Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
1111 Newstar Way, Golden, CO 80403
Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care occupies Newstar Way in Golden, Colorado, housing 111 residents in one Jefferson County building where assisted living and memory care operate side by side under a shared caregiving staff.
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Private Pay
Why Families Choose Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
- 111 beds combining assisted living and memory care under one Golden roof
- Memory care folded into daily routines rather than kept in a locked wing
- Minutes from Golden's historic downtown and the surrounding foothills
- Lutheran Medical Center sits nearby for medical needs
- Several residents have stayed close to three years
About Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care runs its full 111-bed program from a single building on Newstar Way in Golden, Colorado, keeping assisted living and memory care under one staffing structure rather than splitting them across separate wings. This is a compact property, not a broad multi-building complex, and it sits near the foothills that frame this part of Jefferson County. How long caregivers stay on staff shapes daily life here, since several team members have provided care at Golden Lodge for multiple years, giving bathing, dressing, mobility support, and medication reminders a personal touch built on long familiarity with individual habits and preferences.
Memory care residents draw on that same continuity, since their support is woven into the general caregiving model instead of being walled off behind a separate secured door, and familiar faces remain part of their day even as dementia symptoms advance. A typical week mixes group programming, shared meals, and quieter one-on-one moments, with staff adjusting the pace so residents can keep up as their support needs evolve.
Meals are served together in a communal dining room, though residents who prefer privacy can arrange to eat in their own space, and outings follow an unhurried schedule. Golden Lodge fits families wanting to keep a relative in one building as care needs shift from assisted living into memory support, avoiding a second move down the road. Assisted living begins near $5,800 each month, while the memory care tier moves up to about $6,800, and residents cover both out of pocket since Golden Lodge sits outside Colorado's Medicaid waiver system.
Golden Lodge's policies leave no room for animal companions in the building, so residents cannot keep a cat or dog with them there. Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge sits within easy reach for everyday medical visits as well as urgent situations. Golden's walkable historic downtown and surrounding trailheads give residents plenty to explore beyond the building itself, extending daily life into the wider town.
Leadership at Golden Lodge has shifted more than once in recent years, and the community describes those changes as an effort to keep caregiving relationships steady for people who have called the building home a long time, some for close to three years now. For families weighing one address that can flex from assisted living into deeper memory support, paid for entirely out of pocket, that steadiness is the guiding idea behind how Golden Lodge operates.
Environment
Golden Lodge fills a single Jefferson County building on Newstar Way, pairing assisted living and memory care within one shared structure rather than separate buildings. Communal meal spaces and gathering areas give the property a connected, household feel.
Services
Caregivers who know each resident's daily patterns handle dressing, bathing, mobility support, and medication reminders for those in assisted living. Memory care support flows through that same staffing setup rather than functioning as a separate program. This arrangement helps residents stay oriented from one shift to the next and across the week.
Resident Experience
Days move through group programming, shared meals, and slower stretches of individual attention, with staff pacing outings and activities so residents know what to expect next. Caregiving relationships have lasted long enough that some residents have called Golden Lodge home for close to three years.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Christie Garcia for the latest figures.
Christie Garcia
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
Golden Lodge suits families wanting a single building that can carry a relative from assisted living into more hands-on memory support without a move. It is a narrower fit for households needing Medicaid coverage or hoping a resident's pet can live with them.
Amenities & Services
Review Highlights
Families often point to caregivers whose long tenure gives them real familiarity with each resident, a pattern that stands out especially in memory care, and several note that residents have stayed.
What People Like
- 111-resident community pairing assisted living and memory care under one roof
- Caregivers with multi-year tenure familiar with each resident's routines
- Memory care integrated into daily life rather than a locked wing
- Near Lutheran Medical Center and Golden's walkable historic downtown
Things to consider
- Private-pay community
- Mid-sized 111-resident community
Reviews from Google
The Memory care staff at Golden Lodge was so caring and patient either my mom. They helped her feel at home and comfortable when she moved in. I highly recommend Golden Lodge as a caring, supportive place. We were able to reach staff and ask questions. We were able to visit at…
My experience was not a good one, my FIL was at this place for 6 months and nothing was what it seemed. This was a lot of constant follow up and frustration. This place will give you a lot of promises when you are touring but they DO NOT follow through. Understaffed. Cannot give…
The Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care provides exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism. As someone who works closely with seniors and their families, I’ve seen firsthand how dedicated the team is to creating a safe, warm, and truly supportive environment. The…
Sent a birthday gift basket to a resident it was delivered and signed for by an office person confirmed. It went missing .This is theft.The staff could careless less and I was told someone would call me about it and noone has called or cared that Our resident didnt get their…
My Dad has been at Golden Lodge for nearly 3 years and is very comfortable there. The facility is very clean, the staff are very caring, and the residents are friendly. There have been some changes recently that have improved things dramatically. Sarah (ED), Heather, Malia, and…
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Compare Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Golden, CO.
