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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Highlands Ranch, CO for 2024

 

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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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Highlands Ranch

Assisted 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.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Highlands Ranch

 

  • Though Highlands Ranch has a high cost of living, 43 percentage points higher than national averages and 23 points higher than state averages, its overall costs for health care are about 17% lower than the U.S. average.
  • Access to medical care is a perk of living in Highlands Ranch, as there are 172 physicians per 100,000 residents. Though this is less than the national average of 210, it is still a high percentage. The USCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital is located within the city, and residents are not far from the quality medical facilities in Denver.
  • Highlands Ranch has a typical mountain city semiarid climate. Winters are quite cold and snowy, with 78 inches of snow on average, but summer is comfortable with minimal rainfall. The city averages 246 sunny days per year compared to the national average of 205 sunny days.
  • The Highlands Ranch area has low violent crime rates that are 8 points lower than national norms. Property crime rates are 2 points lower than national norms. These facts may give seniors peace of mind.
  • The water quality in Highlands Ranch is high, scoring 100 out of 100 points compared to the national average of 55. In contrast, the city receives an F rating for air quality from the American Lung Association, though it does get a passing score for annual particle pollution.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Highlands Ranch

 

Assisted living in Highlands Ranch has an approximate monthly cost of $5,500.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Highlands Ranch

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.

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 Highlands Ranch

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Highlands Ranch

 

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Colorado

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Julia

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

Review of Wind Crest

Wind Crest Senior Living is a huge senior living place, and it looks excellent. I like everything about it. They probably have 10 different buildings. But it's a different gig because you're buying...

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Jenan

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

Review of Wind Crest

My mom is currently staying at Wind Crest. The physical appearance is beautiful. It's very nice. The building is newer and well-kept. It's on a lot of acres. However, they're understaffed and...

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Danielle Thomas

I visited this facility

Review of Almond Tree Senior Care - Highlands Ranch

We liked that this was a pretty active community.

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