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Independent Living and Assisted Living

Hilltop Reserve

525 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80246 · Map

Senior Living Alliance member
Independent LivingAlso assisted living
99 residentsLicensed capacity
$3,700 to $6,100/moTypical assisted living start in Denver County, from 16 communities that publish prices
20+ interviewsPhone-verified by Senior Living Alliance

What residents and families say

Verified by phone interview

Senior Living Alliance interviews named residents and family members by phone and records each call. Every testimonial is dated and published as given. How we verify

19 more testimonials
★★★★★

“This is a very wonderful facility. I toured other places, and this was the one place I could say I could live here and be happy. The servers make the experience so much nicer, because it's how you're treated and how special you feel. There's a variety of activities, housekeeping is very good, and maintenance does a good job. The drivers are very friendly and get me to my appointments on time. The nurses are friendly and caring, I feel safe, and I would recommend it.”

Linda KlomanAug 2026
★★★★★

“This is a fantastic place to live. Everybody is happy, the staff has been selected incredibly, and many of us say very often that you're just lucky to be here. Management does an excellent job and follows through. The food is very, very good, and with the choices we have, they do a superb job; the servers are great. Our activities director is always finding new things to do, both inside and taking us out. The transportation works very well. I think this place is incredible, and I feel totally safe.”

Lois HaasApr 2026
★★★★★

“I tell everybody this is exactly where I need to be at this stage of my life, and I love it. Management is always friendly and upbeat and takes care of my concerns very quickly. The dining service is excellent, and with a special of the day plus seven other choices, you can't go wrong. There's a good variety of activities, and the courtyard where I walk my dog is very well maintained. I feel very safe and comfortable, and I've already recommended it to others.”

Barbara JohnsonMar 2026
★★★★★

“The management is incredibly responsive and everything runs smoothly. There's a fantastic variety of activities that keep things fun and engaging. The housekeeping staff is consistent and does an excellent job, and the maintenance team is prompt and efficient. Overall, I feel safe and comfortable here, and I would definitely recommend this place to others looking for a welcoming environment.”

Elaine AppelFeb 2026
★★★★★

“The management team is top-notch, always responsive and helpful. The meals are delicious, with a variety of options, and the dining staff is friendly and attentive. The activities are outstanding—there's always something fun to do! Plus, the housekeeping and maintenance services are excellent. Overall, I feel safe and comfortable here. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great community!”

Jackie MaddenSep 2025
★★★★★

“The management is incredibly supportive and always willing to listen. The dining options are excellent, with delicious meals that cater to everyone's tastes. There are plenty of fun activities, from flower arranging to outings, which keep things lively. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a vibrant and caring community!”

Sheila CormanSep 2025
★★★★★

“I can't express how happy I am since I've moved into this place. The management team is fantastic, always ready to help with anything I need. The dining options are delicious, with polite staff making every meal enjoyable. There's a great variety of activities, and I love participating in all of them. Housekeeping is excellent, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. Overall, I'm thrilled with my choice and feel right at home here!”

Barbara JohnsonMar 2025
★★★★★

“My husband and I live in this community and it's been a fantastic experience. The management is top-notch—very respectful and always accessible. The dining options are wonderful, with plenty of variety that keeps meals interesting. I also love the activities they offer; there's always something fun to participate in. Plus, the housekeeping and maintenance teams are incredibly helpful and friendly. Overall, I feel safe and comfortable here, and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great community to call home.”

Becky IngrahamResident · Mar 2025
★★★★★

“My parents live in this community and I am really impressed. The dining options are good, and they have a great variety of meals. The activities program is fantastic, offering plenty of fun things to do. The housekeeping staff does an excellent job, keeping everything spotless. Overall, my family members feel safe and comfortable here. It's a well-managed place that I would definitely recommend to others looking for a good community.”

Charles ElliottFamily member · Parents live here · Mar 2025
★★★★★

“My parents live here and I am happy with what is being provided. The management team does well, the concierge are really helpful and friendly, dad does well with the dining experience, the activities they do are amazing and a real strength there, and the transportation services have been really helpfu. They feel safe and comfortable at the community.”

