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 Littleton Museum 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 Littleton, 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 Sterne 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 The Melting Pot or visit Roxborough State Park, 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 Littleton, 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 Littleton, 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 Littleton, 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.
Audio By CarbonatixAs the local beer scene continues to evolve amid a changing market, there are some notable new additions in the works.Troy Beer and his father, Ray, have been working for over three years to bring their vision for a...
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As the local beer scene continues to evolve amid a changing market, there are some notable new additions in the works.
Troy Beer and his father, Ray, have been working for over three years to bring their vision for a new brewery in Littleton to life. Now, Littleton Brewing Company is set to open at 1201 West Littleton Boulevard celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, March 15 starting at 11 a.m. The first two hundred patrons will receive a commemorative glass with the purchase of a beer.
Its debut is much-anticipated — anxious future patrons have taken to social media, including Instagram and Reddit, to continuously ask when the ambitious new build would open. Finally, the wait is finally over.
The Beers are from Littleton, and they remember when the building was formerly an autobody shop. Troy had continued to drive by the spot for years, imagining that it would be redeveloped. Eventually, he inquired himself, which led to the acquisition and a grand plan for a brand-new brewery.
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The space includes a large front biergarten and a rooftop patio with dramatic Front Range views. Two bars, including one on the roof, will pour beers, and there will be a full kitchen with a wood-fired pizza oven.
The brewhouse is a striking stainless kit made by Deutsche Equipment. It's built for decoction mashing, a traditional lager brewing technique in which part of a mash is brought to a boil before being added back to the main mash. This technique can create a unique flavor and add additional fermentable sugars to the beer, resulting in a slightly richer yet drier lager. Horizontal lagering tanks are also included in the brewhouse, a favored piece of equipment among Denver lager breweries like Bierstadt Lagerhaus and Cohesion Brewing.
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Littleton Brewing Company has brought on head brewer Wayne Waananen, formerly of Station 26 Brewing, Rockyard Brewing, Sandlot at Coors Field, Hub Cap Brewery and more. Last fall, Waananen told Westword that he was excited to start out with such a strong brewing system. He's talked about making lagers, wheat beers and hoppy beers. Among the first beers to roll out will be a tribute to Blue Moon called Half Moon which Waananen describes as a spiced white ale with coriander and Valencia orange peel.
Half Moon, like many other beers at LBC, will feature local malt. Loveland's Root Shoot is a major partner of the brewery, supplying high-quality malts like Genie Pale, White Wheat and Chit.
Littleton is home to a growing number of breweries. In 2021, Comet Brews opened at 5642 South Sycamore Street. Sanitas Brewing added its second location in the suburb in June 2023 and Denver Beer Company opened a location at 2409 Main Street that December, around the same time that Living the Dream took over the Grist taproom at the Sterling Center. Last year, Zymos Brewing debuted at 5180 South Lowell Boulevard.
Littleton Brewing Company hopes to carve its own unique path and is very focused on the taproom. In fact, beyond the occasional keg being sent to a friend's bar or brewery, Littleton Brewing Company doesn't plan to distribute much at all.
Here are some more photos to whet your appetite:
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What is the best internet provider in Littleton?CNET recommends Quantum Fiber as the best internet provider in Littleton, Colorado, thanks to its fast and reliable fiber-optic service. With symmetrical speeds ranging from 500Mbps to 8000Mbps, it offers the fastest connections in the area. Plus, all plans come with fre...
CNET recommends Quantum Fiber as the best internet provider in Littleton, Colorado, thanks to its fast and reliable fiber-optic service. With symmetrical speeds ranging from 500Mbps to 8000Mbps, it offers the fastest connections in the area. Plus, all plans come with free equipment rental and unlimited data, ensuring you can browse, stream and work without restrictions. One of its standout perks is a price-for-life guarantee, so you won’t have to worry about unexpected rate hikes.
If Quantum Fiber is not an option for you, CenturyLink, another Lumen Technologies brand, has broader coverage. Alternatively, Xfinity -- the nation’s largest cable internet provider -- offers the most affordable plans in the area, starting at just $20 per month for speeds up to 150Mbps.
For those considering wireless internet, both Verizon 5G Home Internet and T-Mobile Home Internet are available in Littleton. Verizon offers faster max speeds at a lower starting price, while T-Mobile boasts wider availability, particularly in rural parts of the region.
Source: CNET analysis of provider data.
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Littleton internet providers, such as Xfinity, may offer lower introductory pricing or promotions, such as free streaming services or equipment rental for a limited time. Many providers, including CenturyLink and Quantum Fiber, run the same standard pricing year-round.
