Brookdale Highlands Ranch is a memory care-focused senior living community located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. The facility is designed exclusively to meet the needs of residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Its campus features secure indoor and outdoor walking paths, communal spaces, and comfortable rooms, all intended to provide a supportive and safe environment tailored to individuals experiencing memory loss. The community operates as a memory care-only provider, offering housing, supervision, and specialized services to support cognitive and physical well-being.

Medical and care support at Brookdale Highlands Ranch is structured to address a wide range of resident needs. The facility provides comprehensive assistance with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Memory care programming is a primary focus, with staff utilizing evidence-based approaches designed to promote dignity and engagement among residents. The community offers incontinence care, ambulatory care, diabetes care, and medication management, with available staff qualified to provide these services. On-site wellness and medical support services include access to a barber and beauty salon, podiatry, and health monitoring. The facility also accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses and strives to accommodate language preferences, offering support in English and Spanish.

Brookdale Highlands Ranch emphasizes physical and social engagement in its care approach, providing structured fitness programs such as yoga and chair yoga classes, as well as a variety of clubs and community events specifically tailored to memory care. Regularly scheduled activities are aligned with dementia care best practices to encourage socialization and mental stimulation. Meals are prepared by on-site chefs and served in communal dining areas, and housekeeping services are provided to maintain a clean and inviting environment. Family and resident feedback highlights the attractive landscaped grounds, robust activity offerings, and overall welcoming atmosphere, supported by engaged leadership and attentive management.

However, reviews also note ongoing concerns with staffing consistency, including frequent turnover and shortages that sometimes impact continuity and quality of personal care. Residents may be assisted by multiple caregivers within short time periods, leading to challenges in forming familiar relationships. While management is described as responsive, the community’s ability to maintain stable staffing for direct caregiver roles remains an area of attention. Despite these challenges, Brookdale Highlands Ranch remains a widely considered option in the area for families seeking specialized memory care services within a secure, amenity-rich environment.

Costs at this community start at $4,350 and range up to $6,910. The average price in the community is $5,680, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,686. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.