Brookdale Parkplace
111 Emerson St, Denver, CO 80218
Brookdale Parkplace is an 18-story senior living high-rise near Cheesman Park in Denver, CO, with independent living, assisted living, and secured memory care in one building.
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Independent Living
- Cheesman Park
Why Families Choose Brookdale Parkplace
- Eighteen-story high-rise with city and mountain views
- Independent living, assisted living, and memory care in one building
- Clare Bridge secured memory care with 24-hour licensed nursing
- Heated indoor pool, pub and sports bar, and a theater
- On-site clinic and bank, concierge, and guest suites
- Steps from Cheesman Park, minutes to downtown and Cherry Creek
About Brookdale Parkplace
Brookdale Parkplace is a senior living high-rise at 111 Emerson Street near Cheesman Park in Denver, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care across eighteen stories with Rocky Mountain and downtown-skyline views. Operated by Brookdale Senior Living, it puts the full continuum of care in a single landmark building close to the heart of the city. The one-building continuum is the point: a resident can begin in an independent living apartment, move to assisted living for help with medications and daily routines, and transition to secured memory care if needed, all without leaving the address they know.
Apartments come as studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, many with city or mountain views from the upper floors. Memory care runs in a secured neighborhood through Brookdale's Clare Bridge program, with coded-access doors, dementia-friendly menus, and familiar daily routines built to steady residents living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. A licensed nurse is on site with another on call around the clock, handling needs such as wound care, oxygen, special diets, and diabetes management.
For a high-rise, the amenity set is deep: a heated indoor pool and a therapy whirlpool, a fitness center, a cafe and bistro, a pub and sports bar, a library, a theater, a game room, an arts and crafts studio, and a salon, along with an on-site clinic and bank, a fireside living room, and a courtyard garden. Concierge service, guest suites, and scheduled transportation handle the logistics of city living.
Brookdale Parkplace fits families who want a downtown-adjacent address with culture and parks at the doorstep, plus the security of every care level under one roof. It is private pay, so Medicaid is not accepted, and pets are welcome. The Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park setting is genuinely urban. Cheesman Park itself is a short walk, downtown Denver and the Cherry Creek shopping district are each two to three miles away, and Colfax Avenue and Interstate 25 are minutes out.
Saint Joseph Hospital is about a mile and a half away for hospital care, with Denver Health and Rose Medical Center also nearby. As a Brookdale Senior Living community, Brookdale Parkplace offers a rare urban high-rise format, a true age-in-place continuum, and resort-style amenities steps from one of Denver's signature parks.
Environment
An eighteen-story senior living high-rise near Cheesman Park in Capitol Hill, with city and Rocky Mountain views from the upper floors. Indoor amenities include a heated pool, a pub, a theater, and a fireside living room, plus a courtyard garden and an on-site clinic and bank.
Services
Independent living, assisted living, and secured Clare Bridge memory care in one building. A licensed nurse is on site with another on call around the clock, covering needs such as wound care, oxygen, special diets, and diabetes management, alongside medication management and personal care.
Resident Experience
Residents move between a cafe and bistro, a pub and sports bar, a theater, an arts studio, and a library, with a heated indoor pool and therapy whirlpool for wellness. A concierge, guest suites, and scheduled transportation make city living and family visits easy.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Makayla Dubiel for the latest figures.
Makayla Dubiel
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Brookdale Parkplace
For a family that wants to stay near downtown and Cheesman Park without giving up a full care continuum, Brookdale Parkplace is the rare urban high-rise that carries a resident from independent living through secured memory care in one address, with a licensed nurse on hand around the clock.
- Best for:
- Families wanting a downtown-adjacent high-rise with every care level, from independent living through memory care, in one building.
- Consider if:
- The community is private pay, so Medicaid is not accepted, and it is a busy urban high-rise rather than a quiet suburban campus.
- Ask on tour:
- Ask how the Clare Bridge memory care floor is secured and staffed overnight, which floors have mountain views, and what each care level costs.
- Comparison:
- Most Denver communities are low-rise suburban campuses; Brookdale Parkplace is an eighteen-story urban high-rise steps from Cheesman Park.
Video Tour
Amenities & Services
Review Highlights
Families consistently point to the building's beauty and central location, the convenience of every care level under one roof, and an engaging activity program.
