AltaVita plans new cottages and community events in Longmont

AltaVita Senior Residences in Longmont is preparing two public fundraisers and a new phase of housing as the family-run campus expands its local footprint. The project underscores a long-running push to meet senior housing needs with a care model built around separate living settings and community outreach.

Why it matters: - AltaVita Senior Residences is adding new rental cottages for adults 55 and older, extending senior housing options in Longmont. - The expansion builds on a locally owned campus that has focused on memory care, assisted living and independent living in separate buildings. - Upcoming events also raise money for Alzheimer’s and animal welfare groups, reinforcing AltaVita’s role in the community.

What happened: - AltaVita Senior Residences announced upcoming public events and future cottage expansion in Longmont. - The community will host Bowl-4-Brains on Aug. 14 to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. - AltaVita will host Painting for Paws in September to support the Longmont Humane Society. - The community’s website is More information, and the main phone number is (888) 745-8268. - AltaVita also maintains a Facebook page at AltaVita Senior Residences.

The details: - AltaVita sits on land tied to the Macy family’s long history in Longmont. - Don Macy’s father arrived in Longmont in 1922, farmed and bought land, and purchased the farm where AltaVita now sits in 1963. - Macy’s mother moved to Longmont in 1928 to teach, and the couple later raised five children in the community. - Macy later studied at Colorado State University, earned a law degree from the University of Colorado and completed a master’s degree in tax law at New York University. - He spent seven years with a Denver firm before moving into real estate development focused on Longmont. - Macy Development Company, now led by Don Macy, Parker Macy and Sloan Macy, has helped shape Longmont’s commercial landscape with anchor stores, a grocery store, banks, restaurants, apartments and the AltaVita campus. - Dr. Haleh Nekoorad-Long, a geriatric psychiatrist specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s care, partnered with the Macy family after identifying a shortage of support options for local seniors. - AltaVita Memory Care opened in 2012 as the first phase of the project. - The assisted living community opened in 2016. - The independent living community opened in 2019. - AltaVita uses three distinct buildings instead of one large facility. - The memory care building is single-story, secure and organized into themed neighborhoods to help residents orient themselves. - The assisted living and independent living buildings include shared spaces, multiple dining areas and a range of amenities. - AltaVita is owned and operated by the Macy family, which allows on-site decision-making. - During the COVID-19 pandemic, AltaVita kept staffing and services in place and did not cut budgets. - Independent living residents visit a local preschool each month for intergenerational activities. - AltaVita also hosts educational seminars and webinars for the public with healthcare professionals, including Dr. Long. - The community coordinates donation drives for the OUR Center, Mountain States Children’s Home, Longmont HOPE and Toys for Tots.

Between the lines: - AltaVita is positioning itself as more than a housing provider by tying care, outreach and local giving into one campus model. - The three-building layout reflects a resident-first design choice, even if that approach is less efficient to build and operate. - The family ownership structure appears to give AltaVita more flexibility than a corporate chain, especially in emergencies or rapid operational decisions.

What's next: - AltaVita plans to develop new rental cottages for adults 55 and older. - The cottages will offer a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to campus amenities and services. - The community will continue its public events calendar with the August and September fundraisers already scheduled.

The bottom line: - AltaVita is using its next phase of growth to deepen a locally rooted senior living model in Longmont, while keeping community events and outreach at the center of its identity.