. He said He would not want to go through a single day without them!”
“Rachel has been incredible -reliable, caring , kind and great sense of humor. Our family has been s fortunate to have her help. We never worry when she is on the job!”
“The care and services I've received from Always Best Care have far exceeded expectations! I am a very satisfied client.”
“The care and services I've received from Always Best Care have far exceeded expectations! I am a very satisfied client.”
“I don't normally write google reviews but felt the need to make the effort given the stellar service my family received from ABC Denver. They were professional, compassionate, flexible and very easy to have around the house at a difficult time for our family. I would like to call out 2 aides who were at our house the most, Art and Shannon. They gave us exceptional care. Also, the case manager, Jen, understood that we didn't know what we would need but was constantly flexible in responding to our ever-changing requests for additional support. For those of you looking for an excellent home healthcare agency in the Denver metro area, I highly recommend this agency.”
“Always Best Care has been helping us for almost 4 years. We have had a routine schedule for Amber or Tina to come to our house, where they have become an important part of our family and needed help with caregiving and light housekeeping. Both of them are reliable and exceptionally caring. When my husband needed to move to Memory Care, Nancy Hemming spent so much time with us visiting facilities and teaching us about different models. She is so knowledgeable and was essential help when we didn't know how to approach the search. At times, during acute health problems, we needed daily and sometimes around the clock care. Always Best Care did a remarkable job of finding people to help, sometimes on very short notice. Most recently, Tina knew of my upcoming surgery and changed her own schedule so she could be with me daily following the surgery when I needed extra help. I continue to be stunned about how very caring and helpful everyone has been during these years. I have referred friends and will continue to do so. Thanks for everything! Update in 2025: another year with Always Best Care. Tina Rosinski continues to be so helpful. She's such a hard worker and sees things to help that I haven't noticed. I can't even remember what it was like before she came. Thanks so much Tina!”
“ABC did a fantastic job for my parents before I moved them out of state with me. Anna traveled with both of them helping to navigate a rough move. I can't thank Anna and Jen enough”
“Rachel is simply AMAZING! Our loved ones, a couple that is 102 adore her as does our whole family. So attentive to them and fun! It brightens their day!”
“My experience with ABC a worker Norma is excellent and follow through with a work. Also she is very nice girl she care of me with love and patience”
“Cindy and Bridgette perform excellent assistance for my Mother. They make it so that my Mother can continue to live in Independent Living, which is very important to her. They both are kind, caring, and dependable. We enjoy working with all of the people at Always Best Care.”
“Always Best Care has been wonderful! Jessica is very outgoing and willing to do whatever is needed to support me. Always on time, willing to help anyone around. Helps me get around to appointments and just out of the facility.”
“Always Best Care has always been reliable and prompt to any of our needs for care and placement of a resident for assisted living and home care. We appreciate having them as a resource!”
“Alyssa Blake with Always Best Care is absolutely amazing as well as the in home caretakers! Compassionate, patient, on time and caring are just a few of the words I would use to describe their services. I would highly recommend Always Best Care for any of your senior care needs!”
“Always Best Care Senior Services has been taking excellent care of my elderly mother for over a year now. Raelynn, our caretaker is like family to us. She is always professional, kind and good at everything she does. I don't honestly know what we would do without her. I highly recommend their services!”
“We have been using Always Best Care for almost five years. If you’re looking for the best company to take care of your family member and one that truly cares don’t look any further. They have outstanding staff, very communicative, and amazing customer service. I wouldn’t trust any other company with my loved ones after working with the .”
“Jen, Ariella and Megan were part of Dad’s Always Best Care (ABC) team for close to 100 days .We couldn’t have asked for more! Dad looked forward to their friendly smiles, sense of humor and “can do “ attitude. Thanks to the ABC team, Dad was able to remain in his own home in Lakewood for almost 100 days of hospice, growing weaker each day physically, but always staying positive and remaining emotionally and mentally strong. Dad was thankful for each day. After Dad’s passing, favorite members of the ABC team joined family, friends, neighbors and geology colleagues for his military tribute and memorial service at Fort Logan National Cemetery. ABC, we couldn’t have gone through the past four months without you!”
