Juniper Village is the best memory care facility in Colorado, and honestly, probably the best care facility in the whole US! Hands down, they are leagues above the rest. Our father was in another memory care facility for two weeks and then a hospital for a month over the holidays. It was all awful, an absolute nightmare for our whole family. We were beyond exhausted, stretched thin, and fearful about the future care for him and where he would go next for care. Juniper accepted him without hesitation, and from the very beginning, they have been absolutely amazing. Their executive director, management staff, nurses, PT, speech therapists, hair stylist, maintenance, wellness and activity coordinators, kitchen crew, and especially their daily care staff have all been top-notch from day one. Everyone is highly qualified; many have been at Juniper for 10+ years. They know how to work with dementia patients and are trained (and continue to be trained each month) more than any facility in CO! They go above and beyond every single day. From the move in day (and even before my dad arrived) we continue to be blown away by their incredible care. Our dad is doing so well compared to when he arrived. The other facilities took a toll on him and us; he declined in the other places. But now he is so comfortable and content at Juniper and has made huge improvements since he moved in. The daily routines, good food, incredible care staff, physical set-up and environment, activities - it has all been so good for him and peace of mind for us, his family. I can't recommend Juniper Village in Louisville, CO, highly enough. Do not waste time, money, or your own health dealing with any other memory care facility; Juniper Village is the best of the best!
As my mother's daughter, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Juniper Village Memory Care. Making the decision to move a loved one into memory care is never easy, but from the moment we walked through the doors, we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel like family.
The staff is incredibly caring, compassionate, and attentive. It is obvious that they genuinely love what they do and truly care about each resident. My mother is treated with dignity, kindness, and respect every single day, and it gives our family tremendous peace of mind knowing she is so well cared for.
The administration team is also exceptional. They are always responsive, approachable, and willing to answer questions or address concerns. Communication with families is excellent, and we always feel informed and supported.
Knowing that my mom is safe, happy, and surrounded by people who genuinely care about her means everything to us. We are so grateful to have found Juniper Village and would highly recommend it to any family looking for a memory care community for a loved one. We truly have only great things to say about this special place.
First of all, I’ll say that looking for the best memory care facility is not a position that you really want to be in. But you have to do it. All ranges of emotions are taking place regarding your loved one and their care, but I found that finding the right memory care for my wife lifted at least some of those emotional burdens.
My wife was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia 12 yrs ago at age 56. I retired 6 yrs ago to provide her with full-time care at home. A year ago, as symptoms progressed, I added home care to give me four mornings a week free to take care of myself, but I knew I would need to find a place for her when she needed full-time care. So I embarked on a journey, first online, and then in person tours to find the best spot for her. And that turned out to be Juniper Village at Louisville, by far!
I had seen facilities that did some memory care, but mostly they focused on assisted care or skilled care. Or if they only did memory care, you would see the typical nursing home look - a central open space with everyone just sitting there, or lying in bed in their rooms. When I visited Juniper for the first time it blew me away. The first impression is a clean, professional, home-like atmosphere without the huge dining room and endless hallways that you usually see. The “Small House” concept is just that – 14 residents in each of four “homes”, on the four corners of the facility – each with its own kitchen, small dining area and TV room; and all private rooms. Everyone is out doing things, not sitting in their room. Activities are nicely scheduled with every resident encouraged to participate. The central hallway is great for walking or they can go out to the large outdoor patio and garden area in the back. The place has energy and activity with the staff showing that they really love what they do. If you need something, nursing staff and aides are easily accessible and are friendly, caring and professional. My wife has been a resident now for two months and she’s doing well. But also I feel that I’ve fit in as well and it’s become a highlight of my day to go over for a visit.
Juniper Village is the best care facility I have ever found for dementia residents. Several of my family members have had dementia, so I have visited many facilities over the years for comparison. It is such an emotional task to place a loved one in a care facility- but there are several things that made my decision to choose Juniper Village for my wife less painful.
The primary asset of Juniper Village is its staff. All the people who work at Juniper, from the CEO/administrators to the caregivers, healthcare workers, cooks, and maintenance workers know the individual residents by name and speak to them frequently throughout the day. Many of the staff have been employed at Juniper for several years. It is like one big family, with staff filling in or looking out for others as needed. This kind of consistent involvement is reassuring to those with dementia, as well as their families.
The physical layout of the facility is great for residents. The four individual “houses” have two caregiving staff at all times for their 13 residents. This is a very efficient for getting residents up in the mornings and to bed in the evenings, and managing meals and medications. The administrative offices and activities room are in the center of the facility with a “house” on each corner. A large internal hallway goes around the building, connecting all the houses. This makes a great walkway where residents don’t get lost and can walk at any time. There is also a large contained outdoor courtyard that is wonderful for providing fresh air and sunshine. The facility feels spacious.
It is not always apparent what kind of behaviors will develop as our loved ones decline from dementia. There is nothing worse than being told by a facility that you have to remove your loved one for behavior problems that you never anticipated! This has happened to many of us. The solution to that is having a well trained and qualified staff to manage the inevitable behavior-related cognitive changes. Juniper Village has a nurse on site at all times and a set of doctors/providers that make weekly rounds. This is in invaluable. When a problem behavior or health condition arises, the staff are very proactive in addressing it. This might just involve redirection, but it may also indicate need for medication changes- and the Juniper staff are on top of that. The oversight is just so much more immediate and appropriate than I have seen in any other care facility.
Residents who can participate are guided in exercise, craft, and music activities. Those who can’t participate are well cared for in their house or watched over in the common areas. Residents are allowed to be themselves as much as possible and their individual personalities and needs are accommodated. I really appreciate the thought put into this entire care community.
My wife, who has Alzheimer's, has been in Juniper Village for a year now. Although it is very sad to see her decline, I take heart knowing she is getting kind, compassionate and appropriate care in a very safe environment. And Juniper facilitates a family support group on-site that I have found very valuable. The entire experience at Juniper confirms we are not alone in this journey.
My Dad has been thriving since he came to Juniper. Everyone there is absolutely amazing! They are all kind, compassionate and well trained. I can’t say enough good things about Juniper. I would highly recommend them.
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