Where To Begin
Where to Begin Your Assisted Living Community Search
If you’ve been considering an assisted living community for yourself or a loved one, we’re here to help you get started. Making sure you or your loved one is living their best life, receiving the care and support they deserve in a safe and supportive environment is an important part of aging well. It can be challenging to notice that you or your loved one aren’t as spry as you once were or that you need more assistance.
Sometimes it’s subtle changes such as the things they could do before are now challenging, like climbing stairs or keeping up with the grandkids. Other times the signs are more drastic with a fall or illness that sets you back or you don’t recover completely.
We’ve gathered information to guide you through the process, providing valuable insights and a glimpse of what to expect on this journey.
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Click on any of these sections to learn more about beginning your search for the right assisted living community.
Antidotes for Loneliness and Isolation
Aging can be a challenging time of life that can leave older adults feeling isolated and lonely. Assisted living communities offer an opportunity to meet and engage with new people.
Qualifying for Assisted Living
You may think support is out of reach, however, there are options available to help make assisted living more affordable and accessible. Keep reading to reveal answers to common questions.
Life Shines Brighter Digital Brochure
At Dayspring Villa, you will experience all the comforts of home in the beautiful Highlands/Sloan's Lake neighborhood. You will enjoy a warm atmosphere that nurtures body, mind, and sprit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Finding the right assisted living community can take research and planning. It’s natural to have questions, explore our most commonly asked questions and answers.
Finding an Assisted Living Community
Follow these considerations that will help to guide you through the process of finding the best fit throughout the selection process.
Antidotes for Loneliness and Isolation
Aging can be a challenging time of life that can leave older adults feeling isolated and lonely. Family members and friends do as much as possible, but they have lives and obligations such as kids, jobs and their own mental and physical wellbeing to consider. Assisted living can provide you or your loved one a community of other folks with similar activity levels and abilities. Read our blog on Three Tips for Making Friends in Assisted Living
At Dayspring Villa, our warm and inviting community is designed for older adults to connect with new people and engage in activities that make them feel at home.
Our unique Rhythms Life Enrichment program integrates the five pillars of wellness to further support you or your loved one to thrive in their new environment. You might see neighbors getting to know each other and bonding over a nice cup of coffee or delicious meal or taking advantage of nature right outside their door at Sloan’s Lake Park or dining and shopping in the nearby Highlands neighborhood. Community Transportation includes trips to museums, zoos, and local events.
One of the most important benefits of assisted living is the peace of mind knowing that you or your loved one is in a safe place where they can thrive. While we may not want to think of ourselves or our loved ones as needing help, there may come a time when it is necessary. Safety is a priority at Dayspring Villa. Every resident is given an emergency pendant and there are pull cords in every apartment. You can enjoy the reassurance that comes with our caring, compassionate, and consistent care while maintaining as much independence and enjoyment as possible.
Qualifying for Assisted Living
Choosing senior assisted living can be a big step with many options to consider, including how to afford a new level of support and comfort, making sure a new home is the right fit and knowing what amount of support you need. Dayspring Villa is an affordable option, accepting Medicaid, Veterans Benefits, and private pay/insurance. Our team will help you know where to begin, openly discuss costs, and work with you to understand your needs and whether our community is a good fit for you or your loved one.
To further guide you, we provide assessments upon move in, monthly and when you request to be sure you are receiving the care you need and only paying for the support you need. Read more on how to pay for assisted living.
Making sure the community feels like a good fit for you or your loved one is a top priority when considering assisted living. That’s why we welcome you to visit our community, speak with our staff and residents, and get a feel for life at Dayspring Villa. You can tour the community and talk to us to determine if assisted living and Dayspring Villa are the right choices for you.
Starting the journey into senior assisted living can be daunting, but we’re here to help. With over 25 years of experience and various tools and assessments, our team at Dayspring Villa is ready to guide you. Contact our team at Dayspring Villa to help you get started.
Life Shines Brighter Digital Brochure
Dayspring Villa offers a customized blend of independence and essential services. Providing peace of mind with a focus on purpose and empowerment, our culture respects each resident’s individuality and provides a standard of care that reassures loved ones.
- Enjoy a clean and safe environment with ample opportunities to shine.
- Need a little help to be your best, our compassionate, well-trained team members offer levels of care to meet those needs.
- Dayspring’s leadership has longevity, stability and holds a standard of high-quality care.
- All apartments are private and feature full-sized refrigerators, modern bathrooms, and individual climate control. Safety and call systems are provided for your security.
- Cheerful common areas, floor lounges and a dining room filled with natural light, providing residents with a friendly and interacting environment.
- Meals are chef-planned and delicious, featuring seasonal foods, superfoods and more.
- Team members are attentive to residents health needs with licensed supervision of medication and physician’s orders.
- Our focus in on enriching lives and whole-person wellness prioritizing a wide array of opportunities to engage each and every day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Dayspring Villa, we understand the research and planning that goes into finding the right assisted living community. You are sure to have questions along the way, and we’re here to help you through the process. Below are examples of some most commonly asked questions and answers to help you gather information.
If you’re unable to find your answer below, reach out to our staff, we would love to talk all things Dayspring Villa with you in detail.
What is the Rhythms Life Enrichment programming?
At Dayspring Villa, our assisted living community offers person-centered care to encourage you to live an independent and vibrant lifestyle. Our Rhythms Life Enrichment program is based on five pillars of wellness: social, intellectual, physical, purposeful, and spiritual.
How do you help residents who need reminders to take their medications?
At Dayspring Villa, we have trained staff members that will help you with medication supervision and assist you with remembering to take your medication daily. If you would like to use this service, just let one of our team members know.
What payment sources do you accept?
We can help connect you with valuable resources like VA benefits, long-term care insurance, and even Medicaid. We prioritize existing residents who spend down their resources for Medicaid availability and offer a waitlist for those already qualified and receiving assistance. Contact us to learn more about financial options.
Finding an Assisted Living Community
Finding and choosing the right assisted living community requires careful research, evaluation, and consideration of individual needs and preferences. Choosing the right assisted living community takes time, so starting the process early is essential and allows ample time for research, visits, and decision-making. This article shares a few important considerations to make before, during, and after the search for the perfect fit throughout the selection process.
- Start with a needs assessment
- Conduct thorough research
- Take tours
- Ask questions
- Take home the details to review
- Check on the legal & safety measures
- Talk it out with trusted family members
The bottom line, by following this process, it can help you navigate the journey with confidence. Ensuring that you or your loved one are met in a supportive and caring environment.
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The Dayspring Villa team is here to help answer your questions, provide support, and offer information and resources to aid in your search.
Please contact us using the below form to learn more about assisted living in Denver.