“This company was a huge blessing for our family. They were extremely easy to work with, even with very short notice. They met every need we had. The care my father received was excellent. Karalyn in the early days was such a fun person and my dad looked forward to her coming. As my dad needed more care they were able to meet those needs usually within hours. Dad had excellent care with Shannon, Robert, Genesis. They became like family . Dad was eager to have them there and they engaged him in things he enjoyed doing. The team you text with short notice needs were respectful and helpful with every request. And our care coordinator Jan would stop by and visit dad ,and make sure all his care was working smoothly which was so appreciated .This company is reliable, professional, and I would highly recommend them to anyone that needs home care.”
“As a social worker for older adults, I have been referring patients/families to ABC for many years based on great experiences. When I moved my grandma to the Colorado area and she was needing some extra support, it was the natural response to utilize Always Best Care for her caregiving needs! We have been clients for 4 months and both my grandma and me feel incredibly supported by their team. Their caregivers are reliable and kind, and if there is a concern the leadership team works to resolve the concern in a quick and professional manner. I am so happy that my grandma gets to feel some extra love from this awesome company.”
“This is my Lady Sue she’s amazing she’s 90 years young she’s been with Always Best Care for 3 years and tells me everyday how thankful she is for our services and that I am her best friend . I came to always best care because I was my Mother’s caregiver and she passed Mother’s Day 2022. I made a career change that is the most rewarding job I have ever had. Always Best Care is the best and I take pride in working for this company. I would definitely recommend our company to care for your loved one.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Cherry Creek Park in Cherry Creek, CO with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local 801 Chophouse or visit Molly Brown House Museum, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Cherry Creek, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Cherry Creek, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Cherry Creek, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
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Cherry Creek air quality index (AQI?) forecast
| Today | 30 | 27° 13° | 21 km/h | 34% | |
| Fri | 9 | 28° 12° | 18 km/h | 27% | |
| Sat | 14 | 26° 13° | 22 km/h | 30% |
What is the current air quality in Cherry Creek?
| PM2.5Fine particles (≤ 2.5 µm)5.8µg/m³ |
PM2.5 concentration is currently 1.2 times the World Health Organization annual PM2.5 guideline value.
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Cherry Creek School District spent more than $500,000 last school year reimbursing a dozen top administrators for their required employee pension contributions, an executive benefit rarely extended beyond superintendents among schools surveyed by The Denver Gazette.The benefits come as Colorado school districts confront tightening budgets and declining enrollment, which can reduce state funding tied to student counts while costs for salaries, benefits and other operations continue to rise.The Denver Gazette surveyed 20 C...
Cherry Creek School District spent more than $500,000 last school year reimbursing a dozen top administrators for their required employee pension contributions, an executive benefit rarely extended beyond superintendents among schools surveyed by The Denver Gazette.
The benefits come as Colorado school districts confront tightening budgets and declining enrollment, which can reduce state funding tied to student counts while costs for salaries, benefits and other operations continue to rise.
The Denver Gazette surveyed 20 Colorado school districts, primarily along the Front Range, about whether they reimburse superintendents or executive staff for their required contributions to the state’s pension system, the Public Employees’ Retirement Association.
All but two — Adams 14 and Sheridan school districts — responded.
Collectively, the 18 responding districts enrolled 561,075 students last school year, nearly two-thirds of Colorado’s 870,793 public school students.
Of the 18 that responded:
• 72% provide the PERA reimbursement
• Half limit the perk to the superintendent
• Only three — Cherry Creek, Littleton and Poudre — provide it to both the superintendent and executive staff
• Roughly one in four do not provide the benefit: Academy District 20 in Colorado Springs, Eagle County, St. Vrain Valley in Longmont, Thompson in Loveland and Weld RE-4
Colorado’s largest school district, Denver Public Schools, is the lone exception.
