Hillcrest of Loveland
535 N. Douglas Ave., Loveland, CO, 80537
"The staff at Hillcrest was friendly and answered all of our questions. ..."
READ MORELoveland is in Colorado’s Larimer County, roughly an hour north of Denver. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, an estimated 77,194 people lived in the city as of 2021, with just under 19% of those people age 65 or up. With access to some of Colorado’s most respected hospitals, exceptionally comfortable summer weather and some of the best water quality in the nation, Loveland has much to offer its seniors.
Those who choose Loveland as a retirement location may find that assisted living provides moderate day-to-day support with basic life activities without the significantly more expensive 24-hour medical supervision in nursing homes. In Loveland, the average monthly cost of assisted living care is $6,275.
The following guide explains some benefits and drawbacks of life in Loveland, then looks at prices for assisted living care in Loveland and other Colorado cities. It also examines local organizations that work to support the lives of retirees and other senior citizens in the area.
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535 N. Douglas Ave., Loveland, CO, 80537
"The staff at Hillcrest was friendly and answered all of our questions. ..."
READ MORE1875 Fall River Drive, Loveland, CO, 80538
4.8
(18 reviews)
"We chose Bethesda Gardens Loveland for Mom because of the price, and it was also a very classy facility, especially value for the money. It has a very nice common area. The restaurant serves meals on tablecloths and takes your order. Her studio apart..."
READ MORE215 Shupe Circle, Loveland, CO, 80537
"We went to Brookdale Mariana Butte. We didn't view the memory care because the tour person recommended that we not do that with my mother at the time. I'm not quite sure why she didn't want her to see it, but we just trusted her judgment. It was very..."
READ MORE2895 North Empire, Loveland, CO, 80538
4.3
(16 reviews)
"The first impression walking into Brookdale North is a warm inviting living room atmosphere. When the staff meets you at the door, they are very helpful and welcoming. As a home health person working with many Brookdale locations and other senior liv..."
READ MORE2101 S Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO, 80537
4.2
(13 reviews)
"Good Samaritan was nice. I looked at the beautiful cottages. When somebody moves out they go in and redo everything, they even replace the carpets. The staff was nice and very helpful. We dropped in on them and they were nice enough to try and explai..."
READ MORE1153 Finch Street, Loveland, CO, 80537
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff was very friendly at Mirasol Senior, and they gave us a lot of information. The rooms couldn’t be any nicer, wonderful, absolutely clean, and spacious. The residents were very busy, and everybody we talked to was very happy about where they..."
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1422 W 29TH ST, Loveland, CO, 80538
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother lived at Lakeview Commons for nearly a year. This is a first rate facility where each of the employees that I met seemed to honestly care for each resident. The facility is very clean, the food is good and tailored to the clientele . There..."
READ MORE605 California Ave, Loveland, CO, 80537
4.0
(9 reviews)
"We selected Courtyard of Loveland for my brother. We are quite pleased with it. It is very friendly. We have had nothing but good experiences with the staff. The rooms are fine. They vary in sizes. We got a smaller one because that's what my brother ..."
READ MORE2115 EAGLE DR, Loveland, CO, 80537
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I'm in Loveland House now. They look after you, but they don't do everything for you, which what it should be, I think. They would have you keep in touch with how to do laundry and dishes and stuff like that. I've gained some weight, so food is defin..."
READ MORE1365 West 29th Street, Loveland, CO, 80538
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Mom has been to North Shore for about a month. She had to stay in that facility because it was her doctor's advised to her. But she's doing great now. We never had a problem during her stay in this nursing home. They treat her with care & respect. On..."
READ MORE875 Crabapple Drive, Loveland, CO, 80538
"A Friend Of The Family is a private in-home caregiving service, providing a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for end-of-life care...."
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5055 S. Lemay Ave., Fort Collins, CO, 80525
4.5
(22 reviews)
"I went to visit Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care. It was a beautiful place. The grounds were fabulous. It was on 11 acres. All of the wings were joined together, which was nice. There were just a few apartments in each little section, whi..."
READ MORE1002 Rule Drive, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
"My parents will be moving into Brookdale Fort Collins Assisted Living. They're going to assess them to determine if they're going to go into assisted living or the bridges program. We had planned on putting them into the memory care system, but after..."
READ MORE1328 N. 1st Street, Berthoud, CO, 80513
5.0
(5 reviews)
"We went to Apple Leaf Assisted Living in person because we wanted to see the place but unfortunately, there was one small problem so that's not going to work for us. It's very warm, it's a small place and the personnel is very nice and very loving. ..."
