New Mercer Commons

Assisted Living and Memory Care
in Fort Collins, CO

New Mercer Commons is our Fort Collins campus assisted living. Our community is located within the beautiful Columbine Health Systems park. Residents enjoy our walking paths, butterfly garden, and our many outdoor covered patios. We cater to individual needs by offering many different styles of rooms and different levels of care. New Mercer Commons is contently located in the center of the Columbine Health Systems campus, which includes independent living, skilled nursing, rehab, and assisted living.

Facility:

Choice of several apartments
Call system in each apartment and bathroom
Cable TV included
Telephone service
Fitness center
Multimedia room
Wireless internet
Hair salon for men and women
Restaurant-style dining
Private dining rooms
Scenic balcony
Covered patios
Sculpture park and butterfly garden
Walking trails

Assisted living for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia's

Activities designed for those dealing with memory loss
Enclosed courtyard with walking paths and raised flower beds

*Pets are welcome with a refundable deposit, proof of required vaccinations, and in accordance with the pet policy. The pet policy is available upon request.

Respite Care:

Short term stays designed for those in need of a safe environment while caregiver is away
Those wanting to try out Assisted Living
Those who have completed rehabilitation but are not ready to return home
Furnished apartment
Includes all services that are offered to long term care residents
Assistance with discharge planning for a safe discharge home.

FEATURES

New Mercer Commons provides Assisted and Memory Care Assisted Living. Short-term respite programs are offered as available. Memory Care at New Mercer Commons assists each person living with dementia to continue to live their life to the fullest.

SERVICES

Facility:

Customized personal care plans
Personal care providers on staff 24 hours a day to provide assistance and protective oversight
Medication administration by qualified medication administration personnel with nursing oversight
Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
Three meals daily served restaurant-style and snack throughout the day
Housekeeping
Weekly laundry services
Transportation to medical appointments and Fort Collins Senior Center
Nurse on staff
Convenient in-house services: Nurse Practitioner, podiatry, laboratory, dental, optometry, audiology, therapy

Activities:

Fitness programs: Yoga, walking, exercise circle, Nu Step
Social Events: Barbecues, Birthdays, Happy hour
Resident council and neighborhood meetings
Educational, cultural, and spiritual programs
Individual and group activities
Community outings: Scenic van rides, lunch bunch, shopping trips
Pet therapy
Matinees
Specialized activities for Dementia residents: Music therapy, reminisce, brain games