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 the historic Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park 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 Lakewood, 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.
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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 Addenbrooke Park 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 240 Union Restaurant or visit Center for Colorado Women's History, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, 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.
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies of Lakewood was found not negligent Friday by a Jefferson County jury for alleged releases of toxic ethylene oxide into surrounding neighborhoods from its sterilization process, after four women sued the company for liability in their cancer cases.The plaintiffs, part of a large group of negligence and liability cases against Terumo and other companies who use...
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies of Lakewood was found not negligent Friday by a Jefferson County jury for alleged releases of toxic ethylene oxide into surrounding neighborhoods from its sterilization process, after four women sued the company for liability in their cancer cases.
The plaintiffs, part of a large group of negligence and liability cases against Terumo and other companies who use ethylene oxide, claimed the Lakewood plant should have done more to stop chemical emissions into neighborhoods. They sought damages in state district court over their extensive medical costs, as well as physical impairment and disfigurement.
EPA updates in 2018 and 2022 on potential cancer risks from ethylene oxide releases had riled Lakewood residents and prompted new reviews by Colorado’s health department.
“We are pleased that the jury ruled in our favor after carefully considering the facts and the science,” a company statement said at the conclusion of the weekslong trial dominated by detailed testimony from competing scientific experts. “We care deeply about the Lakewood community, where many of our employees live and raise families, and are committed to meeting or exceeding all relevant health and safety standards in our sterilization of lifesaving medical devices.”
Plaintiffs’ attorney Kurt Zaner said, “While the plaintiffs are disappointed in the result today, we appreciate the jury’s service. We will continue to fight on behalf of the residents of Lakewood and all of our plaintiffs as we look forward to the next trial and another chance at holding Terumo accountable.”
Liability cases have been building for years aimed at companies that use ethylene oxide, or EtO, in sterilization and other industrial processes. Some courts have consolidated individual civil complaints against companies like Terumo, which have facilities near residential neighborhoods, schools and other high-traffic areas.
The complaints against Terumo took on added momentum when the EPA put out plume maps and information stating that some neighborhoods within a certain distance of EtO emissions could see higher than the natural background level of cancer cases over long periods of time.
In 2018, the EPA released an update to its national database of toxic chemical releases, focusing on 26 manufacturers around the nation using EtO at levels the agency said could pose added cancer risks to neighbors. Terumo’s large Lakewood plant was one of those facilities.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment set up temporary air monitoring outside the Terumo buildings after the EPA reports. The state’s measurements confirmed the EPA findings that there could be an elevated risk of developing cancer. But the state also conducted an epidemiological study of actual cancer cases in surrounding ZIP codes. They later announced there was no perceptible increase in cancer cases over the number expected in an average neighborhood.
“The plaintiffs, who allege between 15 and 53 years of exposure to ambient EtO from the facility, (were) altogether asking for more than $217 million in damages for their physical impairment, $7.5 million for past and future medical expenses, plus additional punitive damages for Terumo’s allegedly willful conduct,” according to Law360.
Terumo has maintained throughout the disputes, and in expert testimony during the civil cases, that it has always updated equipment and monitored EtO releases to stay within regulations. Another update of its Lakewood equipment in 2018 further reduced any EtO released after the chemical is used in sterilization bays to purify equipment before shipping.
Sterilization with EtO “is the most regulated part of a highly regulated company within a highly regulated industry,” a Lakewood Terumo executive said, in a 2023 interview.
Zaner and the team of lawyers his firm has worked with on multiple civil cases have said merely meeting the minimum regulation is not enough to escape liability in chemical contamination suits.
The companies preceding Terumo at the Lakewood sterilization facility, and Terumo with additions in the 2000s, should not have placed a toxic chemical source in a fast-growing suburb full of houses, day care centers and schools, Zaner said in 2023.
Excess short-term exposure to EtO can cause breathing problems and other acute health issues. Longer term, the EPA says, “scientific evidence in humans indicates that exposure to EtO for many years increases the risk of cancers of the white blood cells, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma, and lymphocytic [also known as lymphoblastic] leukemia. Studies also show that long-term exposure to EtO increases the risk of breast cancer in women.”
