Littleton, Colorado

Situated less than 10 miles from downtown Denver, Lakewood puts residents close to city amenities while tucked into a peaceful, thriving neighborhood. Families appreciate that it's easy to visit — no long drives, no traffic-choked corridors. St. Anthony Hospital, one of Colorado's leading Level I trauma centers, is right in Lakewood, which is a significant comfort for families weighing care needs.

Senior Living in Littleton, Colorado

Littleton is one of the most sought-after communities in the Denver Metro for families exploring senior living — and for good reason. It combines a well-established, walkable downtown, an impressive range of outdoor spaces, strong healthcare access, and a genuine small-town warmth that's increasingly rare in a growing metro area.

The Basics

Littleton has a population of approximately 45,000, with 18.7% of residents age 65 or older — a notably high concentration of seniors relative to the city's overall size. The median household income is $98,839, reflecting an affluent, established community where families often have the resources to plan thoughtfully for senior care. More than half of Littleton adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — meaning families researching senior living options here tend to be informed, engaged, and thorough in their decision-making.

Location & Accessibility

Littleton sits at a natural crossroads of the southern Denver Metro, with easy access to C-470, Santa Fe Drive, and US-285. It's close enough to Denver for families to visit regularly, yet far enough removed to feel genuinely residential and unhurried. The only hospital within the city is AdventHealth Littleton, a full-service acute care hospital that provides peace of mind for families weighing medical access as part of their decision. Swedish Medical Center in Englewood and Littleton Adventist Hospital are also nearby, giving residents strong healthcare coverage within a short drive.

Outdoor Life

Littleton may be the best community in the metro for seniors who want to stay connected to Colorado's outdoor lifestyle. The city offers scenic trails at South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center, a beloved bike path along the High Line Canal Trail, and destinations like Chatfield State Park and Deer Creek Canyon Park — all accessible and well-maintained. For seniors who have lived active Colorado lives, Littleton makes it possible to continue that chapter in a supported setting.

Historic Downtown

One of Littleton's most distinctive assets is its charming, walkable historic downtown — a genuine Main Street with local restaurants, boutiques, the Littleton Museum, and Hudson Gardens. Families often tell us that being near a real downtown, rather than just a strip mall corridor, makes a meaningful difference to their loved one's sense of connection and identity. It also makes visits more enjoyable for everyone.

A Range of Senior Living Options

Littleton has a well-developed senior living market with options spanning every care level and price point. StoneCreek of Littleton is a recently renovated community offering assisted living and memory care set in quiet, scenic surroundings with easy access to Denver. Balfour Littleton brings a distinctive ranch-inspired design philosophy to assisted living and memory care, situated near open spaces, bridle trails, and the foothills of the Front Range. For memory care specifically,

What Families Tell Us

Littleton tends to draw two kinds of families: those whose loved ones have lived in the area for years and want to stay close to the community they know, and adult children who live nearby in the southern suburbs — Highlands Ranch, Centennial, Parker — and want a quality community within easy driving distance. The combination of outdoor lifestyle, historic character, strong healthcare, and a genuinely welcoming feel makes Littleton one of the most satisfying placements we make.

Senior Living Options in and around Littleton

This list is provided as an overview. All options may not be included here. For a personalized list of recommended options for your situation, schedule a consultation.

