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Christopher House in Wheat Ridge, CO

Christopher House is a senior community in Wheat Ridge, CO.

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Christopher House in Wheat Ridge, CO

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6270 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

To contact a resident: (303) 421-2272

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

2.6 from 61 reviews
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Overall Review of Christopher House

common 21 reviews mention this

Caregivers are often described as caring

Residents and families frequently describe caregivers as caring, friendly, and attentive.

Across many reviews, people describe staff who are friendly and attentive, with care that feels helpful and personal. Several families mention specific follow-through, like staff being communicative or taking extra time for residents. A few reviewers also credit nursing teams for compassion and professionalism during recovery or long stays.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Understaffing and missed care worries

Some reviews raise concerns about staffing and inconsistent care.

Several negative reviews describe long waits for help, poor follow-through on treatment, and moments where residents seem left to handle things without adequate support. Other reviewers mention understaffing or breakdowns in basic needs during stays. A number of critiques also point to problems with medication delivery, moving residents, and overall reliability of care.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality and diet fit vary

Food and diet support are a recurring complaint for some residents.

Some reviewers say meals were poor and did not meet expectations. A few also call out issues specifically related to dietary needs like diabetic and cardiac diets. One review also describes a complaint about food followed by negative fallout, indicating the issue may have affected the family’s experience.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Hygiene and sanitation concerns appear

A subset of reviews describes hygiene and sanitation problems.

While one review emphasizes cleaning and screening, multiple negative reviews describe unclean conditions. Mentions include residents sitting in soiled clothing or diapers and reports of serious cleanliness issues during a stay. Others also describe an overall environment that did not feel sanitary or appropriately cared for.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Communication and leadership are disputed

Reviews are mixed on communication and leadership responsiveness.

Some families describe leadership as responsive, including complaints being resolved. Other reviewers report little communication, difficulty getting answers, and frustration with how administrators or front-desk staff handled concerns. Taken together, the reviews suggest experiences with responsiveness vary widely by situation and staff interaction.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Transportation

  • Denver International (22 miles away) Denver International (22 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Wheat Ridge, Colorado offers a vibrant and diverse community with a variety of amenities within close proximity. You will find a selection of cafes, restaurants, parks, pharmacies, physicians, hospitals, places of worship, and theaters all within a few miles from each other. The area provides easy access to public transportation through the RTD Rail station located just under 5 miles away. With options for dining, entertainment, healthcare, and leisure activities nearby, this neighborhood could offer a convenient and fulfilling lifestyle for seniors looking to settle in the area.

Cafes

  • The Bardo Coffee House (0.1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • The Radiator (2.9 miles)
  • Huckleberry Roasters (3.2 miles)
  • Crema Coffee House (4.5 miles)
  • Improper City (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Panorama Park (0.4 miles)
  • Fairmount Park (1 miles)
  • Berkeley Park (1 miles)
  • César Chávez Park (1.2 miles)
  • Berkeley Leashless Dog Park (1.2 miles)
  • Citizens Park (1.4 miles)
  • Sloan's Lake Park (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Clancy's Irish Pub (0.5 miles)
  • The Pasty Republic (1.2 miles)
  • BookBar (1.3 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (2.3 miles)
  • School House Kitchen & Libations (2.3 miles)
  • Linger (3 miles)
  • Little Man Ice Cream (3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Best Colorado Meds (1.1 miles)
  • Lutheran Outpatient Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Dr Bassow (0.9 miles)
  • Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wheat Ridge (1.3 miles)
  • Native Roots Dispensary (1.5 miles)
  • Rocky Mountain Primary Care (2.5 miles)
  • Highlands Integrative Pediatrics (3.1 miles)
  • Kids First Pediatrics (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Exempla Lutheran Medical Center (1.3 miles)
  • Scl Health - Front Range (1.3 miles)
  • Webb Center for Primary Care (4.9 miles)
  • St Anthonys Medical Plaza 2 (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Wat Buddhawararam (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Denver (2.3 miles)
  • Regal UA Denver Pavilions 4DX & RPX (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • RTD Rail - 38th & Blake Station (4.9 miles)

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