Assured Senior Living

Pros

• The care is described as excellent, with a beautiful house and an amazing staff, creating a warm, home-like atmosphere.
• The small, intimate setting provides hands-on, attentive care with strong staff support and good communication.
• The staff are repeatedly praised for their care and dedication, with clear, attentive communication.
• Nitu, the house manager, is noted for taking pride in the facility and delivering high-quality care.
• The facility is recognized for prioritizing residents' health and safety, even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Families appreciate the small number of residents, favorable staff-to-resident ratios, and the deep level of care from both caretakers and the main office.
• Overall, the reviews convey gratitude and confidence in the facility's ability to care for loved ones.

Cons

• A horrible experience at a large facility.
• The food there is absolutely horrible.
• They took his dessert away from him.
• The staff have no medical degree and therefore should not decide what he can eat.
• There is no entertainment of any kind at House 22 right now since Jessica, who provided games and some form of exercise, is gone, with no replacement.
• Don't believe all their advertising.

Review

Community members shared a spectrum of experiences that together paint a picture of a small, home-like care environment that many families come to trust deeply. Across several personal stories, the common thread is a sense of warmth and attentiveness that makes a difference in daily life. One mother's family spoke about the care she receives being delivered through Assured, noting that the house itself is beautiful and the staff are amazing - almost like home. This combination of aesthetic comfort and genuine care creates a welcoming space where families feel their loved ones are treated with kindness and respect from the moment they arrive.

In another heartfelt account, a father who moved into a smaller, more intimate home after a traumatic experience at a large facility found the difference striking. He described the small home as "much more hands on and attentive to his needs," with staff who were great and communication that was strong. The reviewer even admitted a sense of regret for not finding such care sooner, underscoring the importance of feeling heard and valued in a setting that prioritizes personal attention and clear, ongoing dialogue with families.

There have, however, been observations that remind prospective residents and their families to consider all facets of daily life in a care home. A fianc? who has been there for two weeks offered a candid critique, highlighting issues with food quality - calling it "absolutely horrible" - and recounting that a dessert he brought for his partner was taken away. He emphasized that the residents aren't diabetic and argued that staff or caregivers do not have the training to determine what a non-diabetic resident should eat. He also noted a lull in entertainment at House 22, pointing out that Jessica, who had provided games and light exercise, is no longer available and hadn't been replaced. His message was a caution against taking every advertising claim at face value and suggested that some aspects of life in the home may be uneven or incomplete at times.

Against these mixed notes, several reviews highlight a steady, long-term affirmation of Serenity House when families search for a sustainable, high-quality living arrangement for loved ones. One reviewer, an ex-CFO with direct experience in acute rehab, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities, described Serenity House as immediately compelling due to its caring staff, homey ambiance, and a sharp focus on quality of care. Over the ensuing two years, this observer saw consistent evidence that Nitu, the House Manager, takes pride in the facility and the care it provides. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the reviewer observed that resident health and safety remained the facility's primary concern, reinforcing the belief that the initial positive impression was well-founded and enduring.

Another family's journey mirrors this long-term confidence. After visiting several Denver-area options, they chose Serenity House for their mother, drawn by the smaller number of residents and the favorable caregiver-to-resident ratio. They repeatedly noted the degree of attention and care demonstrated by Nitu and the other caretakers at the W. 22nd Place location. Each visit left them feeling reassured about their mother's well-being, and they praised the main office and house staff for maintaining a high level of care, especially during challenging times. Their gratitude was explicit: they closed with a simple, heartfelt thank you for the care shown to their mother.

Taken together, these perspectives illuminate a landscape where small-scale homes can offer profound benefits: attentive, hands-on care; open lines of communication; and a nurturing, home-like atmosphere that can feel far more personal than larger facilities. They also acknowledge real-world constraints - menu decisions and activity programming can be contentious or inconsistent when staff changes occur, and the visibility of entertainment and activity may fluctuate. The recurring presence of Nitu, House Manager, as a central figure who embodies pride in the facility and a commitment to high-quality care, stands out as a common thread across these stories.

For families weighing assisted living options, the experiences shared here suggest that Serenity House and the W. 22nd Place location can deliver a warm, intimate setting with strong staffing and a clear emphasis on safety and individualized attention. Yet they also remind us that daily life in a care home is lived in the moment, with moments of excellence potentially accompanied by areas that need ongoing attention - such as meal satisfaction and consistent activity programming. The overarching message is one of care, community, and continuity: a space where dedicated staff, thoughtful leadership, and a family-friendly ambiance converge to support residents and give loved ones peace of mind.

Cafes

• Starbucks (0.5 miles)
• The Bardo Coffee House (2 miles)
• Dutch Bros Coffee (2.7 miles)
• Dutch Bros Coffee (4.3 miles)
• Panera Bread (4.6 miles)
• The Radiator (4.7 miles)
• Huckleberry Roasters (5 miles)

Pharmacies

• Lutheran Outpatient Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
• Walgreens (1.1 miles)
• Best Colorado Meds (2 miles)
• Solace Meds (2 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
• Grifols (2.2 miles)
• Walgreens (2.3 miles)

Physicians

• SCL Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wheat Ridge (0.7 miles)
• Cornerstone Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (0.8 miles)
• Dr Bassow (1.1 miles)
• Children's Eye Physicians (2.2 miles)
• Rocky Mountain Primary Care (2.4 miles)
• Native Roots Dispensary (2.9 miles)
• Kids First Pediatrics (3.9 miles)

Hospitals

• Exempla Lutheran Medical Center (0.7 miles)
• Scl Health - Front Range (0.7 miles)
• St Anthonys Medical Plaza 2 (4.2 miles)

Parks

• Crown Hill Open Space Park (1.2 miles)
• Fairmount Park (2.2 miles)
• Panorama Park (2.3 miles)
• Berkeley Park (2.6 miles)
• Berkeley Leashless Dog Park (2.7 miles)
• Citizens Park (2.9 miles)
• César Chávez Park (3 miles)

Restaurants

• Clancy's Irish Pub (1.4 miles)
• School House Kitchen & Libations (2.2 miles)
• McDonald's (2.3 miles)
• The Pasty Republic (3.1 miles)
• BookBar (3.1 miles)
• Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (3.8 miles)
• Twin Peaks (3.8 miles)

Theaters

• Alamo Drafthouse Denver (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

• Wat Buddhawararam (3.8 miles)
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (4 miles)