  • Brookdale Meridian Westland

    • 10655 W 17th Ave, Lakewood

    Ciel of Lakewood

    • 1805 South Balsam Street, Lakewood

    RiverPointe

    • 5225 South Prince Street, Littleton

    Vita Littleton

    • 2100 West Littleton Boulevard, Littleton

    Concordia on the Lake Cottages & Apartments

    • 6155 South Ammons Way, Littleton

    Sky Pointe Retirement Resort Community

    • 5842 South Taft Street, Littleton

    Clear Creek Commons

    • 1027 Washington Avenue, Golden

    Mountain Vista Independent Living Cottages

    • 4700 Tabor Street, Wheat Ridge

    Solana Lakewood

    • 11001 West 15th Place, Lakewood

    Carmel Oaks

    • 1811 South Harlan Circle, Lakewood

    Courtyard at Lakewood SkyActive Living

    • 7100 West 13th Avenue, Lakewood

    The Summit - An Eaton Community

    • 23 South Eaton Street, Lakewood

    Lakewood Estates SkyActive Living

    • 8585 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood

    The Belleview - Dial Senior Living

    • 3555 South Clarkson Street, Englewood

    Village at Belmar

    • 7825 West Alameda Avenue, Lakewood

    Vi at Highlands Ranch

    • 9085 Ranch River Circle, Highlands Ranch

    Sunrise at Pinehurst

    • 5195 West Quincy Avenue, Denver

    Rocky Mountain Assisted Living

    • Multiple South Denver Locations

    Wind Crest

    • 3235 Mill Vista Rd, Highlands Ranch

  • Balfour Littleton

    • 8160 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton

    StoneCreek of Littleton

    • 7800 S Windermere St, Littleton

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton

    • 5344 S Kipling Pkwy, Littleton

    Sunrise at Orchard

    • 5975 S Holly St, Littleton, CO 80121

    The Manor on Marston Lake

    • 4800 S Wadsworth Blvd

    Life Care Center of Littleton

    • 1500 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120

    Highline Place Memory Care

    • 6767 S Broadway, Littleton, CO 80122

    Assisted Living on Broadway

    • 7120 S Broadway, Littleton

    Caley Ridge

    • 9350 East Caley Avenue, Englewood

    Golden Ages at Clairton

    • 2951 Clairton Drive, Highlands Ranch

    The Inn at Greenwood Village

    • 5565 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village

    ThriveCare Assisted Living

    • 8385 S Yarrow St, Littleton

    • More Littleton locations

    Assured Senior Living

    • 3197 East Hinsdale Avenue, Centennial

    • 5841 South Kingston Way, Englewood

    • 6770 South Kit Carson Circle East, Centennial

    • 2337 South Forest Drive, Denver

    • 3235 South High Street, Englewood

    Gardens Care - Pinehurst

    • 7052 W Stanford Ave, Lakewood

    • More locations: Castle Rock

    Lighthouse Assisted Living

    • 7 Locations, Littleton/Centennial/Englewood

    Rocky Mountain Assisted Living

    • Multiple locations

    Greenwood Hills Assisted Living

    • 890 East Orchard Road, Greenwood Village

    AlmondTree Senior Care

    • 5310 West Geddes Avenue, Littleton

    Chateau des Mons Assisted Living

    • 3426 South Marion Street, Englewood

    Colorado Assisted Living Homes - Kendall

    • 7456 South Kendall Boulevard, Littleton

    • More Littleton locations

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Applewood

    • 2800 Youngfield Street, Lakewood

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge

    • 10100 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge

    Lakewood Reserve - A Stellar Living Community

    • 555 South Pierce Street, Lakewood

    Mountain Vista

    • 4700 Tabor Street, Wheat Ridge

    The Ridge Pinehurst

    • 7205 W Quincy Avenue, Lakewood

    The Village of Bear Creek

    • 3151 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood

    Rocky Mountain Assisted Living

    • Multiple Denver locations

    Gardens Care - Jewell Estates

    • 6347 Hawthorn Lane, Lakewood

    A Caring Hearts

    • 7465 West 48th Avenue, Wheat Ridge

  • Brookdale Littleton

    • 8271 S Continental Divide Rd, Littleton

    Willowbrook Place Memory Care

    • 5275 S Kipling Pkwy, Littleton

    Highline Place Memory Care

    • 6767 S Broadway, Littleton,

    The Manor on Marston Lake: Memory Care Cottage

    • 4802 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO 80123

    Balfour Littleton

    • 8160 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton

    StoneCreek of Littleton

    • 7800 S Windermere St, Littleton,

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton

    • 5344 S Kipling Pkwy, Littleton

    Gardens at Columbine

    • 5130 W Ken Caryl Ave, Littleton, CO 80128

    Sunrise at Orchard

    • 5975 S Holly St, Littleton

    The Manor on Marston Lake

    • 4800 S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton

    Assured Senior Living

    • 2 Meadowbrook Pl, Littleton

    Assured Serenity Assisted Living

    • 5286 W Portland Dr, Littleton,

    Loving Care Assisted Living Services

    • 6271 W Maplewood Pl, Littleton, CO 80123

    ThriveCare Assisted Living

    • 8385 S Yarrow St, Littleton, CO 80128

    Lighthouse Assisted Living

    • Multiple Locations

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Applewood

    • 2800 Youngfield Street, Lakewood

    MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Wheat Ridge

    • 10100 West 38th Avenue, Wheat Ridge

    Lakewood Reserve - A Stellar Living Community

    • 555 South Pierce Street, Lakewood

    The Ridge Pinehurst

    • 7205 W Quincy Avenue, Lakewood

    The Village of Bear Creek

    • 3151 South Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood

    Rocky Mountain Assisted Living

