Sopris Lodge at Carbondale Senior Living

Sopris Lodge at Carbondale Senior Living is the premier Colorado-based retirement community offering independent and assisted living, memory support, respite care, and a day retreat program for seniors aged 55-plus in the Roaring Fork Valley. Conveniently located on the western edge of Carbondale in Garfield County at 295 Rio Grande Avenue, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale~s intimate campus is within walking distance of historic downtown~s retail shops, restaurants, parks, and art venues. It is also adjacent to the Rio Grande Recreational Trail and True Nature Healing Arts Center. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

The Sanctuary Memory Care Neighborhood at Sopris Lodge at Carbondale Senior LivingThe Serenity Peaks Program: Providing Peace of Mind. Compassion You Can Trust. Care You Can Feel.AccommodationsResidents enjoy a private residence, which connects comfortably with our dining, activities, gardens and other shared, secure places.Safety and Security by DesignThe Sanctuary Neighborhood includes a secure building and surrounding grounds. The memory care residences were designed to facilitate free, safe navigation, with ample natural light and warm art and colors to reduce anxiety.Wellness ProgramsOur Wellness services for Serenity Peaks include massage therapy, meditation, aromatherapy and a sensory room. Residents may also engage in chair yoga, Tai Chi, dancing, and stretching to boost strength, balance and peace.Compassionate, Professional CareGuided by our clinical experts, our life enrichment, care and dining team members engage with residents for emotional support, monitoring, personal care help, socialization and more. They also liaise with families.The Sanctuary Neighborhood and Serenity Peaks Program is About PossibilitiesYour loved one has lived a unique life, filled with history, preferences and experiences. Inspired by the surrounding mountains, creativity, and connections, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale introduces Serenity Peaks, a resident-centered program in our Sanctuary neighborhood that supports and enriches the mind, body and spirit of residents living with dementia.The Story of MeEven before an individual joins our community, our care team begins building an individual profile. This process builds The Story of Me for your loved one, following the principle that our past helps define who we are in the present. Considerations include culture, beliefs, traditions and family dynamics. In gathering these details, we begin to understand how we can provide a soothing, engaging and meaningful experience in the Sanctuary neighborhood. Residents are treated as individuals with options and flexibility, from what they want to do that day to the services they may need. Using The Story of Me, we focus on the residents abilities, not limitations.Resident-Centered CareThe Serenity Peaks Program enhances resident life through elements of many respected approaches to memory care. We lean on the Montessori principles of a supportive environment, valuing and validating residents, engaging their senses, and encouraging connection through long-term memories.Reminiscence TherapyThe Sanctuary team is trained to use prompts, photos, music, and other memorabilia to facilitate recall that can stimulate positive memories and boost a residents mood and cognition. We engage all the senses sight, touch, taste,smell, and sound to help individuals with memory loss remember events, people, and places from their past lives.Memories in the MakingTapping into the creative roots of our community, team members guide residents who choose to participate in our Memories in the Making art program, developed by the Alzheimers Association. Through art, we focus on improving cognitive function, enhancing quality of life and bringing joy through the creative process.Therapeutic ServicesTo assist residents with medical needs, the Serenity Peaks program involves access to speech, occupational and physical therapies. Additionally, we provide access to meditation, aromatherapy and massage services.Care PlansAt the center of our approach to memory care is an individual care plan, crafted in concert with caregivers, family and the individual. This plan is developed upon moving into Sopris Lodge and is adjusted as an individuals needs evolve.Supportive ServicesIn this spirit of independence is empowerment, our philosophy for memory care is supporting choice for residents. All-inclusive care A safe, engaging environment Three nutritional meals and snacks daily Safe, shared spaces Laundry and housekeeping Comfortable individual apartments Indoor and outdoor garden areas Assistance with eating Continence management Engaging activities and socialization Medication assistance Day trips, seasonal themed events Daily wellness activities Dressing, personal hygiene, bathing, and grooming supportWhere life in the mountains meets connection, creativity and care.Nestled between historic Aspen and Glenwood Springs, the intimate campus of Sopris Lodge at Carbondale Senior Living is ideal for memory care. The Sanctuary Neighborhood and its Serenity Peaks Program for individuals living with memory loss conditions is influenced by the latest research, best practices, and guided by our trained team. Experience the Sanctuary and the Serenity Peaks Program at Sopris Lodge today and see how we elevate living for our residents with memory loss in Garfield County.