Almond Tree Senior Care - Highlands Ranch
9896 Keenan Street, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80130
"We liked that this was a pretty active community...."
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Located 25 miles south of Denver, Highlands Ranch is a small community near the amenities of the larger metro area. This unincorporated area has 103,444 residents, and 12.2% of the population is aged 65 and older. Good water quality, many sunny days each year and close proximity to the mountains are all perks for older adults who call this area home. Highlands Ranch has many attractions of its own, including gardens and parks throughout.
For older adults who need a helping hand with daily living needs, assisted living is a good option. These facilities offer help 24/7, a homelike environment, activities and meals. The average cost for assisted living in Highlands Ranch is $5,500 a month, which is higher than the national average of $4,500 and the state average of $4,750.
This guide offers information about the costs of assisted living and how to pay for care. It also includes local resources for seniors and their families to tap into as they navigate retirement in Highlands Ranch.
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9896 Keenan Street, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80130
"We liked that this was a pretty active community...."
READ MORE8788 S Forrest Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80126
"Our vision is to deliver the ultimate care with the most qualified team. Our team receives exceptional training and support, which allows us..."
READ MORE9970 Silver Maple Road, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80129
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My father-in-law has already moved into Rocky Mountains Assisted Living. We choose it because it is brand new. It is a group-home. It is nice, bright, and airy with very nice people. It just seems like my father-in-law will work really well there. Th..."
READ MORE6824 Chestnut Hill St, Highlands Ranch, CO, 80130
"Welcome to Chestnut Hill, our newest addition to the Rocky Mountain Assisted Living homes. This pristine assisted living home in Highlands R..."
READ MORE3455 South Corona Street, Englewood, CO, 80113
4.2
(35 reviews)
"The people at Brookdale Meridian Englewood were very, very helpful and very caring. You could tell that by just watching how they took care of their current residents. The place was very clean, and we looked at assisted living. They had balconies. It..."
READ MORE6450 South Boston St., Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
4.0
(32 reviews)
"I liked the fact that there were a lot of residents who were engaged in activities and a lot of things to do at Brookdale Greenwood Village. I also liked it because it was the continuing care. The lady that gave me the tour was nice. She knew everybo..."
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5975 South Holly Street, Littleton, CO, 80121
4.3
(28 reviews)
"The staff cares for resident in a professional way. Good communication and good customer service...."
READ MORE5565 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO, 80111
4.5
(18 reviews)
"My parents have moved into The Inn at Greenwood Village. Our experience has been very positive. The staff is excellent. The paperwork and everything was well explained. Their room is small, but it's nice and well maintained. They're enjoying the food..."
READ MORE5195 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO, 80236
3.8
(22 reviews)
"The staff at Sunrise of Pinehurst was knowledgeable. They answered my questions. It was clean. The rooms were nice. They seemed to have quite a few facilities. They had a hair salon and a gym...."
READ MORE7800 S Windermere St , Littleton, CO, 80120
4.6
(10 reviews)
"StoneCreek of Littleton was very clean and very well-appointed. The staff that I met there was very welcoming and friendly. Their salesperson was very easy to talk to and I had the feeling that she was being honest about everything and not trying to ..."
READ MORE535 W Castle Pines Parkway, Castle Pines, CO, 80108
4.3
(14 reviews)
"I loved the openness of Legacy Village of Castle Pines, the huge large windows with lots of sunlight, and the good food. The dining area was fine. I think the building is six years old and it looks to be in perfect shape. The staff during the tour w..."
READ MORE3197 E Hinsdale Ave, Centennial, CO, 80122
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Serenity House got a good rating on the state of Colorado website so we chose it for my mom. It's a lovely place. The staff are helpful and nice. We were able to get a big room. My mom says the food is good. I liked everything about this facility. Th..."
READ MORE3235 S High St, Englewood, CO, 80113
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Serenity House was a very nice, cozy house. The staff was very nice. They had a nice backyard and a deck, and they had nice activities. They took very good care of the residents with medications and everything. What stood out was the location, the si..."
READ MORE6128 S Iola Way, Englewood, CO, 80111
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Serenity House, S. Iola Way was clean and smelled good. They had long-term employees there. They have gardening and a rotating weekly visit from a physical therapist. They do crafts and excursions outside of the home. They had very nicely outfitted b..."
READ MORE8352 E Hunters Hill Dr., Centennial, CO, 80122
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Our visit to Serenity House went well. We met Mike at the door, and we took a tour of the place. It seemed very homey. It had a nice feel when we walked in, it seems like a place where my mom wants to be. They have games and stuff...."
READ MORE5310 West Geddes Ave, Littleton, CO, 80128
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Serenity House Assisted Living is a unique alternative for assisted living services. Our residential homes service only 7 to 8 residents, al..."
READ MORE7783 S. Elizabeth Way, Centennial, CO, 80122
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Lighthouse Assisted Living - Elizabeth House was really good. The size was good. The people were friendly. The activities were good. It had a nice backyard. It was good overall. They take them out to activities, they would bring musicians in, and the..."
READ MORE9350 E Caley Ave, Englewood, CO, 80111
3.9
(7 reviews)
"No one will ever take care of your loved one as you do, but Caley Ridge comes pretty darn close. We had to make the difficult decision to move our sweet, soon to be 96 yr. old, momma to CR after the loss of her husband of 67 yrs, and in the height of..."
READ MORE6318 S Emporia Circle, Englewood, CO, 80111
"Our homes allow residents to experience the highest quality of life with excellent care in a comfortable neighborhood setting. We offer vari..."
READ MORE10760 E Ida Ct, Englewood, CO, 80111
"Serenity House Assisted Living is a unique alternative for assisted living services. Our residential homes service only 7 to 8 residents, al..."
READ MOREAssisted living and other long-term care facilities in Colorado must follow the licensing rules of the Department of Public Health and Environment. The department maintains rules and regulations necessary to ensure adequate care for older adults and others in residential facilities throughout the state.
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Assisted living in Highlands Ranch has an approximate monthly cost of $5,500.
Seniors who choose assisted living care in Highlands Ranch have a higher cost compared to both state and national averages. While the cost in the area is $5,500 a month, seniors across the state pay $750 less a month, while the national average is $1,000 less. Some nearby cities such as Boulder, at $6,275 a month, have higher costs. Colorado Springs and Pueblo both have lower costs, with averages of $4,663 and $3,800 a month, respectively.
Highlands Ranch
$5,500
Colorado
$4,750
United States
$4,500
Boulder
$6,275
Colorado Springs
$4,663
Pueblo
$3,800
Assisted living is one of the more affordable care options in Highlands Ranch with a monthly average of $5,500. Seniors pay $2,275 a month for adult day health care, but all other care options are higher. In-home care costs $1,269 more a month, while home health care, which adds limited skilled nursing services, averages $1,365 a month. The most costly option is nursing home care, which averages $8,669 a month for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$6,769
Home Health Care
$6,864
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$5,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,669
 Note: Data for Highlands Ranch was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.
Colorado has a Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for persons who are Elderly, Blind, or Disabled (EBD). Residents in alternative care facilities in Highlands Ranch may be eligible for financial assistance through this program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Colorado page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.
Highlands Ranch and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Highlands Ranch, please visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.
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Highlands Ranch Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Colorado are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page for more information about these laws.
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We liked that this was a pretty active community.