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Retirement Homes Lakewood’s Finest Community Offers Comfort, Wellness & Security

The MorningStar at Applewood Assisted Living & Memory Care community is one of the most trusted retirement homes Lakewood seniors and their families can rely on. With 107 assisted living apartments, residents have a choice of spacious studios to deluxe two-bedroom units. Well-manicured courtyards and peaceful walking paths enable residents to enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather. All-day, restaurant-style dining and complementary wellness programs and activities allow you decide what your day looks like.
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Lakewood, Colorado offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with parks, shopping, dining and entertainment. Downtown Denver is ten minutes away with its many attractions including the historic Denver Union Station and the Downtown Aquarium. Centura St. Anthony Hospital is minutes from our community as our other medical facilities.

Retirement Homes Lakewood: An Carefree Lifestyle to Grow, Learn and Enjoy Life on Your Terms

At MorningStar at Applewood, we make it easy to connect with old and new friends as well as to take advantage of entertaining daily activities designed to keep you learning and engaged. Complementary, scheduled transportation expands your experiences with trips to Colorado’s scenic highways and places of interest or to get you to doctors’ appointment.

Your personalized services include help with the ADLs (activities of daily living), 24/7 care managers, licensed nurses, medication managers and other third-party providers. Distinct from our assisted living, we provide holistic memory care for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.

MorningStar at Applewood has retirement communities across the Western U.S. Be sure to visit our nearby communities MorningStar of Arvada and MorningStar at RidgeGate. At MorningStar, we believe the human capacity to grow and to learn is ageless. Please contact us to set up a tour to one of the most exceptional retirement homes in Lakewood.

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    Grandmother Polly helped to raise me; in return I became her teenage caregiver when she developed early onset Alzheimer’s. She helped me more than she could have known after the sudden death of my mother. Polly was loving, funny, soulful and caring. I am who I am because of her. It was Grandma who implored me to go into healthcare, saying I had healing hands. I have taken her direction to heart, and treat every resident with the dignity I would expect for my own grandmother. MorningStar understands the importance of rising to the occasion of serving residents who trust in us with their lives.
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    I first fell in love with seniors through wonderful grandparents whose amazing life stories are now part of my history. The seniors I serve today are the most amazing people on the planet. They teach me patience and joy. I’m always prepared to hear their priceless advice. I was attracted to MorningStar because of its core values, and am proud to serve with a company that honors God, values all seniors and invests generously in its team.
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    Tracy Norris
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    I was fortunate to grow up in the company of all four grandparents who lived near our family home, two in a small town, two on a farm. They had a wealth of knowledge to share on perseverance and courage in the face of adversity. Their best advice was that laughter really is the best medicine. Seeing them active in their communities modeled the importance of caring for our neighbors. Truly, we are all better together. It is my privilege to help older adults continue to contribute their wisdom and talents to the world.
MorningStar at Applewood, 2800 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
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  • Enjoy an evening in our Theatre, complete with popcorn.
  • Join our Happy Hour in the Fireside Living Room.
  • Catch a game and clink glasses in the Sports Bar.
  • Get competitive in the Club Room.
  • Sweat it out in the Fitness Center.
  • Never eat alone again. All-day, Restaurant-style Dining. Fair weather? Head to the Dining Deck.
  • Sweet treats served in the Ice Cream Parlor.
  • Reflect and rejoice in our quiet Chapel.
  • Primp and preen in our full-service Salon (hairstyling, manicures, pedicures)
  • Get a refreshing workout in the Swimming Pool
  • Soak in the hot tub
  • Explore your creativity in the Art Studio.
  • Schedule a massage in the Massage Room.
  • Jump into one of our Wellness Programs and Activities.
  • Regain your strength in the Therapy Room.
  • Rejuvenate with a Spa Bath.
  • Meet your physician in our on-site Health Center
  • 24-hour Trained Care Staff
  • Full-time Licensed Nurse
  • Three Secure Gardens/Courtyards for Memory Care
  • Scheduled Transportation


  • Fully handicap-accessible bathrooms
  • Emergency call system for assistance
  • Dedicated heating and air conditioning for your suite
  • Basic Cable TV, Internet and other utilities
  • Weekly housekeeping
  • Weekly laundry service
  • Self-service laundry facilities
  • Daily spot cleaning and trash removal

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BRIDGE LOANS

It’s not uncommon for families to be short on funds when transitioning a loved one into a senior community. The ElderLife Bridge Loan allows you to pay for rent and care in the short term while waiting for other funds to come in. Common financial shortfalls include the time that it takes to list and sell a home, or the waiting period before receiving VA Benefits.

