Located around 11 miles south of Denver and Aurora, and with direct connections to each city via I-25 and I-225, Centennial is a sprawling city with 105,865 residents. Just over 17,300 of its residents are aged 65 and above. Centennial Hospital serves the city day and night, with an emergency room and specialty clinics, including wound care, while the smaller Centennial Medical Center specializes in preventive medicine.Â
Nursing homes, which cost an average of $8,669 per month in Centennial, provide skilled nursing care from appropriately trained and certified personnel. Additional services include personal care, such as help with hygiene, dressing and mobility, as well as meals and security. Seniors who don't need the level of care provided in nursing homes could save quite a lot of money by receiving home health care instead. Alternatively, those who have fewer medical concerns and could benefit from full-time residential care may find that assisted living is a better option.
This guide helps seniors and families compare costs between nursing homes and other types of care available in Centennial, CO. Details about local resources for elderly residents are also provided.