Denver families facing dementia often need a nearby hospital for an emergency, a planned procedure, or a sudden change in health. This page lists CMS-listed hospitals in the city, explains what public ratings do and do not show about memory-related services, and points to Alzheimer's research-center directories and local support. It does not diagnose dementia, recommend a treatment, or claim that any hospital endorses a particular home-care provider. For a wider view of local in-home options, start with the Denver care guide.
Denver hospitals that serve local families
The CMS-listed hospitals serving Denver include Saint Joseph Hospital, AdventHealth Porter, HCA HealthOne Rose, Denver Health & Hospital Authority, HCA HealthOne Presbyterian St. Lukes, Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan, and National Jewish Health. CMS publishes each facility's name, address, type, ownership, emergency-services status, and overall star rating. CMS does not publish whether a hospital has a dedicated memory or geriatric unit, so confirm that directly with the hospital.
Saint Joseph Hospital
Saint Joseph Hospital is an acute care hospital at 1375 E 19TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80218. It is a voluntary non-profit private facility with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5. Review the public listing on Medicare Care Compare for Saint Joseph Hospital and call (303) 812-2000 to ask about dementia-capable services and discharge planning.
AdventHealth Porter
AdventHealth Porter is an acute care hospital at 2525 S DOWNING ST, DENVER, CO 80210. It is a voluntary non-profit private facility with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5. Review the public listing on Medicare Care Compare for AdventHealth Porter and call (303) 778-1955 to ask about dementia-capable services and discharge planning.
HCA HealthOne Rose
HCA HealthOne Rose is an acute care hospital at 4567 E 9TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80220. It is a proprietary facility with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5. Review the public listing on Medicare Care Compare for HCA HealthOne Rose and call (303) 320-2121 to ask about dementia-capable services and discharge planning.
Denver Health & Hospital Authority
Denver Health & Hospital Authority is an acute care hospital at 777 BANNOCK ST, DENVER, CO 80204. It is a government state-owned facility with emergency services and a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5. Review the public listing on Medicare Care Compare for Denver Health & Hospital Authority and call (303) 436-4927 to ask about dementia-capable services and discharge planning.
HCA HealthOne Presbyterian St. Lukes
HCA HealthOne Presbyterian St. Lukes is an acute care hospital at 1719 E 19TH AVE, DENVER, CO 80218. CMS lists it as a government state-owned facility with emergency services and an overall rating of 2 out of 5. Review the public listing on Medicare Care Compare for HCA HealthOne Presbyterian St. Lukes and call (303) 839-6000 to ask about dementia-capable services and discharge planning.
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan is a psychiatric hospital at 3520 W OXFORD AVE, DENVER, CO 80236. It is a voluntary non-profit facility of other ownership. CMS has not assigned an overall star rating. Review the public listing on Medicare Care Compare for Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan and call (303) 866-7080 to ask how the hospital supports patients who also have dementia and what discharge planning looks like.
National Jewish Health
National Jewish Health is an acute care hospital at 1400 JACKSON ST, DENVER, CO 80206. It is a voluntary non-profit private facility with emergency services. CMS has not assigned an overall star rating. Review the public listing on Medicare Care Compare for National Jewish Health and call (303) 388-4461 to ask about dementia-capable services and discharge planning.
How to ask about memory services and discharge planning
Families should call each Denver hospital and ask whether it has a dedicated memory, geriatric, or dementia-capable unit and how discharge planning works for a patient with dementia. Public CMS hospital data does not answer those questions, so a direct conversation with admitting, nursing, or case management staff is the reliable next step.
Useful questions include whether a geriatric or memory-focused team is available, how staff handle confusion or wandering, who writes the discharge plan, whether family can be present for teaching, and how the hospital shares medication and follow-up instructions. If the stay is already underway, ask for a case manager's name and a written plan before the day of discharge. Hospital discharge care can then cover the first days at home while you settle that plan.
How dementia can affect a hospital stay
Dementia affects memory, thinking, and the ability to manage daily activities. The CDC overview of dementia describes those effects on memory, thinking, and daily function.
An unfamiliar unit, night noise, and new faces can be especially disorienting. Tell staff about the person's usual routines, how they communicate, what calms them, and any safety risks such as getting lost or missing meals. Bring a simple list of medications, allergies, and emergency contacts.
Researchers have also examined dementia and 30-day hospital readmission risk in Medicare claims. You can review that Medicare claims study on dementia and 30-day readmission risk for the research itself. When you leave a Denver hospital, ask for a written discharge plan and consider extra support at home during the first weeks.