Highlights
How The Gardens at Columbine organizes common questions
Start with these grouped questions, then talk with Gardens at Columbine when you need a more specific answer.
Care
Care and support questions
Start with support levels, staffing coverage, and how Gardens at Columbine responds when needs change.
Visit
Visits and logistics
Tour logistics, parking, and visitor expectations are easier to review before an in-person visit.
Planning
Pricing and next steps
Some answers are easy to review online, while others depend on care level, timing, and availability.
Does The Gardens at Columbine accept donations?
Community
Yes. The Gardens at Columbine accepts donations when the donation type fits resident needs and current community guidelines. Because acceptable items and drop-off timing can change, families and neighbors should use the donation page or contact the team before bringing items to the community. That allows staff to confirm what is helpful, where to bring it, and whether any restrictions apply.
Does The Gardens at Columbine offer Adult Day Services for seniors?
Care Fit
No. The Gardens at Columbine does not currently offer Adult Day Services. Families looking for support should ask about the residential care options available at the community instead, including assisted living and memory care. If day-only support is what you need, the team can still help clarify whether the community is a fit or whether a different type of local senior service would be more appropriate.
How do I become a resident at The Gardens at Columbine?
Next Steps
Start by scheduling a tour and, if helpful, a complimentary lunch in the dining room. Families can call (720) 745-6896 or email info@gardensatcolumbine.com to find a time that works. You can also stop by the Marketing office at 5130 West Ken Caryl Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80128 to learn about the community, ask about availability, and review apartment styles. A tour is the right time to discuss care needs and next steps.
How long has The Gardens at Columbine been serving seniors in Littleton?
Community
The Gardens at Columbine opened to residents in 2000. Founder Darrel Schmidt created the community as a place for exceptional care in a welcoming Littleton setting with botanic gardens. The Gardens at Columbine remains locally family-owned and operated. Families comparing communities can ask how that history shapes staffing, resident support, care transitions, and the daily hospitality residents experience now.
What happens if my care needs change at The Gardens at Columbine?
Care Fit
The Gardens at Columbine supports residents who need personal care assistance, including medication monitoring, grooming and bathing help, continuous well-being checks, personal laundry services, and stand-by or hands-on help with daily activities. Assisted living services include 24-hour staffing, an emergency response system, three daily meals, weekly housekeeping and linen service, planned activities, and scheduled transportation. The community also offers a specialized unit for residents with memory impairments.
What apartment types and amenities does The Gardens at Columbine offer?
Apartments and Amenities
The Gardens at Columbine offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Apartments include a kitchenette, private bath, individually controlled heating and cooling, and 24-hour emergency response. Residents also have access to a community center, dining, planned activities, scheduled transportation, a beauty salon and barbershop, library, computer center, activity and recreation rooms, cable TV, and three-acre garden and courtyard areas.
What volunteer opportunities are available at The Gardens at Columbine?
Community
Volunteer opportunities at The Gardens at Columbine may include event assistance, companionship, arts activities, tech tutoring, and other ways to support resident engagement. Many roles do not require special qualifications, though specific skills can make certain opportunities a better fit. The best next step is to review current volunteer opportunities or contact the team so they can match your interest with current resident and activity needs.
Where is Littleton, Colorado, and why does it matter for families?
Location
Littleton is about 10 miles south of Denver along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city offers access to a historic downtown, parks, recreation, Chatfield Reservoir, the Platte River, shopping, health services, and the broader Denver metro area. For families comparing senior living, Littleton can be helpful because it balances a local neighborhood feel with access to Denver, mountain routes, and family members across the south metro area.
Where is The Gardens at Columbine located in Littleton?
Location
The Gardens at Columbine is located at 5130 West Ken Caryl Avenue, Littleton, Colorado 80128. The 122-unit community includes 96 Assisted Living apartments and 26 Memory Care apartments. It is convenient to shopping, medical services, churches, Downtown Littleton, Chatfield Reservoir, C-470, Santa Fe Drive, and the broader Denver metro and Front Range area.
