Quick answers
- Is Forgetmenot Memory Care Assisted Living licensed?
- Forgetmenot Memory Care Assisted Living appears on the official license list of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) (list dated September 29, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Assisted Living Residence - Alternative Care Facility (ACF)”, license number 23U714, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Forgetmenot Memory Care Assisted Living have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 16. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Forgetmenot Memory Care Assisted Living?
- 9 S Doris Dr, Florence, CO 81226, Fremont County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Forgetmenot Memory Care Assisted Living?
- (719) 372-0749, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- St Thomas More Hospital, Canon City (about 11 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Florence Care Home0.0 mi · Florence, CO · capacity 10
- Cappella of Pueblo West16 mi · Pueblo West, CO · capacity 56
- Oasis House16 mi · Pueblo West, CO · capacity 10
- Pueblo West Gardens Assisted Living16 mi · Pueblo West, CO · capacity 65
- Tammy and Martys Cozy Adult Care Home II LLC16 mi · Pueblo West, CO · capacity 15
- Golden Horizon16 mi · Pueblo, CO · capacity 14
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- St Thomas More Hospital11 mi · Canon City, CO
- Parkview Medical Center, Inc24 mi · Pueblo, CO
- Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo25 mi · Pueblo, CO
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Residence - Alternative Care Facility (ACF) |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | FORGETMENOT MEMORY CARE ASSISTED LIVING |
| License number | 23U714 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 16 |
| Address | 9 S Doris Dr, Florence, CO 81226 |
| County | Fremont |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (719) 372‑0749 |
| Licensing agency | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Colorado — Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD), list dated September 29, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances