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Residents of Denver enjoy all the amenities of a big city without sacrificing easy access to outdoor recreation. Known as The Mile High City, Colorado’s state capital is steeped in Old West history and also provides a modern, vibrant arts, culture and culinary scene with a backdrop of the stunning Rocky Mountains. Colorado is fairly tax-friendly for retirees and allows for pension/annuity subtractions for those over 55 and their beneficiaries. Denver hospitals include the Denver Health Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital and Rose Medical Center. Approximately 11.8% of Denver’s population of slightly under 716,000 is aged 65 and over.
Assisted living facilities provide retirees with supportive services, such as housekeeping, meals and help with routine tasks, such as getting dressed, bathing and grooming. Assisted living may be a good alternative for seniors who don’t require a nursing home level of care but shouldn’t live on their own. The average monthly cost of an assisted living facility in Denver is $5,500.
This guide provides introductory information about assisted living in Denver. Covered topics include average care costs and resources available to seniors in Denver.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Colorado. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
Residents of assisted living facilities in the greater Denver metropolitan area pay an average of $5,500 per month. Prices may vary significantly depending on the neighborhood, services, amenities and quality of the accommodations.
At an average monthly cost of $5,500 per month, assisted living in the Denver metro area is several hundred dollars higher than the state average of $4,750 and $1,000 higher than the national average of $4,500.
Within Colorado, monthly assisted living costs range from a high of $6,275 in Boulder to a low of $3,800 in Pueblo in the south-central part of the state. Residents near the Colorado/Utah border in Grand Junction pay an average of $4,250 per month, while their counterparts in northern Colorado near the border in Fort Collins pay $4,000. Average assisted living costs in Greeley and Colorado Springs are $4,400 and $4,663, respectively.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Colorado.
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(303) 480-6700 |
As the Area Agency on Aging for Denver and surrounding communities, the Aging Disability and Resource Center provides older persons with direct services, information and referrals to community-based programs and activities. Services include health insurance counseling, case management, help accessing long-term care services, wellness screenings and fall prevention workshops. | |
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(303) 480-6734 |
Residents of assisted living facilities and their loved ones can contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program if they have questions or concerns about their legal rights. Trained volunteers and staff investigate complaints and work to find a resolution. The program also provides community education concerning the legal rights of those in long-term care communities. | |
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(720) 865-0603 |
Active Older Adults is a program offered by the City of Denver that’s designed to promote healthy aging among adults aged 50 and over. The program’s activities include outdoor adventures, arts and crafts classes, group lunches, clubs and a wide range of drop-in activities. | |
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(800) 221-3943 |
Residents of Colorado who meet income guidelines may be eligible to receive monthly pension payments from the Colorado Old Age Pension and Medical Care Program. The amount of the monthly payment varies depending on the recipient’s current income and the minimum acceptable income level for that particular year. Recipients may also be eligible to receive Medicare Savings Program benefits. | |
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(303) 914-5832 |
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and their immediate families and survivors can obtain assistance identifying and accessing service-based entitlements. The agency also has a resource directory designed to connect veterans and their families with relevant local, state and federal programs and services. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Denver area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
