Open Arms is a nonprofit, Medicaid-accepting assisted living in Denver's Montbello neighborhood, a 30-bed community near the Anschutz and VA medical campuses.
- Assisted Living
- Medicaid Accepted
- Nonprofit
- Small Community
Why Families Choose Open Arms Assisted Living
- Nonprofit, affordable, Medicaid-accepting assisted living
- Small, 30-bed community where staff know residents
- In-room telehealth through a private smart TV
- Farm-to-table dining from an on-site orchard and garden
- On-site pub with happy hours and movie nights
- About two miles from the Anschutz and VA medical campuses
About Open Arms Assisted Living
Open Arms Assisted Living is a nonprofit community at 12150 Andrews Drive in the Montbello neighborhood of northeast Denver, a short distance from the Anschutz Medical Campus and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center. As a 501(c)(3), its mission centers on affordable, Medicaid-accepting assisted living, with a special focus on veterans, retired teachers, public employees, and pensioners. This is a small, 30-bed community, so residents are known well by the staff.
Day-to-day care covers help with bathing, dressing, medication, and daily routines, with short-term respite stays also available. The setting is assisted living rather than memory care, and one distinctive touch is in-room telehealth through a private smart TV in each room, which Open Arms says makes it one of the first assisted living communities to offer that. Daily life leans homey and social, built around three chef-prepared, family-style meals a day, snacks around the clock, and a farm-to-table approach that draws on the community's own fruit orchard and garden.
The grounds run across three and a half acres with walking paths, and the building adds community rooms with smart TVs and an on-site pub that hosts happy hours and movie nights. Residents also tend the garden and have their own signature program, a house-made Open Arms Salsa, alongside outings to spots like the Denver Botanic Gardens. Open Arms fits families who need affordable, Medicaid-accepting assisted living in a small, mission-driven community, especially veterans and retired public servants.
The nonprofit is built around keeping care reachable, and a senior advisor can walk through Medicaid eligibility and what the monthly cost looks like. The Montbello location is practical for medical needs, about two miles from the Anschutz Medical Campus and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA, with Interstate 70 along the south edge of the neighborhood and Pena Boulevard close for the airport. Green Valley Ranch and Montbello retail along Chambers Road and Pena Boulevard are nearby.
A mission-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Open Arms pairs affordable, Medicaid-accepting assisted living and a small, 30-bed setting with in-room telehealth, a farm-to-table kitchen, and a location next to one of the region's largest medical campuses.
Environment
A small, 30-bed nonprofit community on a three-and-a-half-acre Montbello site with walking paths, an on-site fruit orchard and garden, community rooms with smart TVs, and an on-site pub. Rooms are studios, each set up with a private smart TV for in-room telehealth.
Services
Affordable assisted living with help with bathing, dressing, medication, and daily routines, plus short-term respite stays. It is a Medicaid-accepting community, and the setting is assisted living rather than memory care, with in-room telehealth through a private smart TV in each room.
Resident Experience
Daily life is homey and social, with three chef-prepared, family-style meals a day, snacks around the clock, and farm-to-table cooking from the community's own garden. Residents gather in the pub for happy hours and movies, tend the orchard, and join outings, and families describe warm, dedicated, responsive staff.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Makayla Dubiel for the latest figures.
Makayla Dubiel
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Open Arms Assisted Living
Open Arms is a strong fit for a family that needs affordable, Medicaid-accepting assisted living in a small, mission-driven community, particularly veterans and retired public servants given the proximity to the VA and Anschutz campuses. It is assisted living rather than memory care, and a senior advisor can walk through Medicaid eligibility.
- Best for:
- Families who need affordable, Medicaid-accepting assisted living in a small, mission-driven nonprofit community.
- Consider if:
- This is assisted living rather than memory care, and at 30 beds it is a small community rather than a large, full-service one.
- Ask on tour:
- Ask about Medicaid eligibility and the monthly cost, how in-room telehealth works, and whether a resident's pet can come along.
- Comparison:
- Much of Denver assisted living is private pay; Open Arms is a small nonprofit built around affordable, Medicaid-accepting care.
Amenities & Services
Review Highlights
Families describe a warm, clean, friendly community with compassionate, responsive staff and capable management, where residents make friends and feel genuinely at home.
