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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Arvada, CO for 2024

With low crime rates and affordable healthcare costs, Arvada has several perks for older adults in retirement. The city is also close to Denver, which makes it easy to access transportation, health care and entertainment options, but it provides a slightly more suburban environment. In Arvada, 17% of the 123,436 people who live in the city are aged 65 and older, and the city offers many senior assistance programs to help these older adults.

Arvada area seniors who need additional help during retirement may choose assisted living communities, which have staff trained to support seniors with the activities of daily living. The average cost for these communities is $5,500 a month in Arvada, compared to $4,500 a month nationally and $4,750 state-wide.

Through this guide, seniors and their families can learn about assisted living options in Arvada, the cost of care and the local resources to assist seniors in enjoying a comfortable retirement.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Arvada

Seniors looking for information about assisted living facilities in Arvada can research licensure and facility resources through the Department of Public Health & Environment. This is the organization that provides oversight for Arvada assisted living communities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Arvada

  • Arvada has a typical climate for the Rocky Mountain region, which is semi-arid with cold, snowy winters and warm, dry summers. The area averages 246 sunny days a year but does receive an average of 61 inches of snow each year. In summer, the high temperature is in the 90s, while the winter low is around 18 degrees.
  • Colorado is considered tax-friendly toward seniors, though it does partially tax Social Security income and retirement account withdrawals. The state has one of the lowest property taxes in the nation and offers a significant exemption for retirement income.
  • Arvada has low violent crime rates compared to U.S. averages, which is a perk for retirees. Property crime rates are slightly higher than national averages, but assisted living communities offer security measures to help lower this risk.
  • The cost of living in Arvada is higher than average in most areas, but its costs for healthcare are 16.4 points lower than national averages.
  • The city has 193 physicians per 100,000 people, meaning health care is accessible to local seniors. Arvada has the UCHealth Arvada West Medical Center as a local hospital option, which is part of the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital network, a high-performing hospital in senior care. SCL Health Saint Joseph is also high performing in senior care, and it is close to Arvada.

Paying for Assisted Living in Arvada

Arvada area seniors can expect to pay around $5,500 a month for assisted living care, depending on the amenities and location of the community.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Arvada’s monthly average for assisted living care is $1,000 more than national averages and $750 higher than the state’s average. Compared to nearby cities, it falls on the high end. Boulder, which averages $6,275, has a higher average, but Pueblo and Fort Collins, which average $3,800 and $4,000, respectively, are lower, as is Greeley, which averages $4,400.

Arvada

$5,500

Colorado

$4,750

United States

$4,500

Fort Collins

$4,000

Boulder

$6,275

Pueblo

$3,800

Greeley

$4,400

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors who choose assisted living in Arvada can expect to pay $5,500 a month for their care, but they do have other options. Adult day health care is the most affordable at $2,275, while nursing home care is the most costly at $8,669. In-home care costs $6,769 a month, while adding nursing care at home requires home health care, which averages $95 more a month.

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 Arvada was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Arvada

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More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits 
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Arvada

Through government and nonprofit agencies in Jefferson and Adams counties, seniors in Arvada can access many free and low-cost services covering everything from nutritional to social programs.

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Apex Community Recreation Center(303) 425-9583The Apex Community Recreation Center offers programs for Arvada seniors, including trips, clubs, groups, fitness programs and educational activities. There is a small fee for daily use of the facility.
Seniors Resource Center(303) 328-8151SRC is the largest nonprofit for older adults in the Denver metro area. It connects seniors to programs such as legal aid, transportation services, caregiver support and community-based programs for seniors. SRC also advocates for the needs of seniors in the local community.
Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency of Aging(303) 480-6700DRCOG’s Area Agency on Aging provides services to those ages 60 and older in Jefferson in Arvada and much of the Denver and Broomfield metro areas. Seniors can call the AAA to talk to an Aging and Disability Resource Specialist to learn about local programs to help them.
PACE Ombudsman Program(303) 480-6734The PACE Ombudsman Program is part of the DRCOG’s services for the elderly. Ombudsmen routinely visit local assisted living facilities to ensure they provide residents quality care. They also work with families who have concerns about care to investigate issues and resolve complaints.
Jefferson County Veterans Services Office(303) 271-4574Through the Jefferson County Veterans Services Office, older adults who are military veterans can connect with the services they earned. The Office offers referral services, assistance with applying for benefits and information for veterans and their spouses about other services they qualify to receive.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Arvada

Arvada 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Colorado

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