Lee McCutchen opened Evenings Porch in 2014 so his mother would have a place to receive the best possible care. After a serious car accident in 2015, Lee became a resident himself. Living here the way our residents do shaped everything: primarily organic meals, vegetables from our own garden, nature photography on the walls, and surroundings that feel like home instead of an institution.
Personal care, wholesome food, and meaningful days, all under one roof in the Bayfield countryside.
Evenings Porch offers low-level (Class 2) laser therapy as an optional add-on service, provided under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. This gentle, non-invasive light therapy has supported residents through rehabilitation and helped keep them comfortable during hospice care. Our founder, Lee, credits daily laser therapy with much of his own recovery, and it is part of our wider focus on brain health and healing.
Tour our home, meet our caregivers and residents, and ask every question you have.
We talk through health history, routines, and preferences to build a care plan focused on comfort and safety.
Pick from main-level studios, deluxe studios, and larger apartments, each with a private bath.
We help coordinate the move and setup so your loved one can settle in and start making friends.
Having worked in the Home Health field for 20 years... I've seen numerous assisted living situations. Evening's Porch stands out... It is beautifully designed with the residents' comfort and dignity in mind... Evening's Porch is the closest atmosphere to being in your own home I have ever encountered.
...your attention to detail and caregiving are off the chart. I can't emphasize how thrilled I am to have moved him to Evening's Porch. One of my best decisions ever!
The facility is top notch, immaculate, and the staff is amazing. My guest room was beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed having meals with the residents... It felt like a family atmosphere, the staff was attentive, caring, and again, made you feel at home.
You and your staff have done a fabulous job creating an environment for seniors that goes above and beyond what other similar facilities have done... it is always a pleasure to work with Evening's Porch.
We are a small, 16-bed assisted living home. Our size lets caregivers know every resident personally and keeps the atmosphere warm and home-like.
Care includes a private room with individual heating and cooling, an in-room emergency call system, three nutritious meals with snacks available around the clock, medication management, daily housekeeping, weekly laundry, daily social activities, and caring staff available 24 hours a day.
We offer main-level studios, an ADA-accessible studio, deluxe studios, a Studio Grande, south studios, and a two-room apartment. Every room has a private bath, and several are a great fit for couples.
Residents enjoy drumming and music, mindfulness, games like bingo and croquet, gardening, our walking labyrinth, a garden walkway with Harmony Park chimes, and scenic outings on our community bus. Activities are designed to keep both body and brain engaged.
Yes. Low-level (Class 2) laser therapy is available as an optional add-on service, provided under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Ask our team whether it may be a good fit for your loved one.
Our kitchen staff prepares wholesome, primarily organic meals using fresh ingredients from local growers, and in the summer we grow our own vegetables. Sugar-free, gluten-free and dairy-free options are encouraged and available.
Yes. Family is always welcome, and we have guest rooms upstairs for short visits, based on availability.
We are located at 42811 Hwy 160 in Bayfield, Colorado, and serve families in Bayfield, Ignacio, Durango, and throughout La Plata County.