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Most internet connection plans can now handle basic productivity and communication tasks. If you're looking for an internet plan that can accommodate videoconferencing, streaming video or gaming, you'll have a better experience with a more robust connection. Here's an overview of the recommended minimum download speeds for various applications, according to the FCC. Note that these are only guidelines and that internet speed, service and performance vary by connection type, provider and address.
For more information, refer to our guide on how much internet speed you really need.
Internet service providers are numerous and regional. Unlike the latest smartphone, laptop, router or kitchen tool, it’s impractical to personally test every ISP in a given city. What’s our approach? We start by researching the pricing, availability and speed information drawing on our own historical ISP data, the provider sites and mapping information from the Federal Communications Commission at FCC.gov.
It doesn’t end there: We go to the FCC’s website to check our data and ensure we consider every ISP that provides service in an area. We also input local addresses on provider websites to find specific options for residents. We look at sources, including the American Customer Satisfaction Index and J.D. Power, to evaluate how happy customers are with an ISP’s service. ISP plans and prices are subject to frequent changes; all information provided is accurate as of the time of publication.
Once we have this localized information, we ask three main questions:
The answer to those questions is often layered and complex, the providers who come closest to “yes” on all three are the ones we recommend. When it comes to selecting the cheapest internet service, we look for the plans with the lowest monthly fee, although we also factor in things like price increases, equipment fees and contracts. Choosing the fastest internet service is relatively straightforward. We look at advertised upload and download speeds and also take into account real-world speed data from sources like Ookla and FCC reports. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.)
To explore our process in more depth, visit our how we test ISPs page.
When you picture Colorado, what comes to mind? Between the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the ancient marvels of Mesa Verde, and the one-of-a-kind landscapes of Great Sand Dunes, “The Centennial State” is incredibly breathtaking. On top of its natural wo...
When you picture Colorado, what comes to mind? Between the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, the ancient marvels of Mesa Verde, and the one-of-a-kind landscapes of Great Sand Dunes, “The Centennial State” is incredibly breathtaking. On top of its natural wonders, Colorado has exciting cultural attractions in serene small towns close to the state capital. Combined with a high retirement population, excellent healthcare facilities, and great tax incentives for pensioners, this is a wonderful place to spend your golden years. However, many retirees may want a quieter community away from the urban hustle and bustle. Thankfully, plenty of destinations in the region are perfect for settling down. From Estes Park to Lafayette, discover these six charming Colorado communities to retire around Denver.
Vacation Spots in ColoradoThese seven quintessential towns in Colorado need to be on your list of destinations.
Recognized as “The Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park,” to call this town beautiful would be an understatement. Located about 65 miles northwest of Denver, it offers a serene escape while still being within a two-hour drive of the city. The Estes Park Aerial Tramway will take you on a jaw-dropping journey above the treetops to the peak of Prospect Mountain, revealing the gorgeous Colorado scenery right before your eyes. Active retirees can spend their weekends exploring the stunning mountain trails via National Park Gateway Stables, where horseback riding is accessible for all ages and abilities. The grandkids will be extra excited to visit when they find out the Mustang Mountain Coaster is in town.
With as many as 40.7% of residents aged 65 and older, Estes Park has a very high retirement population. You will be able to make friends with neighbors, cafe regulars, and those participating in the town's activities. Many engaging classes are offered by the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, including Yoga, Tri-Fit, Mahjong, Fluid Movement & Balance, Live Music, Special Presentations, and more.
Ranked second on the 10 Safest Cities in Colorado list by SafeWise in 2024, you can feel extra secure calling Windsor home. About 60 miles north of Denver, Windsor offers a quieter lifestyle without being too far from the hustle and bustle of the capital. Plus, with its proximity to some of Colorado’s biggest cities, including Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley, major amenities and top-notch healthcare facilities are easily accessible by car. UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies, one of the best hospitals in Colorado, as per the U.S. News & World Report, is only a short drive away.
Windsor itself is gorgeous, with mountainous backdrops of the Rockies and stunning lakes, making this town a true outdoor haven. Windsor Lake, for instance, is a wonderful spot for a scenic stroll and offers recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. Seniors can spend some time in River Bluffs Open Space, seeing what wildlife they can spot while soaking up the beauty of the Poudre River. You might love sipping and painting as you unleash your creativity at Picasso and Wine, a lovely art studio to take your friends, spend time with your spouse, or get to know the locals.
If you are a fan of magnificent mountain vistas, historic downtown streets, and picturesque wildlife-filled parks, this intriguing town has plenty to offer. Under 30 miles from the state capital, Evergreen is one of the most charming Colorado communities to retire around Denver. Enjoy the benefits of living by Evergreen Lake, a great place for boating, ice skating, and yoga, with access to the major amenities of the big city. Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital, the second-best hospital in Colorado according to the U.S. News & World Report, can be reached by car. Meanwhile, for minor medical concerns, seniors can rest assured thanks to the Evergreen Family Medical Center, offering preventive medicine, dermatology, and minor injury care.