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In 2022, a Chicago-area jury awarded $363 million to plaintiffs suing over emissions from a medical equipment sterilization plant using ethylene oxide, the first major judgment in the growing body of challenges to the sterilization chemical. Faced with hundreds more suits, Sterigenics in January agreed to pay out $408 million to all the plaintiffs in the Illinois cases.
Terumo’s Lakewood sterilization operation handles products made in blood collections. Before shipping, boxes of Terumo’s finished equipment are loaded into sterilization chambers.
An injection of ethylene oxide gas permeates the shipping boxes and packaging materials as the medical equipment sits on large pallets. EtO sterilizes the equipment over hours, and the boxes sit inside the sealed bays for hours longer while the gas dissipates. Terumo has various scrubbing systems meant to filter out EtO before it leaves the plant.
A vacuum system pulls the spent gas to an internal scrubbing system, Terumo said. The boxes of products continue to emit leftover gases for some hours, and Terumo washes the bay with clean air that is also sent to scrubbers. When employees finally open the chambers to remove products for shipping, the vacuum pulls any remaining traces of air away from the open end and sends it through vents to filters. In media tours of the plant, Terumo has noted that EtO traces are so low at that point, the employees aren’t required by OSHA to wear ventilators or masks.
About half of medical devices that must be sterile are treated with EtO, the Food and Drug Administration says. The gas is one of the few methods that penetrate all packaging and will not damage delicate plastics or glass materials.
The EPA in 2024 issued a rule further cutting allowed exposure to EtO, backed by Colorado officials who said they welcomed the federal action on the highly toxic substance.
Four facilities in Colorado, including Terumo’s large sterilizing operations, must meet the new rules requiring 90% cuts to emissions of EtO from previous regulations, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said last year.
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Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of February 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.85%.
Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Colorado using data from Zillow. Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of January 2025. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib.
Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Colorado#1. Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO: 12#2. Edwards, CO: 5#3. Glenwood Springs, CO: 3#4. Boulder, CO: 2#4. Breckenridge, CO: 2#4. Steamboat Springs, CO: 2
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- Typical home value: $881,696- 1-year price change: +2.6%- 5-year price change: +44.7%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $885,468- 1-year price change: +7.4%- 5-year price change: +78.9%- Metro area: Steamboat Springs, CO
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- Typical home value: $899,001- 1-year price change: +1.9%- 5-year price change: +41.3%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $918,835- 1-year price change: +2.8%- 5-year price change: +43.2%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $926,116- 1-year price change: +3.7%- 5-year price change: +46.3%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $933,117- 1-year price change: +1.2%- 5-year price change: +39.5%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $943,809- 1-year price change: +0.8%- 5-year price change: +41.4%- Metro area: Breckenridge, CO
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- Typical home value: $956,358- 1-year price change: -0.2%- 5-year price change: +30.5%- Metro area: Boulder, CO
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- Typical home value: $991,839- 1-year price change: +6.7%- 5-year price change: +81.7%- Metro area: Edwards, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,024,942- 1-year price change: +2.0%- 5-year price change: +40.8%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,073,980- 1-year price change: +2.2%- 5-year price change: +47.4%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,074,116- 1-year price change: +3.9%- 5-year price change: +42.3%- Metro area: Boulder, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,075,634- 1-year price change: +3.2%- 5-year price change: +47.7%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,131,990- 1-year price change: +0.3%- 5-year price change: +36.5%- Metro area: Breckenridge, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,194,897- 1-year price change: +3.0%- 5-year price change: +65.6%- Metro area: not in a metro area
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- Typical home value: $1,249,756- 1-year price change: +6.0%- 5-year price change: +90.9%- Metro area: Steamboat Springs, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,313,155- 1-year price change: +7.2%- 5-year price change: +86.7%- Metro area: Glenwood Springs, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,340,525- 1-year price change: +5.1%- 5-year price change: +83.0%- Metro area: Edwards, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,348,707- 1-year price change: +6.0%- 5-year price change: +92.0%- Metro area: Edwards, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,400,793- 1-year price change: +0.2%- 5-year price change: +65.4%- Metro area: not in a metro area
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- Typical home value: $1,401,309- 1-year price change: +4.9%- 5-year price change: +55.1%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,631,052- 1-year price change: +3.0%- 5-year price change: +59.0%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,705,858- 1-year price change: +5.5%- 5-year price change: +73.6%- Metro area: Edwards, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,728,847- 1-year price change: +7.4%- 5-year price change: data not available- Metro area: Edwards, CO
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- Typical home value: $1,951,993- 1-year price change: +3.9%- 5-year price change: +81.6%- Metro area: not in a metro area
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- Typical home value: $2,080,677- 1-year price change: +12.8%- 5-year price change: +105.5%- Metro area: Glenwood Springs, CO
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- Typical home value: $2,096,357- 1-year price change: +0.5%- 5-year price change: +65.4%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $2,158,539- 1-year price change: +5.9%- 5-year price change: +89.9%- Metro area: not in a metro area
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- Typical home value: $2,898,238- 1-year price change: +3.3%- 5-year price change: +68.7%- Metro area: Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
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- Typical home value: $3,426,129- 1-year price change: +8.0%- 5-year price change: +69.1%- Metro area: Glenwood Springs, CO
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This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Lakewood|Local EventSat, Mar 15, 2025 at 12:00 PMOld 121 Brewhouse, 1057 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO, 80226More info hereIt’s time for full-on shenanigans and/or m...