Don WilsonFamily member · Parents live here · Jan 2025
★★★★★

“I live at this community and I just think it is wonderful. The staff all work together, they like each other, and they step in for each other. It is amazing how they can do everyone's job if needed. They also do an amazing job with the menu, they always have activities going on if you want to do them, and they do a very good job with the cleaning. Overall I think this place is wonderful and is a bargain compared to what my friends elsewhere are paying.”

Barbara SchaftelResident · Dec 2024
★★★★★

“I live at the community and I love it here. I like the people working here, the people at the front desk are nice and the top person listens to you, the food is good and my granddaughters like it too, there is a lady that does music and it's always packed, housekeeping does a good job, maintenance services are Johnny on the spot. I feel safe and comfortable living here, and my grandchildren want to move in themselves when they're older.”

Carol Shockley KadlubakResident · Dec 2024
★★★★★

“My mom lives at this community and the staff does a great job. The cleaning is okay, the building looks very nice, and they are taking good care of her.”

Olive KeeferFamily member · Mom lives here · Sep 2024
★★★★★

“My parents live in this community and it's just been wonderful! We've never been so happy. The management staff are always there if you need anything. They are responsive, responsible and dependable, every one of them. My parents love the food and are always finding some activity to do. Plus, they are happy with the housekeeping and maintenance services. I am pleased with the care staff, they are wonderful and call me when anything happens.”

Gary FriedlandFamily member · Parents live here · Sep 2024
★★★★★

“I live at the community and what they offer here has been lovely. Management is always there if I need something, they're helpful and they're nice. The food is good and the server staff is lovely. The activities are run really well and I like the person running them. The housekeepers come in and change my sheets if I ask them to do it. The transportation services are receptive and always there, and the driver is fabulous. I feel safe and comfortable here.”

Rosie KarkResident · Aug 2024
★★★★★

“My wife and I live at this community and they have done a good job here. The food is good and well prepared, there is a good variety on the menu, the food is well served, and there are activities offered that we enjoy. Overall the staff here takes care of issues in a timely manner.”

Sandra LandryResident · Aug 2024
★★★★★

“We chose the community because we loved the property, the energy, and culture we felt. We loved the rooms and we also just enjoyed the courtyard and also the pool, and with everything, so far, so good! Dad likes the meals that are provided and has even taken part in some of the activities.”

Bill CuretonApr 2024
★★★★★

“I love it here! With all the activites offered, you can fill almost everyday if you want. They are diverse, they are interesting and I think they are great. I really enjoy the food and the servers are very considerate and I enjoy talking with them. Anybody would be lucky to live here!”

Lois HaasMar 2024
★★★★★

“The management team are incredibly responsive and helpful to all of the needs that we have had. They are wonderful! The healthcare staff deliver medications on time, they check on my parents, they are super friendly, they answer any questions as needed and they are friendly to me when they see me. My parents are happy with the food and my mother participates in a lot of the activities and really enjoys them. The housekeeping and the laundry have been fantastic and the maintenance staff have been very prompt. Everything is immaculate over there and my parents are 100% safe and comfortable.”

Ralph SternSep 2023

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About the community

Hilltop Reserve is a state-licensed independent living, assisted living community in Denver, Colorado. It is licensed for 99 residents. 20+ residents and family members have shared phone-verified testimonials through Senior Living Alliance.

Life at Hilltop Reserve

Dining room

Dining

Independent living residents have full-service dinners at the Ellsworth Supper Club, which has a wine list and Sunday brunch. The Fairfax Bistro serves casual breakfast, lunch, pastries and coffee, and food can be taken out to the courtyard. The executive chef and culinary team cook from scratch with local ingredients on rotating seasonal menus, and the building has an exhibition kitchen and wood-fire pizza ovens. Assisted living residents get three chef-prepared meals a day.

Courtyard walk

Activities

A life enrichment director plans social events, educational programs, fitness classes, creative arts and celebrations. Residents attend happy hours, guest lectures in the Active Minds series, live entertainment, and trips to the symphony and wineries. Other options include a walking club, book club, art studio classes, a sign language class, and personal training and fitness classes at The Holly Club.