DPS provides the reimbursement to executive staff, while Superintendent Alex Marrero’s contract does not include that benefit.
Marrero does receive a separate retirement benefit: For each year he earns a satisfactory evaluation, his contract requires DPS to provide enough money to purchase one year of PERA service credit.
Cherry Creek reported spending $504,759.73 on the perk, more than any other district surveyed for which The Denver Gazette obtained records.
The newspaper obtained records under the Colorado Open Records Act, or CORA, documenting the individual reimbursements from Cherry Creek, Poudre and Littleton. DPS provided its total Friday but has not yet produced the underlying documents after the district’s records custodian invoked a seven-working-day extension, citing a “broadly stated request.”
Records from the four districts show what each spent on PERA reimbursements for executive leadership last fiscal year:
• Cherry Creek School District: $504,759.73
• Poudre School District: $234,623.28
• Denver Public Schools: $207,302.41
• Littleton Public Schools: $168,852.32
Cherry Creek also pays the federal and state income taxes associated with the reimbursements. Greeley-Evans School District does, as well, although it provides the benefit only to its superintendent.
Littleton and Poudre did not provide information about whether they pay the associated taxes. The Denver Gazette sought the information through public records requests and follow-up questions.
Established in 1931, PERA provides retirement benefits to employees at more than 500 government and public agencies. Prefunded, PERA is a substitute for Social Security for most public employees.
PERA is about 69.1% funded, according to the state. That means the fund has about 69 cents for every $1 promised in pension benefits.
Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Truth in Accounting, questioned districts providing additional retirement benefits against the backdrop of an underfunded pension system. Paying this benefit, she said, only increases the district’s pension liability.
“It sounds benign,” Weinberg said.
But, Weinberg added, the reimbursements can amount to significant taxpayer expense.
Founded in 2002, Truth in Accounting is a nonprofit focused on government financial transparency.
Additional retirement benefits for superintendents are not unusual nationally, though the way Colorado districts reimburse required PERA contributions appears difficult to compare with practices elsewhere.
National surveys show school districts frequently supplement superintendent retirement benefits beyond their standard pensions. A 2022 District Administration survey found about 26% of superintendents received additional board-funded contributions to retirement accounts as a contractual perk.
Tax-deferred annuities or private retirement accounts nationally are more common, with a recent survey by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, finding about 41% of superintendents enjoy these provisions.
Neither survey specifically measured districts reimbursing employees for their required public pension contributions, however.
The National School Boards Association and the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems do not track the information. Neither does the Colorado Association of School Boards or CASB.
In Colorado, the practice appears more common than even some education officials realize.
Jubal Yennie, CASB executive director, said he believes the practice is likely uncommon across the state.
“I would expect that most superintendents would not receive reimbursement for a PERA contribution,” Yennie said in an email.
The Denver Gazette’s survey found 12 of the 18 responding districts provide the benefit to their superintendent.
Yennie also expected reimbursements for other executive leaders to be even less common.
On that point, The Denver Gazette’s findings aligned with his experience: only Cherry Creek, Littleton and Poudre provide the benefit to both the superintendent and executive staff.
Districts that provide this benefit to executive staff largely describe it as part of a competitive compensation package.
Cherry Creek, Colorado’s fourth-largest school district with nearly 52,000 students, said the benefit is part of the total compensation provided through employment agreements. Spokesperson Abbe Smith said the practice dates back to at least the 1990s.
As the district’s chief communications officer, Smith is among the administrators who receive the benefit. Records show the district spent $35,096.17 on her PERA reimbursement and associated taxes last school year.
“While the district is experiencing a decline in enrollment, we have a balanced budget going into the 2026-27 school year and are not cutting the salaries of any of our employees,” Smith said.