    • 9000 West Virginia Avenue, Lakewood

    • More Denver locations

    Crossroads at Lakewood Memory Care

    • 8201 W Jewell Ave, Lakewood

    Gardens Care – Belmar Acres Memory Care

    • 80 Yukon St, Lakewood, CO

    Applewood Our House

    • 1900 Upham St, Lakewood

    Applewood Our House – South Lakewood

    • 1182 S Van Gordon Ct, Lakewood

    A Change of Seasons

    • 225 Marshall St, Lakewood

  • ThriveCare Assisted Living

    • 8385 S Yarrow St, Littleton

    Lighthouse Assisted Living

    • 7070 S Newland Ct, Littleton

    • 8603 S Wadsworth Ct, Littleton

    Assured Senior Living

    • 2 Meadowbrook Pl, Littleton 5286 W Portland Dr, Littleton

    Colorado Assisted Living Homes

    • 6638 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton

    • 4961 W Rowland Ave, Littleton

    The Rising Sun Senior Home at Belmar

    • 835 South Flower Street, Lakewood

    Gardens Care - Homestead Independent & Assisted Living

    • 2121 Wadsworth Boulevard, Lakewood

    • 6347 Hawthorn Lane, Lakewood

    Aspen Cares 2

    • 1398 Zephyr Street, Lakewood

    Applewood Our House

    • 6435 Garrison Street Arvada

    • More locations in Lakewood & Arvada

 

We’ll come to you.

We’re in the area and can meet you at your home or a coffee shop to discuss your situation.

Meet the Team

  • Christine Nagelhout, CSA, AT-RET

    FOUNDER

    SENIOR PLACEMENT AGENT

    I am a Chicago native who has lived in Colorado for over half of my life, a place I now call home. I attended University of Northern Colorado for my BA in Kinesiology, minor in Biology and also obtaining my certification as an Athletic Trainer. I attended Northern Illinois University for my MS Ed, emphasis in Sport Management. My job experience is diverse, including orthopedics, osteopathy, and most recently over 28+ years in outpatient physical therapy as part of the clinical staff. I acquired my Certified Senior Advisor® (CSA) designation in 2020.

    My first experience working with a Certified Senior Advisor® (CSA) was in 2018, when my dad decided it was time to move from my childhood home after 52+ years to an independent living environment. My family and I were connected with a CSA in Chicago through a family friend. Julianne was professional, objective and handled my large family of five siblings with expertise and ease. She was attentive and compassionate to my dad, as well as to my sisters and I. She made a point of “interviewing” both my dad and the family, documenting likes/dislikes, health needs and preferences of location. She set up facility tours, joined us on the tours and assisted us in this huge decision-making process. She was instrumental in our process and to the success of the transition.

    I was touched by the care my dad and my family received during this potentially stressful and emotional time. It struck me how every family faced with a voluntary or involuntary transition could benefit from having an objective and empathetic person to assist during their transition. Every family deserves the same level of dignified care that my family received.

    I started working with Senior Care Advising in 2020 throughout the Denver, Colorado metro area. I have worked with Older Adults in every aspect of my career, in managing their healthcare and well-being. I have treated, listened to and advised patients over the past 30+ years in the medical field and have a big heart for helping people.

    My personal philosophy is that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, treated the way I want my own family treated. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the Older Adult community with their transition needs.

  • Alissa Norton, CSA

    SENIOR PLACEMENT AGENT


    I was born and raised at 9,000 feet above sea level near Nederland, Colorado. I earned a B.S. in Human Development and an MFA in Creative Writing at Colorado State University and then coordinated educational programs in birding, watercolor, music, and more for older adults as part of an Elderhostel program.

    Later, I worked for many years as a mental health writer and producer.  I researched the mental health effects of COVID-19 and developed programs designed to provide relief from loneliness, depression, anxiety, and more using diverse therapeutic protocols.

    In 2016, I became a Certified Life Coach and began working with individuals navigating life transitions including grief, job loss, divorce, the empty nest, and more. As part of that work, I founded Art & Soul Creative Retreats to support women in midlife.

    I acquired my Certified Senior Advisor® (CSA) designation in 2023 with the intention of joining Christine in her work at Transitions Senior Care. I’ve been inspired by the professionalism and excitement with which she runs her business, truly a labor of love, and I am thrilled to join forces with her.

    I’ve been lucky to have my creative and vibrant mom nearby to help me raise my family (pictured above, near my childhood home). I see my work at Transitions as a way to help ensure that our senior loved ones are safe and well cared for in their later years.

    Life brings unexpected challenges, and navigating them with grace can be difficult without support. I am honored to be part of that support for those needing help or navigating a move into a senior community.

  • "I’m not sure why anyone would go through the process of finding senior living without an advisor. I was overwhelmed and frustrated, and this team stepped in with suggestions I hadn’t even thought of. We found a perfect fit for my mom."

    -Jodi Cooper, daughter of a Lakewood resident