Kavod Senior Life: Assisted Living
22 S Adams Street, Denver, CO 80209
Kavod Senior Life is a nonprofit assisted living in Denver's Washington Park area, with 27 apartments, kosher dining, and an on-site wellness center and geriatric clinic.
- Assisted Living
- Medicaid Accepted
- Nonprofit
- Pet Friendly
Why Families Choose Kavod Senior Life: Assisted Living
- Nonprofit assisted living serving Denver since 1968
- Kosher and kosher-style communal dining
- On-site CU Medicine geriatric clinic and therapy
- Weinberg Health and Wellness Center with an indoor pool
- Medicaid accepted on 13 of 27 apartments, with spend-down
- No community fee and a small, 27-apartment setting
About Kavod Senior Life: Assisted Living
Kavod Senior Life is a nonprofit assisted living community at 22 South Adams Street in the Washington Park and Country Club area of central Denver. The assisted living is a small, 27-apartment community within Kavod's larger campus, which is otherwise mostly affordable independent senior apartments, and the organization has served Denver's older adults since 1968, rooted in Jewish tradition while welcoming residents of every background.
Day-to-day care covers help with dressing, bathing, and grooming, medication management, and a minimum of five daily wellness checks, with emergency pull cords and safety bracelets. The assisted living is designed for residents who can still get around largely on their own, so it does not provide secured memory care. What sets the building apart is the depth of on-site health care: a CU Medicine geriatric clinic, on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and a roster of visiting specialty clinics for dental, podiatry, optometry, audiology, and more.
Daily life centers on kosher and kosher-style communal dining, with three meals a day plus snacks, and a calendar shaped by Jewish cultural and spiritual life alongside art, lectures, theater and museum outings, and birthday celebrations. The campus adds the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Health and Wellness Center with an indoor pool and fitness classes like Boxing for Seniors, Gentle Yoga, and Tai Chi, plus a library, a garden, and a shopping van to King Soopers, Target, and Trader Joe's.
Kavod fits families who want a mission-driven, nonprofit assisted living with kosher dining, deep on-site health care, and Medicaid-accepting options. Of the 27 assisted living apartments, 13 accept Medicaid, and most units offer a one-year spend-down to Medicaid, alongside private pay, VA pension, and long-term-care insurance; small pets are welcome, and there is no community fee. The Country Club and Washington Park location is a quiet, well-connected one near the Colorado Boulevard corridor and Cherry Creek, with Rose Medical Center about two and a half miles north and Cherry Creek North shopping about a mile away.
Washington Park sits just south for walks, and Interstate 25 is a short drive. A Jewish-sponsored nonprofit since 1968, Kavod Senior Life pairs a small, mission-driven assisted living with kosher dining, an on-site geriatric clinic and wellness center, and Medicaid-accepting options in a central Denver neighborhood.
Environment
A small, 27-apartment assisted living within Kavod's larger central Denver campus, which is otherwise mostly affordable independent senior apartments. The campus includes the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Health and Wellness Center with an indoor pool, a library, and a garden, in the Country Club and Washington Park area.
Services
Assisted living with help with dressing, bathing, and grooming, medication management, and at least five daily wellness checks. There is no secured memory care, and the building offers unusually deep on-site care: a CU Medicine geriatric clinic, on-site therapy, and visiting dental, podiatry, optometry, and audiology clinics.
Resident Experience
Residents share kosher and kosher-style communal meals and a calendar shaped by Jewish cultural and spiritual life, art, lectures, theater and museum outings, and fitness classes like Boxing for Seniors, Gentle Yoga, and Tai Chi. Families describe dedicated, caring staff, safety check-ins, and a genuinely engaged community.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Makayla Dubiel for the latest figures.
Makayla Dubiel
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Kavod Senior Life: Assisted Living
Kavod is a strong fit for a family that wants a mission-driven nonprofit assisted living with kosher dining and unusually deep on-site health care, including a geriatric clinic and an indoor pool. Medicaid is accepted on a limited number of apartments with a spend-down option, so it is worth checking availability early.
- Best for:
- Families who want a nonprofit assisted living with kosher dining, on-site health care, and Medicaid-accepting options.
- Consider if:
- There is no secured memory care here, and residents need to get around largely on their own; Medicaid is accepted on a limited number of apartments.
- Ask on tour:
- Ask about current Medicaid apartment availability and the spend-down option, what the on-site geriatric clinic covers, and the kosher dining options.
- Comparison:
- Few Denver assisted living buildings offer kosher dining and an on-site geriatric clinic; Kavod is a nonprofit that does.
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Amenities & Services
Review Highlights
Residents and families describe dedicated, caring staff, wonderful amenities and classes, daily safety check-ins, and a safe, engaged community where people feel at home.
What People Like
- Dedicated, caring staff
- Wonderful amenities and classes
- Daily safety check-ins
- Safe, secure campus
- Engaged, welcoming community
Things to consider
- No secured memory care
- Medicaid accepted on a limited number of apartments
Reviews from Google
I moved to Denver with no place in mind as to where I wanted to live. I found Kavod, and it's the best decision I ever made. Where do I begin? The staff is dedicated and couldn't be more pleasant to work with. The amenities are beyond wonderful. Classes, discussion groups…
I am so excited that my mother moved into Kavod apartment in April 2025. She loves it, and we are thrilled beyond belief. They provide excellent upkeep of the buildings, it is very safe with 24 hour security. Everyone is super nice and caring.But what I love the most are the…
As an industry professional, I visited Kavod Senior Living and it stands out as a model of excellence in senior housing. During my tour I saw first hand that Kavod demonstrates a strong commitment to resident-centered care, operational integrity, and long-term sustainability.…
Kavod is truly something special. The staff and the way they show care for the residents is amazing and I’m grateful to have found this place!
Kavod offers the opportunities to age with friends, surrounded by supportive staff and a great environment. I highly recommend Kavod Senior Living!
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Compare Kavod Senior Life: Assisted Living with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Denver, CO.
| Compared | Kavod Senior Life: Assisted LivingDenver, CO 4.5 (98) | Sunrise at Cherry CreekDenver, CO· 0.5 mi 4.4 (87) | Acoya Cherry CreekDenver, CO· 0.5 mi 4.7 (43) |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $3800/mo | $5442/mo | $4947/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living | Assisted Living, Memory Care | Assisted Living, Independent Living |
Total beds | 27 | 98 | 137 |
Medicaid | Accepted | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Pet friendly | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Housing type | Community | Community | Community |
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Kavod Senior Life: Assisted Living
Denver, CO
- Starting price
- $3800/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 27
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Sunrise at Cherry Creek
Denver, CO· 0.5 mi
- Starting price
- $5442/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Total beds
- 98
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Acoya Cherry Creek
Denver, CO· 0.5 mi
- Starting price
- $4947/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Independent Living
- Total beds
- 137
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Location
22 S Adams Street, Denver, CO 80209
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:Rose Medical Center is about two and a half miles north for hospital and emergency care, with an on-site CU Medicine geriatric clinic for routine needs.
- Dining:Kosher and kosher-style meals are served inside the community, with Cherry Creek North restaurants about a mile northeast.
- Shopping:Cherry Creek North shopping is about a mile northeast, and a campus van runs to King Soopers, Target, and Trader Joe's.
The Country Club and Washington Park area of central Denver near the Colorado Boulevard corridor, a quiet, well-connected neighborhood next to Washington Park with Interstate 25 a short drive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Kavod Senior Life offer?
This listing is Kavod's assisted living, with help with dressing, bathing, grooming, medication management, and daily wellness checks. It does not provide secured memory care. The broader campus also has affordable independent senior apartments.
How much does Kavod Senior Life assisted living cost?
Assisted living runs about $3,800 to $4,100 per month for an individual and around $7,300 for a couple, with no community fee. A senior advisor can confirm current rates and what add-on services cost.
Does Kavod Senior Life accept Medicaid?
Yes, on a limited basis: 13 of the 27 assisted living apartments accept Medicaid, and most units offer a one-year spend-down to Medicaid. A senior advisor can check current Medicaid availability.
Where is Kavod Senior Life located?
At 22 South Adams Street in the Washington Park and Country Club area of central Denver, near the Colorado Boulevard corridor. Rose Medical Center is about two and a half miles north, and Cherry Creek is about a mile away.
How many assisted living apartments does Kavod have?
The assisted living has 27 apartments, a small community within Kavod's larger campus of affordable independent senior apartments.
What dining options are available at Kavod Senior Life?
Dining is kosher and kosher-style, served communally, with three meals a day plus snacks, in-apartment delivery when a resident is ill, and special-diet accommodations.
What activities and amenities does Kavod Senior Life offer?
An on-site geriatric clinic, a wellness center with an indoor pool, a library, and a garden, with Jewish cultural programs, art and lectures, theater and museum outings, and fitness classes like Boxing for Seniors and Tai Chi.
Does Kavod Senior Life allow pets?
Yes, small pets are welcome. A senior advisor can review the current pet guidelines and any limits.
Who operates Kavod Senior Life?
Kavod Senior Life is a Denver nonprofit founded in 1968 and renamed in 2014, rooted in Jewish tradition while welcoming residents of every background.
How do I schedule a tour of Kavod Senior Life?
Reach out through the contact form on this page. Your senior advisor follows up within a business day to set a tour and check current Medicaid apartment availability and the spend-down option.
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