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The Gardens at St. Elizabeth is located in historic north Denver, near downtown and the Highlands neighborhood. The Gardens' unique retirement community lifestyle encourages the bond of faith through a variety of spiritual, social and cultural opportunities. Families and residents find peace of mind knowing that a comprehensive array of retirement community services is available on-site.
1995
Christ the King Chapel Centennial.
The Sisters of Charity Healthcare Systems assumed control of The Gardens at St. Elizabeth, along with several other facilities in Colorado.
1996
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) was formed. CHI was originally formed from the Franciscan Healthcare and Sisters of Charity Healthcare Systems coming together.
1997
CHI and Adventist Healthcare Systems formed a joint venture since both had similar values. They called the new venture Centura, reflecting the 100 years (Century) of health ministries of both CHI (Sisters of Charity/Franciscans) and Adventist Healthcare. In 1997, Centura Health took over management of The Gardens at St. Elizabeth.
2016
The Gardens at St. Elizabeth transitioned to CHI Living Communities, a subsidiary of CommonSpirit Health.
The Gardens at St. Elizabeth offers the following options:
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The Gardens at St. Elizabeth is a member organization of CHI Living Communities, a subsidiary of CommonSpirit Health. CHI Living Communities provides comprehensive care in a variety of living options, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services.
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Jane Woloson
Executive Director
Jane Woloson
Executive Director
Aram Haroutunian
Director of Mission Integration/Chaplain
Aram Haroutunian
Director of Mission Integration/Chaplain
Chef Jorge Balderrama
Dining Services Director
Chef Jorge Balderrama
Dining Services Director
Melissa Santistevan
Director of Marketing
Melissa Santistevan
Director of Marketing
Jordan Neuerburg
Human Resources Director
Jordan Neuerburg
Human Resources Director
Jessica Humphrey
Business Office Manager
Jessica Humphrey
Business Office Manager
Andy Padilla
Activities Coordinator
Andy Padilla
Activities Coordinator
Jess Peterson
Wellness Coordinator
Jess Peterson
Wellness Coordinator
Tammy Mendez
Housekeeping Manager
Tammy Mendez
Housekeeping Manager
Freddy Salazar
Maintenance Director
Freddy Salazar
Maintenance Director
The Gardens at St. Elizabeth’s historic chapel is the centerpiece of this community offering daily Mass and Rosary. The Chapel is also open to residents who want to spend time in its peaceful solitude. When visiting our community, please stop by the chapel. Then you’ll understand why we say, “Our chapel is filled with 100 years of prayers.”
1894
What is now The Gardens at St. Elizabeth was originally constructed as the Oakes Home, a tuberculosis sanatorium. It was built by the Reverend Frederick Oakes, an Episcopalian Minister.
1897
Christ the King Chapel (originally named Chapel of Our Merciful Savior) was built in the Colonial Revival style.
1934
The TB sanatorium was closed. Attempts were made to treat those suffering from other illnesses. The project failed, and the building was again closed in 1941.
1943
The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration purchased the Oakes Home property from the Episcopalian Diocese of Colorado. It was used as the Motherhouse for the Sisters and was named St. Joseph Convent.
1954
The Sisters moved their Motherhouse to the site of the Modern Woodmen of America Sanatorium in Colorado Springs. The Sisters then moved the residents from Mount Elizabeth Retreat in Morrison, Colorado - a home for the aged, which the Sisters operated - to the vacated Motherhouse and named it St. Elizabeth’s Retreat.
1974
Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for a new three-story building to be erected on the site east of the Chapel.
1975
Residents were moved from St. Elizabeth’s Retreat (the old Oakes Home) to the new structure, consisting of 198 units, which was named St. Elizabeth Center. The Oakes Home was then demolished, but the Chapel was preserved.
1975
The Chapel, called Christ the King Chapel, was named a historic landmark of the City of Denver by Historic Denver, Inc.
1987
On March 26, groundbreaking ceremonies took place for the erection of a 14-story building with 144 apartments west of the Chapel.
1988
In August, the new structure was opened for occupancy and dedicated on September 11. The name was changed to The Gardens at St. Elizabeth.
1997
Christ the King Centennial.
2016
The Gardens at St. Elizabeth transitioned to CHI Living Communities, a subsidiary of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI).
2019
Renovation of Independent Living Tower Building started.