| Compared | Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory CareGolden, CO 3.8 (54) | Clear Creek CommonsGolden, CO· 1.4 mi 4.4 (22) | Orchard Park Nursing And RehabGolden, CO· 1.5 mi No Google rating yet |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $5800/mo | $3500/mo | $5500/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living, Memory Care | Independent Living | Assisted Living |
Total beds | 111 | 45 | 10 |
Medicaid | Not accepted | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Pet friendly | No | Yes | No |
Housing type | Community | Community | Residential |
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Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
Golden, CO
- Starting price
- $5800/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Total beds
- 111
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Community
Clear Creek Commons
Golden, CO· 1.4 mi
- Starting price
- $3500/mo
- Care types
- Independent Living
- Total beds
- 45
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Orchard Park Nursing And Rehab
Golden, CO· 1.5 mi
- Starting price
- $5500/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 10
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Location
1111 Newstar Way, Golden, CO 80403
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge is nearby, covering both routine visits and urgent needs.
- Dining:Golden's historic downtown places restaurants and cafes nearby.
- Shopping:Everyday errands are easy to run in Golden, with broader retail options nearby in Lakewood and Wheat Ridge.
Golden Lodge sits near the edge of town, close to the foothills and Golden's walkable historic core, within Jefferson County.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What levels of care does Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care provide?
Golden Lodge houses assisted living and memory care together in one Golden building. Assisted living residents receive support with mobility, dressing, bathing, and medication management, and memory care flows through everyday routines for residents living with dementia instead of existing as its own separate wing.
How much does it cost to live at Golden Lodge?
Assisted living begins around $5,800 monthly, and the memory care tier moves up to about $6,800, with the exact total tied to apartment size and how much hands-on help a resident needs each day. Contacting the community directly is the best way to pin down current numbers.
Does Golden Lodge accept Medicaid?
Golden Lodge is a private-pay community and is not enrolled in any of Colorado's Medicaid waiver programs. Families who need Medicaid coverage for assisted living or memory care may want to explore communities that do participate in those state programs.
Where is Golden Lodge located, and what hospitals are nearby?
Golden Lodge sits on Newstar Way in Golden, Colorado, within Jefferson County. Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge is close by, serving both planned visits and emergency care needs.
How large is Golden Lodge, and what do the rooms look like?
Golden Lodge holds 111 beds across one shared building for assisted living and memory care residents. Contacting the community is the way to learn about current floor plans and apartment availability.
What is dining like at Golden Lodge?
Meals come together in a shared dining room, and residents who would rather eat privately can arrange to have food brought to their own space. Dining service continues to evolve alongside the community's other daily operations.
What activities are available for residents?
Golden Lodge runs a weekly lineup of group activities and outings alongside one-on-one attention, including extra individual support for residents in memory care. Programming is paced to give residents a predictable rhythm through the week.
Are pets allowed at Golden Lodge?
Golden Lodge's policy leaves no room for animal companions on-site, so a resident hoping to share space with a cat or a dog would need to plan around that. Families searching specifically for pet-friendly options may want to compare other communities in Jefferson County.
Who operates Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Golden Lodge runs as a combined assisted living and memory care community in Golden, Colorado. Leadership changes over the past couple of years have focused on strengthening staffing consistency and communication for everyone who lives and works there.
How do I schedule a tour of Golden Lodge?
Touring Golden Lodge is the best way to see firsthand how memory care staffing folds into the assisted living side and how caregiver continuity has held up through recent leadership changes. Submit your contact information using the short inquiry form on this page, and someone from Local Senior Advisor will follow up soon after to help set a visit time.
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