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Littleton is a small but steadily growing city located on the outskirts of Denver, Colorado. It’s home to 45,652 residents, and approximately 17.7%, or 8,080, of them are seniors. This community is known for its historic downtown, sunny skies and proximity to HCA Healthcare System’s Rose Medical Center, Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital and other great medical facilities that are a short trip north in Denver. For veteran seniors, the Denver VA Medical Center is located in Littleton.
Assisted living facilities are abundant in this community. They support seniors who can no longer live independently and need help with day-to-day tasks, such as personal care, housekeeping and transportation but who don’t need extensive nursing care. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in the Littleton area pay an average of $5,500 per month for assisted living, which is above the Colorado average of $4,750.
This guide offers an introduction to assisted living in Littleton. It includes information about monthly care costs, financing and free local resources available to support seniors and their families.
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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.
The average cost of assisted living in Littleton is $5,500 per month, but this can vary depending on location and services provided. While it’s less expensive than nursing home care, assisted living can offer luxurious living with on-site medical and memory care or limited amenities for more independent seniors. There are many options available to seniors across Colorado.
Perhaps because of its proximity to Denver, Littleton has higher assisted living costs than the state average. Both numbers are higher than the national average of $4,500 per month, and Denver’s prices are $1,000 higher than this benchmark.
Assisted living costs vary in other Colorado cities. In Denver and neighboring areas, monthly median costs of assisted living are on par with Littleton at $5,500. Outside this major urban region, costs are lower. In Colorado Springs to the south, monthly costs average $4,663. In Telluride to the west, the average monthly cost for assisted living is $4,250, and the cost is lower still in the mountain-side community of Colorado City at $3,800.
Note: Data for Littleton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.
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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The Littleton branch of the SRC supports seniors with targeted services, including outreach at different churches and fairs, Medicaid application assistance, transportation services and an array of recreational and educational groups hosted on-site. | |
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The AAA streamlines access to long-term services and supports in the community. This Denver-based agency serves as an Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) for Colorado and provides information and assistance as well as options counseling for seniors. It supports a Long-Term Care Ombudsman who can be reached at (303) 480-6734. | |
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Colorado’s Medicaid program is called Health First Colorado, and its website provides a wealth of online information about health insurance benefits, application assistance and health care provider referrals. Members can also access a free Nurse’s Advice hotline at (800) 283-3221. | |
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By appointment, the Littleton VSO provides senior veterans and their families with assistance related to local financial relief programs. It can help with many other benefits and services sponsored by the state or local government. | |
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Dental care is available for low-income Arapahoe County residents who are 55 or older and don’t have dental insurance. Fees are on a sliding scale based on income. The clinic is located in Englewood. | |
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A community hub run by the Mission Hills Church, Life Center offers Senior Connections, which is a volunteer-led series that helps seniors stay active with free educational and recreational programs. | |
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Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this website rounds up current information and listings of interest for seniors and their families. It covers health insurance, Medicaid, housing, assisted living facilities and legal issues. | |
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Based in Denver, the Colorado Gerontological Society offers counseling on long-term care, Medicaid and much more to seniors and their caregivers and family. It runs a Telephone Buddy program and offers grants for vision, dental and hearing. Its YouTube channel features tutorials on advance planning and information about changes in regulations and other matters of concern to seniors. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Littleton 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.
