The neighborhood matters when families are comparing convenience, healthcare access, and the ease of regular visits.
Healthcare access
CommonSpirit Emergency & Urgent Care and Kaiser Permanente are about 0. 3 miles south on Wadsworth, with St. Anthony Hospital about 6 miles northwest.
Easy regular visits
Families can orient around W Yale Ave, W Hampden Ave, and US-285, with direct approaches from C-470, 6th Ave, and I-70.
Errands and trail access
Bear Creek Plaza, nearby coffee, King Soopers, and the Bear Creek Greenbelt make common stops easy before or after a visit.
The neighborhood around Bear Creek
Bear Creek Retirement sits on the west side of South Wadsworth Boulevard in Lakewood, tucked between the Bear Creek Greenbelt and the shops at Bear Creek Plaza. Families are minutes from US-285, close to coffee and groceries, and near one of Lakewood's most familiar trail corridors.
Local orientation guide
The practical details families ask for next
Use this guide for the concrete orientation details: the closest medical care, what is walkable, where to turn from US-285, and how far common errands are from the community.
0.3 mi
Closest emergency and urgent care
CommonSpirit and Kaiser Permanente on S Wadsworth
1.2 mi
Groceries and pharmacy
King Soopers north on Wadsworth
Steps
Bear Creek Greenbelt
Trail access, ponds, wetlands, and open space nearby
US-285
Simple family visits
Easy approach from Hampden, C-470, 6th Ave, and I-70
Address
3151 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Map and arrival
Orient around Wadsworth, Yale, and US-285
Use the map after the neighborhood context: Bear Creek sits between the shopping plaza and the greenbelt, with the cleanest visitor approaches coming from Yale, Hampden, and US-285.
Closest care and essentials
The highest-priority stops are on the same corridor
Emergency and urgent care is just south on Wadsworth. Groceries, pharmacy, coffee, and daily errands stay close enough that a regular visit does not need to become a long multi-stop trip.
Medical care nearby
CommonSpirit Emergency & Urgent Care Lakewood
3280 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Closest option for immediate care with both ER and urgent care services.
Emergency 24/7, urgent care daily 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
View on mapKaiser Permanente Lakewood Emergency and Urgent Care Center
3280 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Co-located at the same Wadsworth medical campus for Kaiser members.
View on mapCommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital
11600 W 2nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80228
Full-service Level I trauma center for inpatient and specialty care.
View on mapKing Soopers Pharmacy
1927 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Closest full-service pharmacy on the same boulevard.
View on mapWalgreens
7551 W Alameda Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
Drive-thru pharmacy option.
View on mapGroceries, pharmacy, and everyday errands
Bear Creek Plaza Shopping Center
3200-3234 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Everyday services plus restaurants, coffee, and retail in one cluster.
View on mapKohl's (Bear Creek Plaza area)
S Wadsworth corridor between W Yale Ave and US-285, Lakewood, CO 80227
Easy stop for quick household and apparel needs.
View on mapKing Soopers
1927 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Full grocery, bakery, floral, and pharmacy.
View on mapNatural Grocers
S Wadsworth corridor, Lakewood, CO
Organic and natural grocery option along the same corridor.
View on mapSafeway
3900 Wadsworth Blvd, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Alternative full-service grocery option when heading farther north.
View on mapNearest Cross Streets and Major Intersections
S Wadsworth Blvd & W Yale Ave
Closest major signalized intersection
Best landmark for first-time visitors heading to Bear Creek Retirement.
S Wadsworth Blvd & W Hampden Ave (US-285)
Just south of the community
The easiest connection for C-470, foothills routes, and downtown Denver via 285.
S Wadsworth Blvd & W Jewell Ave
About 1 mile north
Primary junction for the Bear Creek Plaza and King Soopers retail corridor.
Getting Here
From US-285
Exit at S Wadsworth Blvd and head north about 0.5 miles. The community is on your left just past Bear Creek Plaza.
From 6th Ave / I-70
Take S Wadsworth Blvd south. Bear Creek Retirement is on your right between W Yale Ave and W Hampden Ave.
From C-470
Exit at Morrison Rd or US-285, then follow Wadsworth north. Typical drive is about 10 to 15 minutes based on traffic.
Coffee, Cafes, and Quick Bites
Nearby favorites residents and visiting families use often.
Cafe Ole
3225 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
South American-style neighborhood coffee right at Bear Creek Plaza.
View on mapThe Bardo Coffee House (South Wadsworth)
3333 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
Calm atmosphere with indoor seating for family meetups.
Open daily 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
View on mapCultivar Cafe
7595 W Yale Ave, Lakewood, CO 80227
Nitro cold brew, baked goods, and a soup-and-salad bar.
View on mapFront Porch Coffee Shop
3101 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227
Local neighborhood coffee stop with a quieter, casual feel.
Weekday and Saturday mornings.
View on mapDutch Bros Coffee
45 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228
Fast drive-thru option for early morning and evening runs.
Open daily 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
View on mapParks, Trails, and the Outdoors
Nature access is one of the strongest day-to-day lifestyle advantages of this location.
Bear Creek Greenbelt Park
Direct access from S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
379-acre preserve with trails, wetlands, fishing ponds, and wildlife. The corridor links west toward Bear Creek Lake Park.
View on mapBear Creek Lake Park
15600 W Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO 80228
2,624-acre regional park with hiking, fishing, paddling, beach access, and picnic areas.
View on mapStone House Trailhead (Bear Creek Greenbelt)
S Estes St, Lakewood, CO 80227
Popular parking trailhead with a roughly 2-mile round-trip walk to the bridge near Wadsworth.
View on mapCarmody Park & Recreation Center
2200 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80227
Indoor pool, fitness spaces, and family programming.
View on mapDining Nearby
Families usually start with Bear Creek Plaza directly across the lot, then continue north or south on Wadsworth between Hampden and Jewell for additional quick-service and sit-down options.
Quick-Reference Distance Guide
| Destination | Approx. distance | Approx. drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe Ole (Bear Creek Plaza) | 0.2 mi | 1 min |
| CommonSpirit ER & Urgent Care Lakewood | 0.3 mi | 1 min |
| The Bardo Coffee House | 0.4 mi | 2 min |
| Cultivar Cafe | 0.6 mi | 3 min |
| King Soopers (S Wadsworth) | 1.2 mi | 4 min |
| Front Porch Coffee Shop | 1.5 mi | 5 min |
| Carmody Recreation Center | 2.0 mi | 6 min |
| Dutch Bros Coffee | 3.0 mi | 8 min |
| Bear Creek Lake Park (main entrance) | 4.0 mi | 10 min |
| Safeway (Wheat Ridge) | 5.0 mi | 12 min |
| St. Anthony Hospital | 6.0 mi | 12-15 min |
My family has no regrets. Our mother is a different person today, with a better outlook. We cannot thank the staff enough for their professionalism and level of care.
J. Stinson
