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Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a vibrant suburb of Denver, the state’s largest city and capital. Popular with retirees, approximately 19.1% of Wheat Ridge’s overall population of slightly over 32,000 citizens are aged 65 and over. Known as Carnation City because of the location’s thriving carnation production industry, Wheat Ridge has its roots in both agriculture and the 1859 Gold Rush. The downtown district features Gold Rush architecture with unique shopping, entertainment and dining options along with a thriving farmers market. Residents enjoy a classic, four-season mountain lifestyle with plenty of snow in winter and lots of sun in summer.
Residents of assisted living facilities in Wheat Ridge average $4,850 in monthly costs, although prices typically vary between facilities depending on location, amenities and services.
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The average resident of assisted living facilities in Wheat Ridge pays a monthly cost of $4,850, which is several hundred dollars higher than the national average of $4,300 and slightly higher than the Colorado average of $4,575. Monthly costs are higher next door in Kansas at $5,090 but fall to $4,188 in Nebraska and $4,175 in Wyoming. Prices are lower in neighboring Utah at $3,400 and in Arizona at $3,900.
Assisted living costs throughout the state of Colorado range from a low of $3,515 in Greeley to a high of $5,340 in Colorado Springs. Those near the Wyoming border in Fort Collins pay a monthly average of $4,118, while those in Boulder average $5,100 per month. Grand Junction residents pay $3,995, while prices average $3,900 across the state in Pueblo.
Note: Data for Wheat Ridge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver Area, was used instead.
Those who are 65 and older who qualify for Medicaid in Colorado may be able to get assistance for paying with some of the activities of daily living through Health First Colorado. Covered services include basic personal care tasks, errands and light housekeeping. Low-income Colorado residents aged 60 and over may be able to qualify for the state’s Old Age Pension program.
Visit our Assisted Living in Colorado guide to learn more about these programs.
| Contact | Description | |
| Active Adult Center | (303) 205-7500 | Wheat Ridge residents aged 50 and over can access recreational, social and educational activities at the Active Adult Center. Administered by What Ridge Parks & Recreation, the center offers a range of social and recreational activities, including fitness classes, line dancing, group hikes, arts and crafts workshops, book clubs, cooking demonstrations, gardening and bridge. The center is open on weekdays and on weekends for special events. |
| Jefferson County Free Legal Clinics | (720) 772-2501 | Jefferson County Free Legal Clinics provide Jefferson County seniors with no-cost, one-on-one legal advice from local attorneys. A self-help desk enables seniors to access video links to volunteer lawyers. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center | (303) 480-6700 | Jefferson County residents aged 60 and over can receive direct and indirect services from the Aging and Disability Resource Center. As the Area Agency on Aging for parts of Colorado, including Jefferson County, the center provides referrals to local, state and federal resources, case management, Medicare and Medicaid counseling and elderly refugee assistance. |
| Jefferson County Veterans Services | (303) 271-4574 | Jefferson County residents who have served in the U.S. military can access information, services and benefits from the Jefferson County Veterans Services Office. Trained staff provide assistance to former service members, helping them apply for service-based entitlements and access medical care. |
| Colorado Old Age Pension | (303) 271-1388 | Colorado’s Old Age Pension and Medical Care Program is available to low-income residents aged 60 and over. Eligible recipients may also be able to obtain Medicare Savings Program benefits. |
Long-term care facilities in Colorado are regulated by Colorado’s Department of Public Health & Environment. All facilities are required to be in compliance with applicable rules and regulations regarding staffing, accommodations and medication.
Our Assisted Living in Colorado page has more information on these rules and regulations.