The district regularly studies the market and benchmarks administrator salaries near the 50th percentile, Smith said.
The benefit comes as Cherry Creek confronts financial pressure.
The district’s most recent audit shows its general fund balance fell by $22.8 million in fiscal year 2024-25 to $71.2 million, while funded enrollment declined by 740 students. Its unassigned general fund balance fell from $17.4 million to $2.5 million.
Molly Lamar, a Cherry Creek parent, questioned spending taxpayer money on additional executive compensation as districts face financial pressures.
“Local residents fund school budgets expecting dollars to go toward direct instruction and fair support for everyday staff,” Lamar said in an email. “Instead, tax dollars are diverted to pad executive compensation packages that go far beyond standard compensation.”
Littleton, which enrolls nearly 13,000 students, offered a similar rationale.
Board President Chérie Garcia-Kuper said the district operates with a lean executive team whose members carry responsibilities that might be divided among multiple positions in larger districts.
“Providing this benefit across our executive leadership, rather than solely to the top role, reflects our belief that every part of our leadership system is essential to keeping our district running smoothly, while ensuring our total compensation remains market-competitive to attract and retain the dedicated talent our schools deserve,” Garcia-Kuper said in an email.
So did Poudre, which enrolls about 29,000 students and has provided the benefit since at least 2002. But board director Kevin Havelda acknowledged the optics can be difficult.
“It doesn’t feel right that people at the top are getting this bonus when the teachers aren’t,” Havelda said.
Weinberg, with Truth in Accounting, said such perks are more common in the private sector than in government and can offer employers flexibility that a salary increase does not.
“When you raise a salary, it’s hard to take the salary back,” Weinberg said.
But ultimately, she said, the cost is borne by the public.
Denver brunch favorite Syrup will close its original restaurant in Cherry Creek, the company said this week, bringing the mini-chain’s locations down to four.“It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the permanent closure of our original location, Syrup Cherry Creek, on Sunday, August 16,” owners wrote on Instagram Thursday. “The decision has been deeply emotional for us. As our lease comes to an end, we’ve made the difficult decision not to renew it.”Despite it being “incredibly d...
Denver brunch favorite Syrup will close its original restaurant in Cherry Creek, the company said this week, bringing the mini-chain’s locations down to four.
“It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the permanent closure of our original location, Syrup Cherry Creek, on Sunday, August 16,” owners wrote on Instagram Thursday. “The decision has been deeply emotional for us. As our lease comes to an end, we’ve made the difficult decision not to renew it.”
Despite it being “incredibly difficult” to say goodbye to the location, at 300 Josephine St., they added, this is the right time to focus on “the future of the Syrup family.”
After joining the scene 16 years ago, Syrup expanded to five total locations, including downtown Denver, City Park, Capitol Hill and Edgewater.
The restaurant employs 17 and will offer “relocation” to other Syrup restaurants, according to marketing director Evangelina Hueser.
“We truly value our staff members and hope that they will all choose to stay with our company,” she wrote in an email to The Denver Post.
“We are proud of what this restaurant has meant to our guests, our employees, and our community,” according to the Instagram post, which noted that late founder Tim Doherty opened the original location in 2010. “Tim’s vision has always been about more than great food.”
Syrup debuted amid the national brunch rush that found Denver upstart Snooze (which opened in 2006) and others enjoying long lines outside their doors on weekend mornings. It specialized in fluffy stacks of pancakes and mouth-watering sandwiches. It occupied the downstairs space that was once home to the Egg Shell, according to a 2013 Denver Post review.
“Weekdays find Syrup teeming with early risers nose-deep in their newspapers and business folks cutting deals over their omelets,” critic William Porter wrote at the time. “The lunch bunch show up for hearty sandwiches, including an estimable burger, and creative salads. Weekends draw the brunch crowd, often with kids in tow.”
“Cherry Creek will always hold a special place in our hearts,” the owners wrote. “And we look forward to creating many more memories with you at our other locations.”
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