Assisted Living in Centennial, CO — The Euclid Home

Centennial has no shortage of senior living options. Many of them operate large buildings with dozens or over a hundred residents. Those communities suit some families well. Others want something different: fewer residents, familiar caregivers, and a pace that mirrors life at home rather than life in an institution.

The Euclid home was built as a single-family residence before it became a care home, and it still functions like one. Meals come from a kitchen, not a commissary. Hallways lead to bedrooms, not wings. A resident who wants a quiet afternoon on the covered patio does not need to navigate a lobby to get there.

Our Centennial Assisted Living home has 10 large, private rooms. With our smaller size, we’re able to maintain an industry-leading staff to resident ratio of 1:5 or 1:6. Large communities often list ratios buried in a brochure or withheld until a tour. A residential model works differently by design. Fewer residents means each caregiver spends more time with each person, learns their routines, and notices small changes in health or mood before they become emergencies.

Meals are prepared fresh in the home's kitchen rather than trucked in from a central dining facility. In a home this size, residents interact with a small, consistent group of caregivers rather than rotating through a large staff roster, which makes it easier for a resident to build a real relationship with the people caring for them.

Care plans at the Euclid home are built around each resident rather than a fixed package, since needs, mobility, and daily routines differ from person to person. Staff assist with dressing, bathing, and ambulation, along with incontinence management and medication management on a documented schedule. Laundry and linen services are handled by staff as well.

Beyond daily personal care, the home offers activities throughout the day, scheduled outings, and a walk-in hydrotherapy tub. Every room and bathroom is equipped with a call system, and rooms and baths are handicap accessible.

The Euclid home coordinates on-site physical therapy and on-site physician visits, along with hospice services for residents who need end-of-life care. Staff also work directly with each resident's doctor of choice to keep outside physicians informed as care needs change. Night time checks add another layer of oversight for residents who need monitoring after hours.

Because care plans are individualized rather than tiered, a resident who needs only occasional assistance and a resident who needs daily hands-on support can both be accommodated in the same home, with the plan adjusting as needs change over time.

The Euclid home is suited to both long-term residential care and respite care, giving families a short-term option for a loved one as well as a long-term place to call home.

The Euclid home is a single-story residence of more than 4,000 square feet, with 10 large private rooms and 8 private bathrooms, a shared kitchen and dining area, and a covered back patio with a fountain and walking paths where residents can spend time outdoors without leaving the property.

The home sits within walking distance of DeKoevend Park and the Goodson Recreation Center on S University Boulevard, both popular stops for families visiting on weekends. Cherry Knolls Park and its pond sit nearby as well, along with access to the High Line Canal Trail for a longer walk or bike ride. For errands or a meal out, The Streets at SouthGlenn offers shopping and restaurants a short drive away.

Getting to the home is straightforward from most of the south Denver metro. Arapahoe Road, S Colorado Boulevard, I-25, and C-470 all provide direct routes.

Proximity to hospitals matters when a resident's health changes quickly. AdventHealth Littleton, HCA HealthONE Swedish in Englewood, Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, and AdventHealth Porter in Denver are all within a short drive of the Euclid home, giving families and emergency responders several nearby options for trauma and stroke care.

Cost is usually the first question families ask, and it is the hardest one to get answered on most senior living websites. Rocky Mountain Assisted Living and Memory Care uses all-inclusive pricing, meaning you pay one flat monthly rate covering rent, care, meals, medications, activities, and amenities, rather than a low base rent with fees added on for help with bathing, dressing, or medication management. Agreements run month to month, so there is no long-term lease to sign.

The monthly rate is set before move-in and depends on a few decisions. The first is which community fits, since Centennial has both an assisted living home on East Euclid Avenue and a memory care home on South Milwaukee Way. From there, the rate varies by room size and by whether the bathroom is private or shared. Families meet with the admissions director and tour the home before a final number is set, and that number is communicated at that time.

Families rarely pay from a single source. Private savings and retirement income cover most of the cost for most residents. Long-term care insurance often applies, though policies purchased after a diagnosis frequently exclude conditions like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. Wartime veterans and their surviving spouses may qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit, which increases monthly pension payments for those who need help with daily activities. Other options include Medicaid waiver programs, Medicaid spenddown, life insurance settlements, reverse mortgages, and bridge loans for families waiting on a home sale. The admissions team can walk through which of these apply.

Before move-in, Rocky Mountain Assisted Living will help review available funds to estimate how long private pay will last. If a resident's money does run out, and depending on room availability, a resident may be able to stay for a predetermined period while qualification for a government assistance program is pending. Reach out to us today to get personalized pricing info.

What does the monthly price include? The Euclid home's all-inclusive price covers room, meals, and personal care, with the final number set based on which room a resident chooses and whether they want a private or shared bathroom. This is communicated in full before move-in so families know the total cost up front.

How do most families pay for assisted living? Common funding sources include private savings, long-term care insurance policies, and VA Aid and Attendance benefits for eligible veterans. Families can also talk with the admissions director about options if resources run low during a resident's stay.

Will Medicare pay for assisted living? No. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, but it does not cover the ongoing cost of room, board, and personal care at an assisted living home.

What is the difference between assisted living and memory care? Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care adds specialized staffing, structured routines, and a secured environment designed for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. Rocky Mountain Assisted Living also operates a memory care home in Centennial for families whose loved one needs that level of support.

How many rooms does the Euclid home have? The Euclid home has 10 large private rooms and 8 private bathrooms.

Which hospitals are near the home? AdventHealth Littleton, HCA HealthONE Swedish, Sky Ridge Medical Center, and AdventHealth Porter are all within a short drive of the Euclid home.

Can my parent age in place, and do you offer respite stays? Yes. The Euclid home supports both long-term residential care and respite care, so families can use it for a short-term stay or as a permanent home.

How do I schedule a tour? Call (303) 500-1564 or fill out a contact form to schedule a visit.

Deciding on a home for your loved one works best after seeing the space in person. Call (303) 500-1564 or fill out a contact form to schedule a tour of the Euclid home and meet the staff who would be caring for your family member.

Your loved one's care plan should be as unique as they are. With different needs, ailments, limitations, and desires, each senior at Rocky Mountain Assisted Living and Memory Care has a customized care plan. Your loved one's care plan may include: