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Live To Assist

Live To Assist

2914 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526

Call 720-338-4070
5.0 (6 Google reviews)

In Fort Collins, Live To Assist devotes all eight beds to memory care, and the family who owns the home shows up in person for daily care and scratch-cooked meals.

  • Memory Care Only
  • Eight-Bed Household
  • Owner-Operated
  • Scratch-Cooked Meals

Why Families Choose Live To Assist

  • Memory care is the only service offered, across all eight beds
  • The owning family is present daily, not managing from afar
  • Meals are made from scratch and served family style at one table
  • Common areas open onto a garden with mountain views
  • Just eight residents share the home, keeping routines familiar
  • Caregiving staff tend to stay for years, not months

About Live To Assist

All eight beds inside Live To Assist are reserved for memory care, and that single-purpose focus is what sets this West Prospect Road home apart from an assisted living community that treats dementia support as one option among several. Set up as one household instead of a complex split into wings, the home builds its staffing, its daily rhythm, and even where the furniture sits around residents who are living with memory loss.

The family that owns Live To Assist is present in person, fielding questions directly instead of funneling them through a corporate office. Memory loss guides nearly every caregiving decision here, so staff rely on consistency, calm cues, and patient redirection to steady a resident through the day, helping with bathing, dressing, and medications once those tasks grow too hard to manage solo. Because only eight residents share the home, staff notice small changes in mood or behavior quickly and can respond before confusion turns into distress.

Meals come out of the home's own kitchen rather than a catering service, with each resident's dietary restrictions folded into that day's cooking. Days here move at whatever pace residents need, drifting from the dining table to card games, puzzles, or the garden rather than following a locked schedule. The yard opens onto mountain views that give people a reason to go outside, and the same family that owns the business shows up personally for birthdays and holiday parties.

That connection between ownership and daily presence is a large part of why the household feels steady. Live To Assist suits a family whose loved one needs full-time memory care in a small, quiet setting surrounded by residents facing similar challenges. Independent living, assisted living without a memory diagnosis, and Medicaid-funded stays fall outside what this household offers — every bed here is set aside for memory care and paid for privately.

The home sits on West Prospect Road, keeping daily errands within reach and putting the Colorado State University area a short drive across town. Poudre Valley Hospital is close by for urgent evaluation, and the surrounding streets stay quiet and residential, matching the pace of a household centered on memory care. Live To Assist operates independently, with no regional company directing decisions from elsewhere, and keeps its focus narrow by design: eight beds, one specialty, and a caregiving staff that tends to stay long enough to know each resident's habits well.

Environment

Live To Assist sets aside all eight of its beds for memory care inside one household on West Prospect Road in Fort Collins, with a garden and mountain views drawing residents outdoors close to home.

Services

Staff lean on consistency, gentle cues, and patient redirection to keep the day calm, stepping in to help with bathing, dressing, and medication once those tasks become difficult to manage alone, while every meal is cooked in the home's kitchen with dietary needs folded into that day's menu.

Resident Experience

Days move between the dining table, card games, puzzles, and the garden, paced to how each resident is feeling rather than a set routine, and the family that owns Live To Assist shows up in person for birthdays and holiday gatherings throughout the year.

Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Christie Garcia for the latest figures.

Christie Garcia

Christie Garcia

Local Senior Advisor, Colorado

Advisor Insight on
Live To Assist

This setting suits residents who need full-time memory care in a small household, surrounded by others facing similar challenges, with a caregiving staff whose tenure tends to run for years rather than months.

Best for: A household of eight, entirely devoted to memory care, with meals cooked from scratch and caregivers who stay for years.
Consider if: Independent living, assisted living without a memory diagnosis, and Medicaid-funded stays are outside what this household provides.
Ask on tour: Ask about overnight staffing levels, how the kitchen handles specific diets, and how the monthly rate is determined.
Comparison: More narrowly focused than a typical Fort Collins memory care building, since all eight beds serve one specialty rather than several care types.

Amenities & Services

Review Highlights

The household reads as close-knit and homelike, shaped by an ownership team that's hands-on and caregivers residents and families get to know well over time.

What People Like

  • Owning family present in daily life
  • Scratch-cooked, family-style meals
  • Garden and mountain views from common areas
  • Long-tenured caregiving staff

Things to consider

  • Memory care focus
  • Private-pay community
  • Intimate 8-resident setting

Reviews from Google

5.0 (6 Reviews on Google) View all on Google ↗
  • Angie Joseph 9 years ago

    Live to assist is the very best facility for caring for a loved one anywhere on the planet. The staff is always available and well trained for any type of person. We relocated my father from Arkansas and he instantly adjusted to all the friendly staff and residents. The owners…

  • Jill Ayde 5 years ago

    My Mom was treated so well and the staff was simply amazing. Michelle, (the owner) has a heart of gold and you can tell she strives to do everything right for the residences under her care. I can't say enough great things about Live to Assist!

  • Lee Ann Mitchell 7 years ago

    The staff really take a good care of my mother. Make sure that she takes her pills. Give her homemade meals. Have her play card games and puzzles too. Let her sit in the common room so she can watch tv. Or outside to enjoy the breeze and look at the gardens. They allow dogs and…

  • Curtis Carlson 10 years ago

    Since the new ownership took over in July 2015, the facility is so much better. The new owners have upgraded the entire property and made it a much safer and enjoyable place for the residents. Definitely consider this facility if you are looking for an intimate, friendly and…

  • Rebecca Colvin 6 years ago

    The owners and staff are very caring, and I see that they love what they do. The residents are happy living there. A beautiful space and place. Has a nice garden and view of the mountains.

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Location

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2914 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526

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Nearby Essentials

  • Hospital:Poudre Valley Hospital sits close enough to reach quickly if a resident needs urgent evaluation, keeping emergency care within easy range.
  • Dining:West Prospect Road has casual restaurants nearby, giving visiting family a convenient place to grab a bite.
  • Shopping:Grocery stores and a pharmacy near West Prospect Road cover routine errands without a trip across town.

A quiet, residential stretch of west Fort Collins, near Colorado State University.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of care does Live To Assist provide?

Every bed in this household is set aside for memory care, so residents get support built specifically around dementia-related needs rather than general assisted living services.

What does Live To Assist cost each month?

The monthly rate for memory care here runs close to $6,004; a senior advisor can confirm the current number and what it includes.

Does Live To Assist take Medicaid?

Medicaid isn't accepted at this address; families pay the monthly rate privately, through savings or other personal resources.

Where is Live To Assist located?

The home is located on West Prospect Road in Fort Collins, near Colorado State University and a short trip from Poudre Valley Hospital.

How many people live at Live To Assist?

Eight residents live in the household, each receiving memory care.

What is mealtime like at Live To Assist?

The kitchen prepares meals from scratch on site, working each resident's dietary needs into that day's menu.

Are pets allowed at Live To Assist?

No pet policy has been confirmed for this address; check with a senior advisor before bringing a pet along.

Who owns and runs Live To Assist?

The same independent owners have run the home directly for years, with no regional company involved in daily decisions.

Does Live To Assist offer short-term or respite stays?

Short-term stays aren't offered; every bed here is intended for residents moving in long-term.

How do I set up a visit to Live To Assist?

Sending a message through this page connects you with a senior advisor, who generally calls back within a business day to schedule a tour and talk through memory care details.