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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Castle Rock, CO for 2024

Castle Rock is located in the heart of Colorado, just south of Denver. It has a population of 76,353, 10.4% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. Thanks to stunning nature and retiree-friendly tax laws, Castle Rock makes a great retirement location. The city is home to several assisted living facilities that can support older adults in their retirement.

Assisted living communities may be a good choice for seniors who desire a helping hand with daily tasks but don’t need medical care. It usually includes assistance with tasks like dressing, grooming and bathing, along with housekeeping and laundry. Seniors in Castle Rock pay on average $5,500 per month, which is higher than both the Colorado average and the U.S average.

This guide serves as an introduction to assisted living in Castle Rock. Seniors will learn about the cost of care in Castle Rock and other parts of Colorado as well as alternative long-term care choices. The guide also covers payment options and offers a variety of resources that seniors may find useful.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Castle Rock

The Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division governs assisted living communities in Colorado. This department is responsible for regulating the facilities and ensuring compliance with state laws. Failure to pass inspections may result in fines and plans of correction.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Castle Rock

  • Castle Rock has a relatively high cost of living. On a 100-point scale where 100 is the national average, Castle Rock scores 137.8 compared to the Colorado average of 120.5. Despite overall high costs, health care is lower than average at 83.1, and utility costs are also slightly below the national average.
  • The state of Colorado doesn’t require retirees to pay tax on their Social Security income, and it allows for large deductions on all other retirement income. It has some of the lowest property taxes, but sales taxes are high.
  • The climate in Castle Rock is hot in summer with highs of around 86 degrees and very cold in winter with lows of around 19 degrees. The city receives some form of precipitation around 70 days per year. Summer weather is rated at 9 out of 10 on the BestPlaces Comfort Index, and winter weather is rated at 5.5 out of 10.
  • Castle Rock is home to a number of health care facilities. Centura Castle Rock Adventist Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Castle Rock Medical Offices – Castle Rock are among the most highly reviewed hospitals in the area. Both offer a wide variety of services.
  • The air quality in Castle Rock and the rest of Douglas County is fair. Ozone pollution was given an F, the lowest rating. According to the American Lung Association, 24-hour particle pollution was rated a D although it passed the annual particle pollution test.

Paying for Assisted Living in Castle Rock

Seniors in Castle Rock pay around $5,500 for assisted living care, but this cost can differ according to the location of the community and the amenities and services provided.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The average monthly cost of assisted living care in Castle Rock is around $5,500 per month, which is $1,000 more than the national average and $750 more than the state average. To the south in Colorado Springs, seniors pay slightly more at $4,663, and further south in Pueblo, care is significantly cheaper than Castle Rock, costing around $3,800 per month. In the Western Slope in Grand Junction, care costs are $1,250 less expensive than Castle Rock, while up in Boulder, care is significantly more costly at around $6,275 per month on average.

Castle Rock

$5,500

Colorado

$4,750

The United States

$4,500

Colorado Springs

$4,663

Grand Junction

$4,250

Pueblo

$3,800

Boulder

$6,275

he Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

A variety of long-term care options is available for seniors in Castle Rock. Both in-home care, which includes assistance with personal care, and home health care, which includes medical assistance, cost more than assisted living at $6,769 and $6,864 per month. Adult day health care is the least expensive option, costing about $2,275 per month. Nursing homes offer the most complete care, so a semiprivate room costs around $3,169 more per month than assisted living.

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Castle Rock

There are several options available to help you pay for assisted living in Castle Rock, including Supplemental Security Income Category G.  State programs include Health First Colorado and the Colorado Old Age Pension.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Colorado page.

Financial Assistance in Colorado

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 Castle Rock

Older adults in Castle Rock have free resources that they can use to help them age well. Local and national programs offer a variety of services, such as options counseling, financial assistance and support groups. The following contacts connect seniors to advisers and specialists.

ResourceContactService
Castle Rock Senior Activity Center(303) 688-9498Castle Rock Senior Activity Center supports seniors through a range of useful programs and services. Services include hot lunches and health care support, as well as a golf, softball gardening club. There are also educational resources such as legal presentations, financial services and a low vision support group.
Douglas County Veterans Services(303) 663-6200Douglas County Veterans Services offers veterans and their family members support. Services include help accessing veterans benefits such as burial, survivor and disability benefits. The staff can also assist with accessing emergency funds and state grants. There is also a veterans crisis helpline that provides 24/7 confidential crisis support.
Aging Resources of Douglas County(303) 814-4300Aging Resources of Douglas County is a community aging center that connects seniors to a diverse range of services and resources that help them to maintain independence as long as possible and age well. Some of the ways they can help include transportation, support groups and food assistance.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)(303) 297-0408The RSVP program is a nationally run program that connects older adults over the age of 55 with meaningful local volunteer opportunities for nonprofit partners. Seniors can get involved in a wide variety of programs, such as tutoring children in schools, delivering meals to seniors, working with veterans and gardening.
Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(303) 862-3524The Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program assists seniors living in long-term care communities such as assisted living facilities. They serve as advocates who regularly visit residents and investigate any complaints and claims of abuse, neglect or inadequate care.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Castle Rock

Castle Rock 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

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Brenda

I visited this facility

Review of Bonaventure of Castle Rock

Bonaventure of Castle Rock was like a five-star hotel. It was absolutely hands down, flipping gorgeous. It was beautiful. It was really new, just the style of the building and the amenities. The...

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Pam

I visited this facility

Review of Bonaventure of Castle Rock

We did a tour of Bonaventure of Castle Rock. They were going to do a dual setup for my dad, which was very kind. It was one of the reasons I appreciated them so much. They really worked with us to...

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T.F.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bonaventure of Castle Rock

The respite care experience we had in Bonaventure of Castle Rock assisted living was good. I liked how efficient they were and my dad was treated very well there. We just decided that, with the...

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