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Our Community

About Golden Pond

Since 2004, Golden Pond has supported residents and families in the Colorado foothills with care that stays personal as needs change.

Highlights

What stands out about life at Golden Pond

During a tour, look for the seven-acre mountain setting, outdoor walking paths, and the way independent living, assisted living, and memory care stay connected on one campus.

Customized Care

Your needs may shift with time, but rest assured you can keep the same beloved address. We offer community-wide access to concierge physicians, rehabilitation, and more.

Joyful Activities

Activities include Happy Hour Fridays, Family Brunches, Holiday Celebrations, and Spa Days.

Golden Pond exterior and grounds

Mountain Setting

A seven-acre campus at the base of North Table Mountain with ponds, fountains, walking paths, and panoramic mountain views.

Community Roots

An active member of the Golden community since 2004, with strong connections to local schools, churches, and organizations.

Our vision for life at Golden Pond

Golden Pond offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with daily activities and restaurant-style meals.

Golden Pond grand two-story foyer with wooden staircase, grand piano, and landscape painting

A Day in the Life

A day at Golden Pond

Morning

Breakfast by the mountain

Residents start with breakfast, a walk by the ponds, or quiet time in a fireside lounge.

Explore our dining

Midday

Clubs, art, and outings

Midday may bring a club meeting, art class, lunch outing, or time on the seven-acre campus.

Golden Pond resident laughing while petting a baby kangaroo on her lap
See how days come alive

Afternoon

Paths and gathering spaces

Afternoons leave time for walking paths, family visits, the theater, or a scenic drive.

Two Golden Pond residents laughing together beneath an autumn red tree
Tour the amenities

Evening

Dinner and conversation

Residents gather for dinner, a movie, or conversation by a fireplace.

Golden Pond residents gathered in the living room lounge with chef and staff
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Careers

Interested in joining our team?

Visit our career page to explore current openings and learn how to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Pond chef flame-grilling burgers at the outdoor grill during a community event
Are there any volunteer opportunities to spend time with the residents?

Yes! Please visit our Volunteering page for more details.

Do you accept donations?

We do accept some types of donations. Please visit this page for more information.

Do you offer Adult Day Services for seniors?

We do not currently offer adult day services.

How do I become a Golden Pond resident?

Tour our community and enjoy a complimentary lunch in the dining room. Call (720) 780-9914 or email info@goldenpond.com to schedule a time that works for you. You are also welcome to stop by our office at 1270 N Ford Street Golden, CO 80403 for a tour, to ask about availability, or to select your apartment style.

How long has Golden Pond been open?

Golden Pond Retirement Community has been part of the Golden community since 2004. We connect residents with local schools, churches, and organizations, provide activities across our care levels, and help residents transition to higher levels of care if needed.

What if my health changes and I need personal assistance?

Golden Pond supports residents who need personal care assistance. This may include medication management, grooming and bathing, routine well-being checks, and personalized laundry services. We also help with daily activities, with 24-hour staffing and an emergency response system. Assisted living services include three meals a day, weekly housekeeping and linen services, planned activities, and scheduled transportation. Residents with memory impairments have access to a specialized unit with individualized care.

What sort of apartments and amenities are available at Golden Pond?

Golden Pond has studios with three layouts, along with one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Where is Golden Pond located?

Our 130-unit apartment community has 39 Independent Living apartments, 76 Assisted Living apartments, and 15 Memory Care apartments, just north of Downtown Golden at the base of North Table Mountain. Shopping, medical services, and churches are nearby. We are a few miles from Downtown Golden and 15 miles from Downtown Denver, with access to Highway 93 toward Boulder and I-70 toward the mountains. The grounds include gardens, courtyards, ponds, and walking trails.

Where is Golden, Colorado located?

Golden is in the Rocky Mountain foothills in north-central Colorado, approximately 15 miles west of Denver, the state capital. The city has outdoor recreation, the Colorado School of Mines, and Coors Brewery, with access to Highway 93 and I-70 toward the mountains.

Community Team

Meet the Team

Resident Story

Hear a family perspective

Our loved ones have been at Golden Pond for over two years, and we cannot say enough about the loving care they have received. The staff is professional, polite, caring, and efficient.

Mary T

Family Member

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What Families Say

What families say about Golden Pond

Ready to find out more?

Ask our team about care options, availability, or a visit.