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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Denver, CO for 2024

Denver is the capital city of Colorado and features some beautiful examples of early 19th-century architecture. The city has a population of about 720,000, and 11.5% of residents are over the age of 65. Seniors in Denver have access to excellent medical care facilities at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, which is nationally ranked in nine different procedures and rated as high-performing in geriatrics by US News.

Nursing home care focuses on assisting seniors who require around-the-clock medical care and supervision. This type of care is often the most expensive care option available due to the number of qualified staff required. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Denver is $9,064 for a semiprivate room. Family members may want to look at alternative care options such as assisted living and home care if nursing home care isn’t required.

This guide looks at care costs in Denver and surrounding cities as well as resources that may be of interest to seniors in the Denver area.

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Nursing Home Costs in Denver, CO

Nursing home care in Denver costs an average of $9,064 for a semiprivate room and $10,139 for a private room per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Looking at the average monthly cost of nursing home care in American cities, Denver costs about $1,300 per month more than the national average. Nursing home care in Denver is about $500 per month more than the Colorado state average of $8,517.

Nursing home care in Denver is more expensive than in Colorado Springs ($8,289) and Fort Collins ($8,971). However, it’s similar to neighboring Boulder ($9,049). Across the border in Albuquerque, New Mexico ($8,330), costs are lower.

Denver

$9,064

Colorado

$8,517

The United States

$7,756

Colorado Springs

$8,289

Fort Collins

$8,971

Boulder

$9,049

Albuquerque, NM

$8,330

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Family members may be interested in the costs of other senior care options in Denver if they’re not sure that nursing home care is the right option for their loved one. The cheapest senior care option is adult day care, at an average of $1,625 per month. Assisted living comes in at an average cost of $4,850 per month, and homemaker services and home health aide services both cost an average of $5,720 per month. Nursing home care costs an average of $9,064 for a semiprivate room and $10,139 for a private room per month.

Adult day health care

$1,625

Assisted living

$4,850

Home care

$5,720

Home health care

$5,720

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,064

Nursing home (private room)

$10,139

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Denver, CO

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Denver, CO

These resources may be useful to seniors living in Denver, and the assistance from these resources may help seniors to remain living safely in their homes for a longer period of time.

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Senior Resource Center(303) 238-8151Senior Resource Center is a nonprofit organization that aims to assist seniors to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. Services offered by the organization include shopping assistance, transportation, housekeeping services, assistance with bathing, meal preparation and yard work. Additionally, the group provides in-home respite services to give caregivers a much-needed break. It also runs adult day care centers throughout the city. Some of the services are free, and some incur a charge to help cover costs.
Senior Support Services(303) 832-1622Senior Support Services assist hungry, homeless and low-income seniors in the Denver area. It operates a day center where seniors can safely spend time, socialize and participate in a range of activities. The center provides access to basic medical care and health screenings. A daily hot meal is provided for all seniors at the center. The seniors there have access to transportation and computers with internet access. 
Catholic Charities(303) 742-0828The Catholic Charities of Denver operates The Mulroy Senior Center. Seniors 55 and older are eligible to take part in activities at the Center. Some of the activities offered include arts and crafts, exercise classes, games and puzzles. A healthy meal is served at midday each day to seniors taking part in activities. There’s no charge for any of the activities or the meal. Staff members can assist seniors with transportation and health referrals. 

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