FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find many of the common questions we receive about Assisted Living in general as well as specific services we offer. 

Please take a look at the questions and if there is something you don't see please submit your question to us and we will reply to you. We love to answer any specific questions that you may have.
  • Are your Lighthouse Assisted Living homes Kaiser facilities?

    No we are not. We have 6 residential style assisted living homes that are nurse owned and managed. We provide a high level of care for those seniors who a little extra care. Please review our services and feel free to call with any questions at 720-344-7217.

  • Do you accept wheelchair bound residents if they can do weigh bearing but are unable to walk very far with a walker?

    Yes, we accept totally wheelchair bound residents who are unable to walk or use a walker. Our homes are wheelchair accessible. From the loving, caring staff of Lighthouse Assisted Living Homes in Centennial, Littleton and Englewood, CO.

  • What is Hospice?

    With a focus on palliative care (the relief of pain and suffering) when a cure is not possible, immediate needs including physical and emotional pain are met with dignity and peace through a team-oriented approach. The hospice team usually consists of a nurse, physician, social worker, home health aide, chaplain and volunteer (as requested). Together they work to meet the needs of the patient and family.

  • Are your assisted living homes licensed by the State of Colorado?

    Each home is licensed and inspected periodically by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division

  • How are assisted living residences regulated in Colorado?

    Assisted Living Residences are regulated in Colorado by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

  • What is assisted living in Colorado?

    Housing options which include assisted living facilities, residential health care facilities, boarding care homes, adult family homes and intermediate personal care homes. In Colorado, they are also referred to assisted living residences. All such arrangements provide some level of designated care but leave the individual with as much independence as possible. They are designed for those who need extra help in their day-to-day lives but who do not require the 24-hour skilled medical nursing care found in traditional nursing homes.

  • What are the benefits of a small group home environment for Assisted Living in Colorado?

    There are a number of benefits to a small group setting. It is not institutional and less intimidating than the larger facilities. Due to the higher staff to resident ratio, residents receive more one-on-one attention and supervision than in a larger environment.

  • What will happen to my loved one as she/he ages in your care?

    We recognize the necessity for flexible programs and services that are updated to meet the changing needs of all residents. Our professional staff is trained to recognize and adapt to those changing needs. Functional and cognitive needs assessments are done regularly to update each resident care plan to appropriately address and adequately meet the needs of our residents. Our residents are generally able to remain in our homes through the end of their lives; hospice provides a great deal of assistance during that time.

  • What if my loved one requires hospitalization, and then, after discharge, some rehabilitation?

    We work closely with a number of home health and rehabilitation agencies in the area. Upon a doctor’s recommendation, the agency of your choice will come to the home, assess the resident’s needs, and perform these services in home. Often, this is paid for under the resident’s Medicare benefits.

  • Are your staff certified to dispense medications in Assisted Living in Colorado?

    All staff are QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) certified and trained in proper administration of medications. The QMAP is a strictly regulated program for Assisted Living here in Colorado.

  • How do I go about choosing an assisted living facility in Littleton, Centennial or Englewood Colorado?

    You can get guidelines for choosing a facility from the State of Colorado Health Department. Here is a link to their website. (will open in a new window) Colorado Department of Health and Environment

  • Are people with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, ostomies, etc. appropriate for residential assisted living in Littleton, Centennial and Englewood Colorado?

    We can’t speak for all assisted livings but we work with diabetics and ostomies.

  • Do you have a menu for your Assisted Living Homes? Is there a good variety of foods and are the meals well-balanced?

    We have menus posted in each home. Our residents receive a well-balanced diet consisting of a variety of different foods plus snacks. Give us a call. We would be glad to fill you in on the details.

  • What happens if my loved one’s condition deteriorates to the point that end of life care is appropriate?

    We are regularly in contact with families regarding the health and condition of our residents. Our professional staff is trained to recognize and adapt to our resident’s changing needs. When the resident is deemed appropriate for end of life care, hospice can be brought in to provide the additional services that allow the resident to remain comfortable our home.

  • Who lives in assisted living residences in Colorado?

    It is estimated that one million Americans live in more than 20,000 assisted living communities. Assisted living residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled. A typical resident is a woman in her eighties, and is either widowed or single. Residents may suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or memory disorders, or may simply need help with mobility, incontinence or other challenges. Assisted living is appropriate for someone who is too frail to live at home or who wants extra support. Call us today to find out if Assisted Living is right for your loved one.

  • How do we know if our loved one would be appropriate for one of your Assisted Living homes?

    Our Registered Nurse, combined with pertinent information from the client’s primary care physician and resident medical durable power of attorney, will assess the prospective resident to determine if we are able to meet the individual’s care needs. We will work with the family, well before admission, to help answer this and any other questions. We understand the process, and will assist in the transition in any way we can Give us a call today so we can begin to help you. 

  • What if my loved one spends all of their savings on Assisted Living while they are there?

    We are licensed by the State of Colorado to accept Medicaid residents at one of our homes. If you enter as a private pay individual, and spend down until Medicaid benefits are require, we will work diligently with you through this process to avoid unnecessary moves. However, we do not guarantee Medicaid availability.

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