Seniors can avoid the hospital by staying fit with regular hikes, picnics, and golf sessions in Dedisse Park, home to an exquisite 18-hole course set at 7,220 feet along Bear Creek. For a more relaxing day, Buchanan Park Recreation Center is a quaint spot for fishing, golf, and aquatics. Moreover, the Evergreen Park & Recreation District offers martial arts, coed sports, and a wide range of other activities for adults 50 and older to boost their wellness and connect with others in the community.
You might picture how beautiful Palmer Lake is by its name, and its location 50 miles south of Denver makes it an ideal spot for retirees who want a peaceful setting without being too far from the capital. However, considering its proximity to Pike National Forest (one of the oldest National Forests in the U.S.) and the Palmer Lake Reservoir, add picturesque trails with remarkable mountain vistas to what you imagined. For indoor events, Tri-Lakes Center For The Arts hosts lively concerts, fine art exhibitions, and lovely arts classes. Learn about the area's past at The Lucretia Vaile Museum, where artifacts, articles, and photos are preserved, with special displays on rotation every four to six months.
Palmer Lake was listed first on Niche’s "Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Colorado" list in 2024. The median housing value of $516,000 (February 2025) is nearly $30,000 cheaper than the state average, making it perfect to buy your dream home. Plus, with Palmer Lake's close location to Denver and Colorado Springs, you will have access to endless amenities and notable healthcare facilities. Several hospitals are nearby, including CommonSpirit St. Francis Medical Center (recognized by Healthgrades for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™) and UCHealth Memorial Hospital.
For those who would like to live within 15 miles of Denver, enjoying a quieter, laidback lifestyle in the suburbs within 20 to 25 minutes of the state capital, Littleton is an excellent choice. Places like Chatfield State Park, a breathtaking site for boating, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping, can be found here. Most seniors here spend time at the Hudson Gardens & Event Center, a renowned 30-acre space with scenic walking trails, gorgeous garden exhibits, and public art sculptures as you sip on a warm latte in hand from Nixon’s Coffee House.
Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center has many activities for all age groups, with discounted rates for adults 65 and older. Considering 19.3% of residents here are 65 and older, this is a lovely destination to make new friends. Between the relaxing steam room, therapy pool, outdoor hot tub, fitness and dance studio, pickleball court, and South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation program, Douglas H. Buck is an inclusive, well-rounded center offering all sorts of activities. While the town is on the pricier side, there are plenty of affordable alternatives like Balfour Littleton. This senior living community provides assisted living and memory care options with diet guidance, regular social events, and a community garden.
No car, no problem. Lafayette, a fascinating city founded in 1888, has a very walkable Old Town. Seniors can learn about the city’s dynamic past in the Lafayette History Museum, ranging from its mining and farming past to the Lincoln Highway initiative and recent growth. See over 70 artworks inspired by the local Coal Creek Trail at The Collective Community Arts Center, and enjoy festivals, concerts, and summer story times in Festival Plaza. For a more relaxing day, retirees will love Little Free Library for a more relaxing day, where you can take or leave a book to share with the community.
Lafayette also has an excellent location. Situated 11 miles from Boulder, 22 miles from Denver, and 28 miles from Aurora, you can easily access amazing healthcare facilities in Colorado’s biggest cities. Even in town, Intermountain Health Good Samaritan Hospital, recognized by Healthgrades for the Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™, offers award-winning care. Thanks to the benefits, the town is home to over 4,500 seniors, creating a robust social environment.
Whether you prefer the mountainous backdrops of Windsor or the gorgeous garden exhibits of Littleton, Colorado is an excellent state in which to retire. These peaceful small towns offer many benefits for pensioners, and they are in proximity to the state capital. From the mild climate to the top-notch healthcare facilities and significant tax incentives, there are plenty of reasons to choose The Centennial State as your future retirement destination. You will be blown away by the beauty surrounding you every day as you choose from one of these charming Colorado communities to retire around Denver.
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At a site on the south side of West Mineral Avenue in Littleton, excavators and other machines are surrounded by piles of dirt and building materials.The site — which formerly housed an office and call center for Lumen Technologies — is on its way to becoming a mixed-use property called Mineral Place. The property will include a 370-unit multifamily resi...
At a site on the south side of West Mineral Avenue in Littleton, excavators and other machines are surrounded by piles of dirt and building materials.