The Bridge Loan is designed like a line of credit, bridging the financial shortfall for up to 12 months. The loan is unsecured (no collateral needed) and approved quickly with no penalty for early payoff and affordable interest payments as low as $8 per $1000 borrowed.

To learn more about the ElderLife Bridge Loan, call 877.664.1710 or Click Here.

REVERSE MORTGAGE

When one partner needs assisted living, and the other partner chooses to remain living in a private home, a reverse mortgage may be a good solution to help pay for increased expenses. Without affecting Medicare or Social Security benefits, reverse mortgages allow a homeowner to stay in the home and withdraw from the equity that the couple has built. Mortgage holders get tax-free cash flow as a loan against that equity, a loan that doesn’t need to be repaid until the house is sold or the owner moves out or dies.

Be sure to vet lenders and their terms thoroughly before making any decision. If you would like to be connected to a trusted, licensed reverse mortgage partner, call 877.664.1710.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Long-term care insurance helps pay for senior care and protect personal assets by covering expenses up to the amounts set forth in the policy. LTC insurance pays for a variety of services in senior communities, and can offer care options that may not be covered through the federal subsidies of Medicare and Medicaid (see below section).

LTC policies can be complex and it may be difficult to understand and activate your policy. If you have questions about your Long-term Care policy, call 877.664.1710 to be connected with an expert for a free policy review.

SELLING THE HOME

The equity built up in a private home is typically a retiree’s largest asset, making the proceeds from selling extremely helpful when transitioning to a senior community. However, selling a home in a timely manner can be challenging and time-consuming. This is especially true when adult children are not living near to assist.

Many families find it helpful to work with a Real Estate Professional experienced with all aspects of selling a senior’s home. From packing and cleaning to listing and selling, ElderLife’s agents are ready to assist with the entire process to simplify a senior transition. To be connected with a local agent, call 877.664.1710.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Approach Social Security (SS) benefits tactically. Historically, it was wise to take SS benefits early and invest them. Today, that’s not necessarily so. Maximized benefits may best be found through delayed retirement credits. Depending on your birth year, benefits increase by 3-8% annually. If you wait until age 70 to collect, that monthly check could increase by 25% or more. And a surviving spouse receives the entirety of that benefit upon the worker’s death, making delayed retirement credits even more valuable. Study the new rules to choose your best course.
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MEDICARE

Think of Medicare as health insurance for those 65 years and older, regardless of income. While Medicare never pays for assisted living, it is designed to help fund certain postacute expenses in the first 100 days, namely hospitalization and rehab, as long as the person’s health is improving.
Once you’ve plateaued, Medicare stops paying.

Benefits may be available for home health care, but only if certain conditions are met. Medicare Part A covers hospice (palliative care) for the actively dying, regardless of income, including in a senior living community. Click here for original source info.

In contrast, Medicaid is a federal government program that subsidizes the medical expenses (including certain health services and nursing home care) for low income people of all ages. MorningStar does not accept Medicaid. Click here for more information.

LEVERAGE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

Whole life and universal life policies build a reserve of cash through interest-earning excess premiums (known as the policy’s “cash value”). In some situations, life insurance can be a source of ready funds through cash surrender, death benefit loans, accelerating death benefits, life (or viatical) settlements, or even selling the policy on the open market for immediate cash.

Before acting on any of these methods, consult a financial advisor, as there may be tax consequences. Life Care Funding can also help you determine whether a policy can be converted. Click Here

TAX BENEFITS

The IRS allows certain deductions on a federal tax return for the cost of housing and meals of those receiving long-term care in a senior community due to chronic illness or the inability to live alone.

Assisted living residents may qualify for these deductions if a physician certifies that they have been unable to perform at least two activities of daily living (such as eating, bathing or dressing) without assistance for at least 90 days. The same deductions can apply to those who require substantial supervision due to memory impairment.

An adult child paying for a parent’s care may also qualify for the tax deductions, if the child can claim the parent as a dependent. Consult a tax advisor for further information or visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Click Here.

COMPANION LIVING

MorningStar offers Companion Living in all of our communities, where two unrelated people of the same sex share a suite, whether in independent living, assisted living or memory care.

Not only does this living arrangement enhance life by its camaraderie, it also extends savings.

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