Quick answers
- Is Karens House licensed?
- Karens House 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 23A122, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Karens House have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 8. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Karens House?
- 12751 W 56th Pl, Arvada, CO 80002, Jefferson County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Karens House?
- (303) 432-5466, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Wheat Ridge (about 2.0 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).
- Divine Care Homes LLC0.0 mi · Arvada, CO · capacity 8
- Eqc Silver Rose, Incorporated0.0 mi · Arvada, CO · capacity 10
- Jaxpointe at Flower Court Assisted Living0.0 mi · Arvada, CO · capacity 8
- The Gardens Care Homes - Columbine Acres0.0 mi · Arvada, CO · capacity 16
- A Caring Heart LLC1.5 mi · Wheat Ridge, CO · capacity 8
- Grandview Assisted Living LLC1.5 mi · Wheat Ridge, CO · capacity 69
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital2.0 mi · Wheat Ridge, CO
- Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital5.3 mi · Lakewood, CO
- Orthocolorado Hospital at St Anthony Medical Campus5.3 mi · Lakewood, CO
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Residence - Alternative Care Facility (ACF) |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | KARENS HOUSE |
| License number | 23A122 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 8 |
| Address | 12751 W 56th Pl, Arvada, CO 80002 |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (303) 432‑5466 |
| 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