Caring Hearts is an assisted living community in Wheat Ridge, CO.
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7465 West 48Th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Families describe getting a caregiver that fits their loved one’s changing needs.
Several reviewers say the team spent time learning wishes and needs before or during care, which helped them feel the fit was right. Others mention flexibility when circumstances changed, including scheduling adjustments. One reviewer also describes creating a plan to increase help when care needs escalated.
Daily care includes meal prep support and staying on top of household tasks.
Residents and families specifically mention help with cooking and breakfast, along with cleaning tasks like the kitchen and bedroom. A reviewer also describes keeping laundry up while caregivers handled personal care routines. Another family mentions the team arranging a lunch visit for a loved one and their friend at the home.
Caregivers and the office stay in touch with family members during visits.
Many reviewers highlight that caregivers communicate about visits and share updates, which made them feel comfortable when they needed to step away. Several families say they could reach the team by phone or text and get help when questions came up. Others describe the office setting expectations and keeping them informed about what was happening with their loved one.
Across reviews, families praise caregivers for being caring, attentive, and dependable.
Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers as kind, patient, and observant to needs. Many also mention caregivers arriving on time and being willing to help with day-to-day support like showering, dressing, and transfers. Several families add that the team built meaningful relationships and treated loved ones with respect.
A few reviewers report breakdowns in coverage and responsiveness.
While most experiences are positive, some reviewers describe problems when trying to continue care, including a caregiver stopping visits after nearly a year. Others complain about difficulty getting in touch, such as unanswered emails after leaving messages. One reviewer also describes an appointment not going as scheduled and calls out nonprofessional handling of the situation.
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8 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Denver International (23 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesCaring Hearts is located at 7465 West 48Th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 in Jefferson County, Colorado
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