6088 South Locust Street, Englewood, CO 80111
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Poppy's Place Costs & Pricing
Poppy's Place offers competitive pricing for its residents, particularly when compared to both Denver County and the broader state of Colorado. For semi-private rooms, Poppy's Place charges $2,500 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,950 and the state average of $4,009. Similarly, in the private room category, Poppy's Place's monthly fee of $3,650 stands favorably against Denver County's $4,178 and Colorado's statewide rate of $4,142. This positioning not only highlights Poppy's Place as a cost-effective choice but also underscores its commitment to providing quality care without sacrificing affordability.
| Floor plans | Poppy's Place | Denver County | Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private | $2,500 | $3,950 | $4,008 |
| Private | $3,650 | $4,178 | $4,142 |
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Overall Review of Poppy's Place
Pros
The caregivers treat residents like special guests.- Residents make good progress during their stay.
- The home is clean and the food is homemade and healthy.
- Delane and her staff are amazing, providing great personalized care.
- The staff are always there for residents day and night, and they make visiting families feel welcome.
- The home is wonderful for those seeking more one-on-one care.
- The food is homestyle and nutritious.
Cons
The tour did not go well at Poppy's Place.- The home did not seem clean as there was a slight odor to it.
- They did not have adequate staffing for this home.
- The home was arraigned poorly.
- This home does not compare to the one we chose.
Review
Poppy’s Place in Englewood is best suited for seniors who want intimate, hands-on care in a small, home-like setting. It works well for families seeking warmth, frequent caregiver engagement, and routines that feel personal and predictable. Residents who value one-on-one attention, a sense of family from the staff, and meals that taste homemade will find the day-to-day atmosphere reassuring and supportive.
Those weighing alternatives should consider how important a broad activity calendar and larger-scale amenities are. Tours have raised questions about cleanliness and staffing consistency in some moments, so families that need a consistently polished facility with robust programming across the day may prefer a bigger community. If a prior visit left concerns about odor, space, or staffing unresolved, it’s prudent to compare with options that offer more standardized operations and a wider array of structured activities.
On the upside, caregivers at Poppy’s Place are repeatedly described as deeply attentive, treating residents like members of a family. Long-tenured families report real progress and genuine, personalized care, with staff available night and day and a willingness to involve the family in visits and care planning. The home environment, paired with clean, home-cooked and nutritious meals, reinforces a sense of belonging and daily reassurance that the loved one is known and valued. For families prioritizing close rapport and a hands-on touch, these elements carry substantial weight.
Activity planning can be the tricky edge, though. The mix of ages and care levels within the home can complicate programming, and while staff strive to keep everyone engaged, the breadth of activities may not always match the expectations set by larger communities. The same dedication that yields attentive, individualized care also means programming tends to be more reactive to current residents’ needs rather than offering a wide, formal activity slate. For residents who crave a particularly busy schedule, this can be a meaningful limitation.
Operationally, prospective residents should be aware of the potential inconsistencies flagged in tours: cleanliness impressions and the sense of arrangement at times. These concerns underscore the importance of a thorough, in-person assessment, seeing a current mealtime, meeting the care staff on duty, and querying daily staffing ratios. The positive testimony about personalized care and family-like warmth is real, but it sits against the backdrop of occasional tour-level observations that merit careful verification before committing.
Bottom line: Poppy’s Place delivers exceptional, hands-on, family-style care and a remarkably welcoming atmosphere that resonates deeply with families seeking meaningful, individualized attention. It is less ideal for those who require a bustling activities calendar, highly standardized operations, or iron-clad cleanliness consistency across every tour. The prudent move is a longer, more interactive visit, watch how meals and care are executed, speak with Delane and the care team, and observe how the home manages day-to-day routines and spontaneous needs. For a loved one who values belonging, daily personal contact, and a warm, supportive setting, this community is a compelling fit; for others, it may be worth pursuing alternatives that emphasize breadth of programming and more uniform operations.
8 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Memory Care
Respite Care
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Denver International (22 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
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