Gardens At Columbine in Littleton, CO

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with classic furnishings, featuring a TV, floral arrangements, and elegant curtains.
  • Outdoors

    A lush garden pathway shaded by overhanging greenery.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a dining area, featuring comfortable seating and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living and dining area featuring a stone fireplace, a mounted television, and wooden chairs around tables.
  • Building

    A well-lit house with a garden in the evening.
  • Architecture

    A hotel building with a green roof and brick facade under a clear blue sky.
  • Trees

    Aerial view of a beautifully landscaped garden featuring a gazebo, pond, and lush greenery.
  • Windows

    A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring large windows and patterned carpet.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room featuring a wooden table with vibrant flowers and a large bookshelf filled with various books.
  • Landscaping

    A charming residential house with a beautifully landscaped garden in the front yard.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a coffee maker on the countertop, and a wooden floor.
  • Garden

    Aerial view of a large building surrounded by lush greenery and landscaped gardens.
  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.
  • Fireplace

    Cozy living room with armchairs and a fireplace.

Gardens At Columbine in Littleton, CO

Gardens At Columbine is an assisted living and memory care community in Littleton, CO.

Information last verified:

5130 West Ken Caryl Avenue, Littleton, CO 80128

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 68 reviews
5 stars
46
4 stars
12
3 stars
1
2 stars
2
1 stars
7

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Gardens At Columbine Costs & Pricing

Gardens At Columbine presents a unique pricing structure for its accommodations, with costs that reflect both the quality of services offered and the surrounding market. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $4,485 monthly, which is notably above the average rates in Jefferson County ($4,174) and Colorado as a whole ($4,090). The one-bedroom option sees an even larger premium at $5,330 compared to county averages of $4,076 and state averages of $4,119. The two-bedroom units are priced at $7,515, significantly higher than Jefferson County's average of $4,881 and Colorado's average of $4,580. These figures indicate that while Gardens At Columbine may be positioned at a higher price point relative to its peers in the region, it likely offers enhanced amenities or specialized care that justify the investment for prospective residents seeking comfort and quality.

Floor plansGardens At ColumbineJefferson CountyColorado
Studio$4,485$4,174$4,088
1 Bedroom$5,330$4,076$4,118
2 Bedrooms$7,515$4,881$4,580

Overall Review of Gardens At Columbine

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Staff support and clear communication

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and responsive.

Across many reviews, families say the staff is friendly, kind, and attentive to daily needs, including help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and general assistance. Several reviewers also mention communication as a strength, including frequent updates to families and a smooth move-in process. A few residents and family members highlight that caregivers know them well over time, while others contrast this with periods of higher staff changes.

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Dining quality is a frequent plus

Dining stands out in reviews, with many calling the food good.

Multiple reviewers comment that the meals are very good or wonderful, and some mention variety or specific interactions with the chef. Dining is described as an enjoyable part of life, including people gathering in the dining area with other residents. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and room service in its offerings, aligning with residents who mention how much they like the food.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families describe plenty of activities to choose from.

Reviews frequently mention activities that keep residents busy, including scheduled daily activities, lectures, happy hour, physical activity options, and social events. Families also describe field trips and off-site outings, while others call out resident-run or planned group activities. For those who can’t do everything, reviewers still note there are enough options to participate at a comfortable pace.

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Memory care programming and support

Memory care residents are described as well cared for and engaged.

Reviewers with loved ones in the memory care setting describe a smaller memory care building and daily activities that help keep residents occupied. Several families emphasize compassion, responsiveness to concerns, and a sense of personal attention. The community also explicitly offers specialized memory care programming and mild cognitive impairment support, which matches the way families talk about engagement and day-to-day care.

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Clean, bright spaces and gardens

Reviews repeatedly highlight cleanliness, bright rooms, and attractive common areas.

Many reviewers mention the building as well maintained, with bright, comfortable interiors and clean halls and rooms. Several families also talk about the outdoor areas—gardens, courtyards, and walking space—helping residents feel at ease. A few notes point out downsides like smaller rooms in some settings, but the overall presentation and upkeep come up often as a positive.

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Costs can run high

Some reviewers say the community is expensive for what they experienced.

A few reviews call out affordability concerns, including comments that the place is too expensive and that you “pay for it.” Others balance that by saying costs were transparent or within a desired range for their situation. There is also a separate complaint about forms for veteran’s benefits, which affected the overall rating for one family despite positive day-to-day experiences.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 147 resident community capacity 147 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Reminiscence programs Reminiscence programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • King Soopers Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Littleton (1.5 miles)
  • AMC Highlands Ranch 24 (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Breckenridge Brewery (1.8 miles)
  • Angelos Taverna (1.8 miles)
  • Locavore Beer Works (2.2 miles)
  • Torchy’S Tacos (3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.5 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.9 miles)
  • Stella's Coffee House (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus (2.8 miles)
  • UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital (3.2 miles)

Physicians

  • South Denver Cardiology Associates (3 miles)
  • Corneal Consultants of Colorado PC (3.1 miles)
  • Panorama Orthopedics (3.2 miles)
  • Alta Vista Dermatology (3.5 miles)
  • Centennial Family Care (3.5 miles)
  • Greenwood Pediatrics Littleton (3.9 miles)
  • Native Roots Dispensary (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mission Hills Church (3.2 miles)
  • Pax Christi Catholic Church (8 miles)
  • Temple Sinai (8.4 miles)

Parks

  • Chatfield State Park (3.3 miles)
  • Blue Heron Park (4.3 miles)
  • Pinecrest Park (4.6 miles)
  • Spearwood Park (6.8 miles)
  • Ruby Park (7.8 miles)
  • Overland Pond Park (8.2 miles)
  • Mamie D Eisenhower Park (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Arapahoe Light Rail Station (8.9 miles)

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