What People Like
- Beautiful building and central location
- All care levels in one building
- Engaging activities and events
- Long, happy resident tenures
- Caring, welcoming staff
Things to consider
- A busy urban high-rise, not a quiet campus
- Staffing levels vary at times
Reviews from Google
There are a few good staff member but the place is extremely understaffed. It’s frustrating and dangerous for people who are there precisely to get care - to have eyes on them, make sure they get showered and live in a decent environment, keep family informed. The food is good…
We specifically chose Parkplace because of location and physical beauty of the building and setting - also that all levels of care are in one building. The quality of the staff and their ability to remain professional and interact informally with residents was a pleasant…
Park Place is an extraordinary place! My mother has lived here for 5 years and the activities, personnel at Park Place, the beautiful location has made my mom’s life so much more rewarding. The personnel are very special, putting a lot of heart into what they do. The daily…
My mother has lived at the community for 9 months and i can’t say enough good things about it. After spending her whole life on the east coast, we convinced her to move closer to us. The staff has made the transition incredibly easy. They are all extremely warm and caring and…
Our mother moved from out of state to Assisted Living at Parkplace in October 2022. We cannot express our appreciation and gratitude enough to all of the staff, as they all play a large part in making this facility amazing. The staff in assisted living were like family and our…
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Compare Brookdale Parkplace with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Denver, CO.
| Compared | Brookdale ParkplaceDenver, CO 4.1 (48) | Kavod Senior Life: Assisted LivingDenver, CO· 1.6 mi 4.5 (98) | Acoya Cherry CreekDenver, CO· 2.0 mi 4.7 (43) |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $3120/mo | $3800/mo | $4947/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care | Assisted Living | Assisted Living, Independent Living |
Total beds | 70 | 27 | 137 |
Memory care beds | 23 | — | — |
Medicaid | Not accepted | Accepted | Not accepted |
Pet friendly | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Housing type | Community | Community | Community |
| View this community | View this community |
Brookdale Parkplace
Denver, CO
- Starting price
- $3120/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- Total beds
- 70
- Memory care beds
- 23
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Kavod Senior Life: Assisted Living
Denver, CO· 1.6 mi
- Starting price
- $3800/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 27
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Acoya Cherry Creek
Denver, CO· 2.0 mi
- Starting price
- $4947/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Independent Living
- Total beds
- 137
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Location
111 Emerson St, Denver, CO 80218
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:Saint Joseph Hospital is about a mile and a half away, with Denver Health roughly two and a half miles southwest and Rose Medical Center about three miles east.
- Dining:Downtown Denver and the Cherry Creek shopping district are each two to three miles away, with Capitol Hill restaurants along Colfax and 17th Avenue close by.
- Shopping:The Cherry Creek shopping district is a few minutes southeast, and downtown's shops and markets are within a couple of miles.
The Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park area of central Denver, a short walk from Cheesman Park and minutes from downtown via Colfax and Interstate 25.
Nearby Communities
Kavod Senior Life: Assisted Living
Denver, CO
Starting at $3800/mo
Acoya Cherry Creek
Denver, CO
Starting at $4947/mo
Sunrise at Cherry Creek
Denver, CO
Starting at $5442/mo
Frequently Asked Questions
Which care levels does Brookdale Parkplace provide?
Brookdale Parkplace offers independent living, assisted living, and secured memory care in one eighteen-story building, so a resident can move between levels without changing address.
What are the monthly rates at Brookdale Parkplace?
Rates depend on the care level and apartment, with independent living starting lower and memory care highest. A senior advisor can share the current figures for the level of support a resident needs.
Does Brookdale Parkplace take Medicaid?
No, the community is private pay and does not accept Medicaid. A senior advisor can talk through how private funds and long-term-care insurance can cover the cost.
Where is Brookdale Parkplace?
At 111 Emerson Street near Cheesman Park in central Denver's Capitol Hill, a short walk from the park and minutes from downtown. Saint Joseph Hospital is about a mile and a half away.
How does memory care work here?
Memory care is a secured neighborhood run through Brookdale's Clare Bridge program, with coded-access doors, dementia-friendly menus, and familiar routines, backed by a licensed nurse on site and another on call around the clock.
What dining is offered?
A cafe and bistro, a pub and sports bar, and private and fireside dining rooms, with dementia-friendly menus on the memory care side.
What amenities does the high-rise have?
A heated indoor pool and therapy whirlpool, a fitness center, a theater, an arts studio, a library, a salon, and an on-site clinic and bank, with a courtyard garden outside.
Are pets welcome at Brookdale Parkplace?
Yes, pets are welcome. A senior advisor can review the current pet guidelines for your situation.
Who operates Brookdale Parkplace?
It is run by Brookdale Senior Living, a national senior living operator, in a landmark high-rise near Cheesman Park.
How can we tour Brookdale Parkplace?
Send your details through the form on this page and a senior advisor will follow up to arrange a tour and walk through the care levels.
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