What People Like
- Warm, compassionate staff
- Clean, friendly, homey setting
- Responsive, capable management
- Residents make friends and feel at home
- Affordable, mission-driven nonprofit
Things to consider
- Assisted living only, no memory care
- Small, 30-bed community
Reviews from Google
Open Arms Assisted Living is truly a gem for families seeking compassionate, high quality care for their loved ones. From the moment I walked into this assisted living, I felt the warmth and dedication of the staff. The responsiveness of the ream is outstanding. Whether it's…
You would be lucky for your loved ones or yourself to live at Open Arms. It's been "The Last Homely House" for two of my relatives. The staff are kind, caring, careful, and patient. The management is experienced, capable, and unflappable. It's a cheerful, clean, friendly place…
I would love to be one of the 1st to leave a review. I first visited this community care center mid October, hoping to transition my sister there. Unfortunately she wasn't quite ready due to too many falls at her currenty assisted living facility. So we chose to delay with hopes…
Mom has lived here for over a year now and she really loves it. The residents and staff are all very friendly and extremely helpful. Mom has new friends that she gets to hang out with every day. When I visit everyone says hello. We're glad that Mom is in such a great place!
I have been here for about 1.5 years. I’m not writing a review until I move. I just wanted to say something to Orpheo Fenn I knew your sister briefly she was so nice and kind. I wanted you to know she had a friend here. I talked to her before she went into the hospital. I had no…
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Compare Open Arms Assisted Living with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Denver, CO.
| Compared | Open Arms Assisted LivingDenver, CO 3.2 (12) | Harnew's Senior Rest HavenDenver, CO· 1.9 mi 5.0 (1) | Balfour at Central ParkDenver, CO· 3.1 mi 4.3 (58) |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $3800/mo | $5500/mo | $6800/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living | Assisted Living, Memory Care | Assisted Living, Memory Care |
Total beds | 30 | 4 | 74 |
Medicaid | Accepted | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Pet friendly | No | No | Yes |
Housing type | Residential | — | Community |
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Open Arms Assisted Living
Denver, CO
- Starting price
- $3800/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 30
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Harnew's Senior Rest Haven
Denver, CO· 1.9 mi
- Starting price
- $5500/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Total beds
- 4
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
Balfour at Central Park
Denver, CO· 3.1 mi
- Starting price
- $6800/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Total beds
- 74
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Location
12150 Andrews Dr, Denver, CO 80239
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:The Anschutz Medical Campus and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center are about two miles away, an easy reach for hospital care, veterans' services, and specialists.
- Dining:Three family-style meals are served inside the community, with restaurants along Chambers Road and Pena Boulevard a short drive away.
- Shopping:Green Valley Ranch and Montbello retail along Chambers Road and Pena Boulevard are nearby for everyday shopping.
The Montbello neighborhood of northeast Denver, with Interstate 70 along its south edge and Pena Boulevard close for the airport and the Anschutz medical campus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Open Arms offer?
Open Arms offers assisted living, with help with bathing, dressing, medication, and daily routines, plus short-term respite stays. It is assisted living rather than memory care.
How much does Open Arms cost?
As a nonprofit built around affordability, Open Arms accepts Medicaid for eligible residents, and private-pay rates vary by care needs. A senior advisor can confirm current costs and walk through Medicaid eligibility.
Does Open Arms accept Medicaid?
Yes, Medicaid-accepting care is a defining feature of Open Arms, a nonprofit focused on affordable assisted living. A senior advisor can walk through Medicaid eligibility and the application.
Where is Open Arms located?
At 12150 Andrews Drive in the Montbello neighborhood of northeast Denver, about two miles from the Anschutz Medical Campus and the Rocky Mountain Regional VA, with Interstate 70 nearby.
How big is Open Arms?
Open Arms is a small, 30-bed community on a three-and-a-half-acre site, so residents are known well by the staff.
What dining options are available at Open Arms?
Open Arms serves three chef-prepared, family-style meals a day with snacks around the clock, using a farm-to-table approach that draws on the community's own fruit orchard and garden.
What activities and amenities does Open Arms offer?
An on-site pub with happy hours and movie nights, a fruit orchard and garden residents tend, community rooms with smart TVs, walking paths, and outings to spots like the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Does Open Arms allow pets?
Pet policies vary, so it is best to confirm directly. A senior advisor can check whether a resident's pet can come along and review any guidelines.
Who operates Open Arms?
Open Arms is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with a mission focused on affordable care for veterans, retired teachers, public employees, and pensioners.
How do I schedule a tour of Open Arms?
Send your details through the contact form on this page. Your senior advisor follows up within a business day to set a tour and walk through Medicaid eligibility and what the monthly cost looks like.
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