Amenities

  • Heated saltwater pool
  • Fitness center
  • Movie theaters
  • Art studio
  • Exhibition kitchen
  • Billiards room
  • Mahjong tables
  • Clubhouse with shuffleboard
  • Full-service salon
  • Private dining room
  • Courtyards with water features
  • Underground parking

Memory care program

Monarch House memory care uses the Touchpoints approach (empower, engage, affirm, comfort, protect) with programs such as Monarch Melodies and Tovertafel light projection games. Bridge to Belonging is a small-group program for independent and assisted living residents with mild cognitive changes.

Meet the team

Mary Beth BouhallExecutive Director
Stevany LudjibireHealth Services Director
Adrienne EvensonDirector of Sales & Marketing
Kelly MoriartyIndependent Living & Monarch House Life Enrichment Director
Kim ArredondoCulinary Director
Lupe GurrolaExecutive Chef
Robin WilsonDirector of Resident Services
Sydney MacintoshAssisted Living Enrichment Director
Adam HjermstadEnvironmental Services Director
Awards
LEED Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, described as the first for a senior living community in Colorado
Deficiency-Free Designation on a state regulatory survey

Floor plans

9 layouts from Hilltop Reserve’s website. Sizes and prices are as the community lists them; ask which are available now.

Prices

Starting prices the community publishes, with the date we checked each one and a link to where it is published. Care charges are usually added after an assessment.

CareStarting atChecked
Independent Living$3,995 /moOct 12, 2026
Assisted Living$5,350 /moOct 12, 2026

Area costs

Assisted Living in Denver County typically starts at $3,700 to $6,100 a month. Based on 16 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.
Independent Living in Colorado typically starts at $3,450 to $5,200 a month. Based on 27 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.

Care and services

From the community’s website

What Hilltop Reserve says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.

  • Offers respite or short-term stays. Respite Care (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
  • Offers behavioral support. These neighborhoods are secure to prevent wandering and feature specialized programming, sensory-friendly environments, and associates who are specifically trained in dementia care and behavioral support. (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
  • Provides transportation. Maintenance has been improving and transportation has worked well for me. (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
  • Apartment types named: one-bedroom, two-bedroom. Choose from spacious one-bedroom and two-bedroom (page, checked Oct 12, 2026)

How this page is paid for. Lilisity is operated by Senior Living Alliance. Hilltop Reserve is a member and pays SLA for its resident and family interview program. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating or the order of search results. Testimonials come from SLA phone interviews. Prices, license details and inspections come from the community’s published rates and public records. How we verify testimonials · How we are paid

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What the public record shows

Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.

State inspections

2Citations
3Complaint investigations

Last inspection: Jun 30, 2026. See the record

License

Active, 99 residents

Assisted Living Residence (ALR ONLY) 23J981.

Nearest emergency room

1.8 miles

Hca Healthone Rose, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.

State inspection record2 citations, 3 complaint investigations
Last inspection
June 30, 2026
Inspections
2
Complaint investigations
3
Citations
2
Self-reported occurrences
23
  • No citations at the last inspection (June 2026)

Inspections and complaint investigations

  • June 30, 2026: Licensure (Re-licensure), no citations
  • August 21, 2025: Revisit: Licensure and Licensure Complaint (Combined), no citations
  • May 6, 2025: Licensure and Licensure Complaint (Combined), 1 citation
    • Medications and medication administration: Med/Med Adm-Med Prep/Hnd Tr IC tag 1596
  • October 8, 2024: Revisit: Licensure Complaint, no citations
  • July 31, 2024: Licensure Complaint, 1 citation
    • Personnel: Prsnl-PCW Skill Prof Cmpt tag 0682
  • January 17, 2023: Licensure Complaint, no citations

Occurrences the residence reported itself

  • Physical Abuse: 6
  • Missing Person: 6
  • Misappropriation of Property: 5
  • Brain Injury: 4
  • Sexual Abuse: 1
  • Neglect: 1

Read each citation, its regulation and the plan of correction on the state’s site →

CDPHE: the Find and Compare tool shows “the results of any inspection conducted within the previous 3 years” and “inspection results will include any citations identified during those inspections, the regulation text outlining the requirements or practice(s) to be met, as well as the plan of correction submitted by the provider indicating how the citation was remedied.” Occurrences are events the residence reported to CDPHE itself, as state rules require; CDPHE: “An occurrence can be a number of different events that are self-reported by healthcare providers.” A report is not a finding that the residence did something wrong. A revisit is a follow-up visit to check that earlier citations were corrected; CHOW means a change of ownership. CDPHE often combines a routine inspection and a complaint investigation in one visit, so such a visit counts as both. The rule area shown with each citation is our plain reading of CDPHE’s own abbreviated title. This residence is licensed for 99 residents; larger residences are visited and report events more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division, Find and Compare Facilities, data as of October 15, 2026, showing the last three years. Always visit in person and ask the residence about anything listed here.

