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Sunshine Gardens West
25 Sunshine Court, Durango, CO 81301
"My mother has been living at Sunshine Gardens West for over 6 years. The staff have been more than helpful and the...
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$5,000
Assisted Living Communities in Durango, CO
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authentic reviews in Durango, CO below include 3 Assisted Living facilities with 9 reviews. On average in Durango, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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3 Providers
Four Corners Health Care Center
2911 Junction Street, Durango, CO 81301
"My mother is staying at Four Corners in Durango. We chose it because it was available and it's close. Everything is...
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Evenings Porch Assisted Living
42811 Highway 160, Bayfield, CO 81122
"My mother has been living at Evenings Porch for only 3 months, but she and the rest of our family absolutely love it and...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Virginia
4.0
Review of Sunshine Gardens West
My husband moved to Sunshine Gardens West. He is in a room by himself which gives him privacy, and that is what he likes about it. The staff is very nice. I have not tasted the food, but he is well...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful review! We’re so pleased to hear that your husband is enjoying his private room and that our staff has made a positive impression. It’s wonderful that he’s...
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Gary
4.0
Review of Four Corners Health Care Center
My mother is staying at Four Corners in Durango. We chose it because it was available and it's close. Everything is going really well, so far. I'm still not allowed inside the facility but from the...
Provider response
Gary, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Four Corners Health Care Center! Thank you so much again for your feedback! We hope you have a...
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wpera
5.0
Review of Sunshine Gardens West
My mother has been living at Sunshine Gardens West for over 6 years. The staff have been more than helpful and the living conditions are excellent. My mother is very happy at Sunshine Gardens and...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Seniors in Durango pay $3,999 per month on average for assisted living, which is hundreds of dollars lower than Colorado’s norm of $4,750 and about 11% lower than care costs nationwide. While monthly care costs in Pueblo trend a little lower at $3,800 per month, seniors in Grand Junction pay about 6% more per month than seniors in Durango. Similarly, care costs in Colorado Springs are about 17% higher than in Durango, and in Denver, rates exceed local care costs by 38%.
Durango
$3,999
Colorado
$4,750
United States
$4,500
Grand Junction
$4,250
Pueblo
$3,800
Colorado Springs
$4,663
Denver
$5,500
Paying for Assisted Living in Durango
In Durango, assisted living facilities charge $3,999 per month on average for housing and services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Durango
Colorado's state Medicaid program, called Health First Colorado, provides the Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver, which may help low-income seniors pay for personal care services at an assisted living community. The waiver has eligibility requirements and may have a wait-list. To be eligible for state funding, residences must meet additional requirements. Colorado also has an optional state supplement program (OSS) that may help cover assisted living room and board expenses for Social Security Income (SSI) recipients.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Colorado page.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living facilities in Durango charge an average monthly rate of $3,999 for care, making this the most economical senior care option surveyed in the city. Seniors who live in their own homes pay about 38% more than assisted living residents for in-home care, which includes basic custodial services, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing. Similarly, nursing home rates are 70% higher than assisted living costs in this city.
In-Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,529
Assisted Living Facility
$3,999
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,815
Note: Data for Durango was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Farmington, NM, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Durango
Durango 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 Durango, please visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Durango
Durango 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.
