Senior Housing Options

Background Statement

In 1979, church leaders, citizens, and government officials recognized that Denver's downtown urban renewal was resulting in the displacement of low-income seniors and disabled residents from hotels and boarding homes. To address the problem and provide safe and affordable housing Senior Housing Options was created.

Over the past 29 years, SHO has grown to 10 residences throughout Colorado, from rural areas to the lowest income areas of metro Denver. Since its inception, SHO has provided housing and supportive services to people in need, many of whom, without SHO, would likely have nowhere to go. In fact, SHO is home to its 360+ low-income older adults, disabled and chronically mentally ill adults statewide.

SHO's mission is simple and powerful: to provide and promote quality affordable housing and services in a caring environment for older adults in Colorado.

SHO has two types of residences: assisted living residences and affordable (low-income) apartments. Services provided in the residences all are designed to allow residents to maintain independence, enjoy life, and challenge them to do things they might have not thought possible. Assisted living residents receive a full range of supportive services and all residents can be involved in a variety of social and recreational activities designed to educate them and help maintain a connection to the community. For example, residents at Cinnamon Park are involved in an integrated health and wellness program. Through a substantial education effort with Longmont United Hospital, residents examine the role that they play in improving their own health and participate in nutritional and exercise programs