License and ownershipActive license
License type
Assisted Living Residence (ALR ONLY)
License number
23J981
License status
Active
Licensed capacity
99

Source: Colorado state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.

Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Colorado, and other programs

How Medicaid pays for care in Colorado

  • Alternative Care Facility (ACF) services through the Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) waiver. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) pays for services in assisted living residences that are certified as Alternative Care Facilities. Members must be enrolled in the EBD waiver, the CMHS waiver or the Medicaid Buy-In Program. (state page)
  • Community Mental Health Supports (CMHS) waiver. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) pays for services in assisted living residences that are certified as Alternative Care Facilities. Members must be enrolled in the EBD waiver, the CMHS waiver or the Medicaid Buy-In Program. (state page)
  • Medicaid Buy-In Program. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) pays for services in assisted living residences that are certified as Alternative Care Facilities. Members must be enrolled in the EBD waiver, the CMHS waiver or the Medicaid Buy-In Program. (state page)

Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.

Location and nearby careNearest hospital 1.8 mi, nursing home 0.7 mi, pharmacy 0.4 mi
Nearest hospital with an emergency room
Hca Healthone Rose, Denver. 1.8 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
Nearest Medicare nursing home
Berkley Manor Care Center, Denver. 0.7 miles away, straight line.
Nearest home health agency office
Anova Care, Denver. 0.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
Nearest pharmacy
Medicine Man Medical Market, LLC. 0.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
Area
USDA classes ZIP code 80246 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
Dialysis within 15 miles
Davita Lowry Dialysis Center, Denver, 1.4 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Fresenius Kidney Care Lowry, Denver, 2.0 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
062501 Rocky Mountain Dialysis (Fmc), Denver, 3.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Hospice
20 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 80246.
Denver Hospice The, office in Denver, 1.9 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Gateway Hospice, office in Denver, 2.8 miles away, straight line
Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice, LLC, office in Aurora, 4.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Nearest geriatric medicine practice
Legacy Healthcare Services Inc, Denver. 1.5 miles away, straight line. 4 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Flood zone
Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado relatively moderate, heat wave very low, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record

Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.

  1. The state recorded a finding in May 2025. What was it, and how was it fixed?
  2. Your published starting price is a base rate. What would the total monthly cost be for my parent's needs?
  3. How much have prices gone up in each of the last three years?
  4. How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
  5. What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
  6. What fees are charged at move-in?
  7. How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
  8. How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
  9. Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
  10. For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
What we checked13 public sources we searched, with dates

Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.

SourceData as ofWhat we found
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division inspection recordsOct 15, 2026See above
Colorado Medicaid provider listSep 9, 2026Not on the state list we checked. These lists are often incomplete.
U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour casesOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016Oct 15, 2026Nothing on record
FEMA flood mapSee above
USDA wildfire riskApr 15, 2026Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low
FEMA National Risk IndexSee above
CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmaciesSee above
HUD Multifamily Properties - AssistedJul 6, 2026Nothing on record
State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory)Sep 20, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Hospice - General InformationAug 19, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Home Health Care AgenciesMay 27, 2026Nothing on record
The community’s own websiteSee above
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Hilltop Reserve provide?

Hilltop Reserve is licensed by the state of Colorado for independent living, assisted living in Denver, Colorado. Its licensed capacity is 99 residents.

Does Hilltop Reserve have verified testimonials?

Yes. 20+ residents and family members have shared testimonials about Hilltop Reserve through phone interviews verified by Senior Living Alliance.

How much does Hilltop Reserve cost?

Assisted Living in Denver County typically starts at $3,700 to $6,100 a month. Based on 16 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The starting prices it publishes are in the Prices section on this page.

How do I contact Hilltop Reserve?

Use Hilltop Reserve's website, hilltopreserve.com, or visit at 525 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80246.

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