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.
Lakewood|Local Event
It’s time for full-on shenanigans and/or malarkey, Lakewood’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day weekend party is back at Old 121.
Irish Red and Irish Stout will be back on tap with a special release of Irish Stout Cask. We also will have new St. Paddy’s Day shirts available for sale.
On Saturday, March 15 we will have live performances from Nerea the Fiddler (2 – 3 PM) and Bodango (7 – 9 PM). We also will have a food truck on site.
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LAKEWOOD, Colo. — One person was hospitalized and about a dozen people were rescued after an abandoned gas station in Lakewood caught fire overnight.The blaze was reported to first responders at around 11:15 p.m. Monday. West Metro Fire Rescue officials said the fire was located at a former gas station on S. Harlan St. near the intersection with W. Alameda Ave.Officials said the building was being used as shelter by about a dozen people who were trapped inside and had to be rescued.Only one person was reported to h...
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — One person was hospitalized and about a dozen people were rescued after an abandoned gas station in Lakewood caught fire overnight.
The blaze was reported to first responders at around 11:15 p.m. Monday. West Metro Fire Rescue officials said the fire was located at a former gas station on S. Harlan St. near the intersection with W. Alameda Ave.
Officials said the building was being used as shelter by about a dozen people who were trapped inside and had to be rescued.
Only one person was reported to have sustained injuries that required hospitalization, officials said on X, formerly Twitter.
Fire is out. Crews have completed overhaul. Cause of the fire is under investigation. There were possibly two dozen people living in the abandoned structure. Damage from the fire was extensive. https://t.co/xdr6ApCazI pic.twitter.com/GsZDelhuMd
— WestMetroFire (@WestMetroFire) February 4, 2025
Shortly before 1 a.m. Tuesday, West Metro Fire Rescue officials said the fire was out.
The cause of the fire – which left extensive damage to the abandoned building – is under investigation, officials said.
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Lakewood is the fifth largest city in Colorado and is located close to the Denver metropolitan area. It is perhaps best known for its winter weather and the area is very popular with those looking for winter adventures, thanks to its location in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. This means that there are plenty of opportunities for dog walking.However, the city only has two dedicated off-leash dog parks. We have, therefore, include two other dog parks in the list below, so that you can find somewhere appropriate to take your pup...
Lakewood is the fifth largest city in Colorado and is located close to the Denver metropolitan area. It is perhaps best known for its winter weather and the area is very popular with those looking for winter adventures, thanks to its location in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. This means that there are plenty of opportunities for dog walking.
However, the city only has two dedicated off-leash dog parks. We have, therefore, include two other dog parks in the list below, so that you can find somewhere appropriate to take your pups.
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| ? Address: | Denver, CO 80204 |
| Open Times: | Sunrise–sunset, all year |
| Cost: | Free |
| Off-leash: | Yes |
Off-leash dog parks provide a great opportunity for your dog to stretch its legs, socialize with other dogs, and exercise its brain as well as its body. The best off-leash parks are usually fenced off, providing a safe place for dogs to run around with no danger of them getting free and roaming to streets and surrounding areas. There are only two off-leash dog parks in Lakewood, CO: Barnum and Forsberg.
But a number of other parks and trails do welcome well-behaved dogs. In all cases, owners need to keep their dogs under control and ensure that they tidy up after them, for the benefit of all park users.
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