READ MORE4750 Pleasant Oak Drive, Fort Collins, CO, 80525
4.2
(23 reviews)
"MacKenzie Place Fort Collins was really nice. It's just a little bit farther from where I live than some other places. It's very clean and the restaurant looked phenomenal. They had staff members for just the restaurant. If it was a little closer, I ..."
READ MORE1475 Main St, Windsor, CO, 80550
"My mom moved into Columbine Commons. It gets rated really high, and they have a good record. They're fully staffed. They have no problems keeping their staff. They're very caring and loving people. My mom's been really happy with her care. They take ..."
READ MOREThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is the government agency responsible for overseeing assisted living facilities in Loveland and ensuring they comply with state law. Colorado law generally considers assisted living residences with as few as three non-owner occupants to also fall under the licensing duties of the CDPHE.
The Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2021 reports that Loveland’s assisted living facility residents pay an average of $6,275 per month for such care.
Loveland’s monthly costs are considerably higher than Colorado’s state average of $4,750 and the national average of $4,500. The second-most-expensive city in Genworth’s Colorado data is Denver, where seniors pay $5,550 a month. In Grand Junction, far to the west and close to the Utah border, seniors pay $4,250 a month, and in Fort Collins, just north of Loveland, they pay $4,000. The state’s lowest reported prices are in Pueblo at $3,800.
Loveland
$6,275
Colorado
$4,750
United States
$4,500
Grand Junction
$4,250
Pueblo
$3,800
Denver
$5,500
Fort Collins
$4,000
The most expensive type of long-term care in Loveland, as in most markets, is nursing home care; a semiprivate room is well into five digits at $12,167 a month. In-home and home health care average $6,769 in the city, approximately $500 per month more than assisted living. Adult day health care only provides coverage during regular work hours but is still expensive at $4,333 per month.
In-Home Care
$6,769
Home Health Care
$6,769
Adult Day Health Care
$4,333
Assisted Living Facility
$6,275
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$12,167
Note: Data for Loveland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boulder, was used instead.
Health First Colorado, the state’s Medicaid plan, helps qualified seniors pay for assisted living costs. In addition, eligible residents can take advantage of the state’s waiver programs and several other programs that aren’t state funded.
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.
The government agencies and nonprofit organizations in the following chart support Loveland-area seniors through opportunities for continuing education, social connection and age-appropriate exercise.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Larimer County Office on Aging | (970) 498-7750 | This office is a central point for various programs aimed at improving the quality of life for older residents of Loveland county. Its Transition Coordination Services program helps seniors in assisted living communities and nursing homes make informed choices about when and how to change their living environments or care types. |
Chilson Senior Center | (970) 962-2783 | Senior-specific activities at this location include fitness groups and friendly competition through pickleball, volleyball and table tennis events; drop-in and league play are available. The center organizes group fishing trips, throwback dance parties and educational seminars. There's also an on-site spa with professional podiatry and massage therapy. |
Colorado State University Lifelong Learners | (970) 491-4860 | Non-degree-seeking Colorado seniors may audit Colorado State University classes without paying tuition, though they may still be responsible for associated fees. Though there's no CSU campus in Loveland proper, the college's flagship campus is just 30 minutes to the north in Fort Collins, and some classes are available online. |
Loveland Public Library | (970) 962-2665 | Loveland's public library has a wide array of programming for older adults, including book clubs, gardening classes and memory cafes. It also provides basic technology training in its large computer lab, helping seniors get up to speed on understanding different operating systems, working with cloud storage and more. |
Good Health Will | (970) 624-6002 | Patterned after traditional Goodwill stores, this nonprofit organization accepts donations of durable medical equipment for low-price resale to those who need it. Equipment includes communication devices, weighted silverware for those with Parkinson's and other diseases that can increase hand tremors, back supports and daily living aids. |
Loveland 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
Sharon B
5
Review of Brookdale North Loveland
The first impression walking into Brookdale North is a warm inviting living room atmosphere. When the staff meets you at the door, they are very helpful and welcoming. As a home health person...
Assisted Living
Kathy
5
Review of Bethesda Gardens Loveland
We chose Bethesda Gardens Loveland for Mom because of the price, and it was also a very classy facility, especially value for the money. It has a very nice common area. The restaurant serves meals...
Assisted Living
Wendy
5
Review of Bethesda Gardens Loveland
I toured Bethesda Gardens Loveland for my parents. I like the common areas, the dining rooms, and the activities that they offered. The rooms that I saw, they were studio apartments, I think, and...