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Senior living in Highlands Ranch, CO

10 senior living communities, including assisted living, memory care, independent living and care homes.

Senior living communities
10
in Highlands Ranch
Licensed capacity
484
across all 10
Adults 65+
14,988
Census estimate for Highlands Ranch
Licensed spaces per 1,000 adults 65+
32.3
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Within 25 miles
565
of the center of Highlands Ranch
Senior LivingAssisted Living 9Memory Care 1Independent Living 2Home Care 7Nursing Homes 2
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Assisted Living

Rmcc

Licensed· Colorado CDPHE, license 233HH2
2262 Terraridge Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Capacity8
(720) 412-5730
1.4 mi from city center
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Nearby

Senior living communities near Highlands Ranch

Counting neighboring towns, there are 565 senior living communities within 25 miles of the center of Highlands Ranch, 555 more than in Highlands Ranch itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Highlands Ranch

See all 565 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Senior living in Highlands Ranch at a glance

Highlands Ranch has 10 senior living communities in our directory, drawn from public records. ZIP code 80126 has the most, 8 of the 10, and 3 ZIP codes have at least one. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (6 of 10 that report it).

By ZIP code

  • 801268
  • 801301
  • 801291
Senior living communities in Highlands Ranch by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer6
  • 17 to 60 residents2
  • More than 60 residents2
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.

Licensing and oversight

How senior living is regulated in Colorado

In Colorado, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the senior living listings on this page.1

Report a problem
Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment about a licensed community, or the Colorado long-term care ombudsman at (303) 862-35242.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for senior living in Colorado

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Colorado Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Colorado Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims.7
Medicare counseling
Colorado’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-888-696-7213.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Highlands Ranch

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Douglas County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Douglas County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (303) 862-3524

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-888-696-7213

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs7

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Colorado Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Colorado.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about senior living in Highlands Ranch

How many senior living communities are in Highlands Ranch, CO?

WeFoundCare lists 10 senior living communities in Highlands Ranch, CO, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Highlands Ranch there are 565.

How many residents can senior living communities in Highlands Ranch serve?

10 of the 10 senior living communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 484 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 14,988 adults age 65 and older live in Highlands Ranch.

Which Highlands Ranch ZIP codes have the most senior living communities?

80126 (8), 80130 (1), 80129 (1). In all, 3 ZIP codes in Highlands Ranch have at least one.

Who licenses senior living in Colorado?

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment licenses senior living in Colorado. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Highlands Ranch?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Douglas County, call (303) 862-3524.

Are there senior living communities near Highlands Ranch?

Nearby cities with listings include Centnnial (1, 3.1 mi), Littleton (51, 4.3 mi), Lone Tree (3, 5.4 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing senior living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Highlands Ranch

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Highlands Ranch (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 10 of 10 senior living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Highlands Ranch (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. services3.arcgis.com/66aUo8zsujfVXRIT/arcgis/rest/services/CDPHE_Health_Facilities/FeatureServer/0 Accessed .
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.