About Us
Golden Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is locally owned and operated in Golden, Colorado. Offering assisted living, memory care, and respite services, our team is committed to enhancing the lives of our residents with exceptional apartments, programs, amenities, and services.
The team at Golden Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is compassionate and dedicated to providing a loving and engaging environment for all of our residents and visitors. We treat every resident as a member of our own family. We truly care about the well-being and health of our residents, and we go the extra mile to ensure that every need is met.
It is our goal to provide the community of Golden with assisted living and memory care that is authentic, community-driven care centered towards making our clients feel comfortable, safe, and valued.
Amenities include:
- Restaurant-style dining room and outdoor dining area
- Demonstration kitchen
- Library
- Washer and dryer on every floor
- Beauty salon/barbershop
- Gaming and entertainment room
- Movie theater
- Exercise and therapy spaces with fitness staff and equipment
- Activity rooms for classes and seminars
- Courtyards, walking paths, greenhouse and garden
Our Team
KIM BACKES
Executive Director
I am a native of Colorado, with a husband, 3 amazing adult children, and 3 wonderful huskies that keep me entertained. I began in this industry in my teens when my Grandmother began to show signs of Alzhelmer’s Disease, she came to live with us, and my family became her caretakers.
I went to school for my CNA license and worked as a CNA until I had my kiddos. When I returned to Senior Living, I went the Assisted Living route and have been there ever since.
I learned a lot from my mother who was a Director of Nursing for the duration of her career, and I chose to go a different direction because I saw what senior communities were like, and what they could be, so I went the direction of leading people.
I have my BS in Organizational Leadership, have been through the Eden Alternative training and have worked for some of the largest senior living organizations, I am most excited about being with Golden Lodge because I believe we can do it right. The team here is one of the best I have seen, and we have a blank slate to do what we have all wanted to be done, I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this community.
Read what our clients say about us
My mother has been in memory care at Golden Lodge now for roughly 6 months. My mom is well adjusted and is doing very good. My mother has a routine and has staff members to help with all of her daily needs. The staff was incredibly helpful with the move in and answers any questions that I have about her care. I am very thankful for Golden Lodge and would definitely recommend!
Jim Kennedy
Dear Staff, Administration, and owners of Golden Lodge, On behalf of our family, I want to thank you for caring for our parents, Janet and Warren Spaulding, at the end of their lives. When the lockdown of senior facilities was in place, you welcomed Jan and Warren, and knocked down a wall to make a larger apartment, which helped them feel comfortable. You also allowed us to visit them which their previous facility denied. You supported them at the end of their lives in their own apartment, which was their home. You always treated them with kindness and respect. We are especially grateful for the care-giving staff who worked so hard to keep both our parents from being In pain when they were on Hospice status. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Sincerely,
Lynne Wagner, Sara Spaulding, Mimi Davis
Kim: Although our mother's term was short with Golden Lodge, both Kelly and I are extremely impressed by the care, competency level of the staff. Thank you! We will be honoring them soon and even talked about coming in for an ice cream social for the staff and the resi, As far as the finances go, you can write the check to me (or her) and I can deposit it in her account. Kind regards,
Angela Swanson
Golden Lodge Memory Care has the most amazing team of caring, compassionate, engaging staff!!! We had a bad experience at another memory care facility & were so happy when someone recommended Golden Lodge. Kim & her team are the dream team. They are so dedicated & kind & the facility is absolutely beautiful. Our family could not have been happier!
April Grimsley
Golden Lodge, especially Kris, Tabor and Chef Mike:
My sincerest thanks for all of your efforts in the planning and execution of the Lovely dinner in honor of our 71st wedding anniversary on Saturday, June 18th. It is hard to believe that so many years have passed since that day in 1951, but time marches on and I look forward to many more sunny days.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Sincerely,
Jackie and Stan Dobbs and family
ALL EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDED. The team is talented and loving. The memory care wing was comfortable and well thought out place for my father to spend his final days; I hope to be so lucky. This memory care is different from all others; smaller "neighborhoods" with less chaos makes the adds peace and serenity. I spent a lot of time in there and felt like my father had a more private and home-like lifestyle. The food is great and the location was ideal for easy and frequent visits. TRUST ME, we looked at 9 facilities, all higher end luxury arrangements. My father lived in three different facilities; the other two were regrettable in comparison. I wish we found the Golden Lodge earlier. BIG THANKS to the team and leadership at the lodge. You are all very special people to us.
Brad Kieding
I just moved my parents in and there were unexpected health complications. The staff has handled it with great compassion and care. The food is outstanding, the view is beautiful, and I look forward to years of quality care.
Tom Clifton
We chose Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care for my mother because it's brand new, no one has lived in it yet, and because of its proximity to family members. We can still go there, visit, and take care of her. The studios are really spacious. The staff member was accommodating and kind. I haven't had any complaints.
Patty
Beautiful brand new community. Gorgeous view and grounds. Feels like it will be totally safe even with the Coronavirus. They are following all guidelines and everything is new and antiseptic!
Mtn Kathy
Our family is extremely grateful for the compassionate staff and administration at Golden Lodge. We have felt that our parents were safe and treated with kindness and respect from the moment they moved in. We feel like members of the team, all with the same goals, working together in the best interest of our parents.
Lynne Wagner
I visited this facility, I toured the Golden Lodge, I looked at the rooms, and went over different billing questions. I fell in love with it, I really liked it. It was comfortable, the rooms were good, and it had everything I needed. I was very happy with the staff. They were friendly and nice. They explained everything. They were sure about what they all do.
Karl
Golden Lodge is a beautiful community with a dedicated and passionate leadership and care team! I am continually impressed by their love, compassion, and dedication to their residents and the community at large. They have found innovative ways to engage their residents throughout the pandemic while keeping them safe. I would recommend Golden Lodge to anyone looking for a place for their elderly loved one to call home.
Kristen Daines
While placing a family member into memory care was an extremely hard choice for our family, we have found Golden Lodge to be exceptional. The way they care for my mother and her needs is incredible. We have been able to visit, call, and interact with her despite Covid. We are careful, follow protocol, and the staff also is diligent on making sure she is safe. She has interaction all day long and is very safe. The food is wonderful, she loves it! Thank you for taking care of my mother! We appreciate your services and compassion with her.
Patty Peterson