Assisted Living Facilities in Delta, CO

To help you with your search, browse the 29 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Delta. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Delta 4.4 out of 5 stars.

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Delta gets its name from its location on the Delta where Uncompaghre River meets the Gunnison. Confluence Park sits at this spot and seniors who enjoy the outdoors may enjoy walking along its trails or fishing on the lake.

People aged 65 and over make up around 22 percent of Delta's 8,800 residents. There are 2 assisted living facilities in the city offering accommodation to the senior population and they are administered by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Facilities that receive Medicaid reimbursements are called alternative care facilities.

• The Delta area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Delta County Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• All Points Transit offers a Dial-A-Ride service to residents of Delta. This is a door-to-door service and Medicaid pays for approved trips. All Points Transit also coordinate trips from Delta to Grand Junction once or twice a month.
• All retirement income is subject to state income tax in Colorado, including Social Security, pensions and retirement funds. A large deduction is available for people aged 55 and over and this increases when they turn 65, so seniors in Delta can keep their tax bills low.
• Delta has an overall crime rate of 46 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is higher than 93 percent of other U.S. cities. Although the violent crime rate is lower than the Colorado average, property crime occurs at a rate of 44.88 crimes per 1,000 residents, compared to the state average of 27.02. Seniors may wish to ask facilities they tour about safety measures so they can be confident their belongings are secure.
• Delta has warm summers and an average high in July of 91 degrees. Winters can be cold, with January lows of 15 degrees. The city also sees around 61 inches of snow each year, 35 inches more than the national average, which may keep seniors inside more than they'd like during the winter months.
  
• The overall cost of living in Delta is 95 on the Sperling index, five points lower than the national average. Seniors can save money on many everyday expenses including healthcare and transportation, however food is expensive in the city, with grocery costs ranked nine points higher than the U.S. average.

Assisted Living costs in Delta start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Delta and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.