The site — which formerly housed an office and call center for Lumen Technologies — is on its way to becoming a mixed-use property called Mineral Place. The property will include a 370-unit multifamily residential complex, a Costco Wholesale store and fuel facility and a handful of other retail sites that are yet to be determined, according to the city’s website.
The commercial developer, Republic Investment Group (RIG) Mineral LLC, has begun site demolition to prepare the land for the new development.
This process has caused a stir from residents, who have expressed anger and sadness about the removal of approximately 41 mature trees from the site.
“You cut down every tree,” community member Greg Sullivan said during a Jan. 7 Littleton City Council meeting. “You clear-cut every tree on the swale.”
A swale is a depression, similar to a ditch, that conveys stormwater, said Jerad Chipman, the city’s planning manager. The trees the developer removed from the commercial site were mostly located on the higher banks of the swale so as to not impede stormwater flows, Chipman said.
He said the developer’s plans include a new stormwater management system that will use a pipe instead of the swale for drainage.
According to the city’s website, the additional transportation infrastructure required by the project — such as turn lanes, buffered bike lanes and wider sidewalks — encroached on the location of the existing trees.
Sullivan, who has spoken repeatedly about the trees at city council meetings since August, asked the city council to intervene to make the developers keep the trees for their environmental benefits and preserve the swales as green space.
He said the trees being removed “just reinforces the need to bring awareness to the citizens of Littleton that trees are important, and they can serve an important function to mitigate (carbon dioxide).”
In his efforts to “save the swale,” Sullivan said he placed nearly 2,000 flyers at homes in the area and gathered about 200 signatures from people who want “a change in the environmental direction of Mineral Place.”
According to the city’s website, “the buyer has the right to develop the property as they wish as long as the development meets the requirements of the city’s Unified Land Use Code.”
Chipman said nearly all the trees removed as part of the development were on the developer’s private property. A small number were in the city’s right-of-way and will be replaced by new trees as the right-of-way is reconfigured, Chipman said.
“The City of Littleton’s Unified Land Use Code requires ‘tree mitigation’ for large developments, meaning the developer must pay a fee earmarked for future tree planting elsewhere in the city,” Chipman added. “Plans for the site also include more than 950 trees, resulting in a net tree gain of 670, even with the removal of the existing trees.”
Chipman added that many of the trees that were removed were ash trees, which are “highly susceptible to the emerald ash borer invasive species.”
“The newly-planted trees will be less vulnerable to specific diseases and more appropriate for urban environments,” he said.
During a December city council meeting, Sullivan said he is concerned that the extra trees planted will still not make up for the amount of pollution that will be caused by cars visiting Mineral Place. He also told the Littleton Independent that he is concerned because the new, smaller trees will not mitigate as much carbon dioxide as the mature trees that were removed.
According to the project description, the developers plan to “conserve energy and other natural resources” on the property by using native species vegetation and drip irrigation systems to reduce potable water consumption, recycling construction waste when possible and taking other steps.
Sullivan said he is also concerned about the green space the developer is eliminating to build parking spots and gas pumps.
Sullivan said he believed the city should have had a say in what the developer did with the trees and the green space because of the city’s relationship with the developer through an economic partnership incentive agreement. This means the city will share back 50% of the sales tax collected at the entire retail portion of the site, up to a total reimbursement of $29.5 million or until 10 years have passed, whichever occurs first.
According to the city’s website, city staff and its consultant determined that “the developer’s request for share-back funds was justified because of the high land acquisition costs — about five times greater per square-foot than other similar Costco-anchored developments in the state — and sitework costs for the project.”
City Manager Jim Becklenberg said the city is “very limited in its authority to legally impose design requirements beyond those which are required in the municipal code for all projects.”
In January, after the trees were cut down, Sullivan suggested the city start a “Littleton tree trust” with money from the site’s sales tax revenue to go towards more trees on the property and across the city. He also urged the city to take other measures to hold the developer to higher environmental standards and to not award exceptions to green space and setback requirements.
Becklenberg said funding for cultivation and maintenance of the city’s tree canopy and ecology are important, and the city has grown its forestry and tree planting maintenance budget about tenfold over the last four years.
“I believe it will continue to grow thanks to the revenue generated by the Mineral Place retail center,” he said.
The 370-unit multi-family residential development, which is being developed by Embrey Partners LLC, has been approved, Chipman said, and building permits are under review.
As for other retailers, a pre-application meeting was held for Portillo’s Hot Dogs LLC, but a complete application had not yet been filed with the city as of Feb. 6. The restaurant would be a drive-thru and in-store location offering Italian beef, hot dogs, hamburgers, ribs, pasta, pizza, shakes and more, according to city documents.
The agreement between the city and the commercial developer estimates that Costco will be ready to open in 2026, according to the city’s website.
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