Lakewood Assisted Living
9000 W Virginia Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80223
"Rocky Mountain Assisted living is here to provide you with all of the services and activities you will need. We strive to promote independen..."
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Golden, CO, is considered a suburb of Denver, but it's tucked up right against the Front Range of the Rockies about 20 minutes to the west. The age 65 and older senior population here makes up 11.3% of the 20,460 residents. With abundant sunshine and a temperate climate, retirees can make good use of the outdoors in one of the most walkable cities in the nation. In addition to the nearly 80 assisted living communities in the area, the top three hospitals in the state are also here, including the UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.
Golden offers many assisted living communities at about $5,500 per month to seniors who only need minimal daily assistance but not extensive medical care. This is higher than both the Colorado and national averages. Services include daily routine help with personal grooming and medication management, plus housekeeping along with meals and transportation to any appointments. Enriching activities for entertainment and community involvement are also provided.
The aim of this guide is to share the pros and cons of living in Golden and the various costs of care. Seniors and their families may also access resources such as long-term care advocacy and legal support.
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9000 W Virginia Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80223
"Rocky Mountain Assisted living is here to provide you with all of the services and activities you will need. We strive to promote independen..."
READ MORE16821 West 74th Ave, Arvada, CO, 80007
"Quaker Acres is a 5000 sq foot modern farmhouse-styled home located in the heart of a small west Arvada neighborhood. The area boasts of hor..."
READ MORE6550 Yank Way, Arvada, CO, 80004
4.4
(25 reviews)
"My mom has been at Springwood Retirement Campus for a month now. We like the marketing associate. I felt like she was really honest with us. We like the grounds. It's in the neighborhood that we used to live in, and so we like that, too. We like the ..."
READ MORE1325 Vance St, Lakewood, CO, 80214
4.4
(16 reviews)
"My brother lives there currently after having a stroke with Covid causing his light dementia. He is himself only unable to organize things step by step. He says this is the best place he has ever lived, quiet, clean, good meals and nice people, non s..."
READ MORE10185 West 71st, Arvada, CO, 80004
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I searched a while to find a place for my mother in law. This facility is just like home. My mother in law loves the food, the caregivers we could not ask for me. Julia and her Mom are truly amazing people...."
READ MORE6435 Garrison Street, Arvada, CO, 80004
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Applewood Our House - Arvada is going to fit real well for my wife. It was very clean, very neat, and very well organized. Everybody there was happy, and they had all kinds of activities. They cooked the food right on the premises, and they had a nic..."
READ MORE1182 S Van Gordon Ct, Lakewood, CO, 80228
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Assisted Living in Colorado is so much more to us than caring for the needs of our residents. It is about engaging them each and everyday. H..."
READ MORE3510 Holland Street, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Golden Orchard III. She's had a lot of issues, and they're working through it. As far as I know, they've been good, and they're the only place to take her dog. They worked with me to get her in there. Out of 18 places, they were ..."
READ MORE4800 Tabor St, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033
4.2
(6 reviews)
"My husband moved into Mountain Vista Senior Living Community. So far I think he gets very good care. When I see him, he always looks very well cared for, and very well groomed. He enjoys mealtime. The food is good. He never misses a meal. Everybody's..."
READ MORE11800 W 49TH AVE, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033
3.7
(7 reviews)
"Mountain Vista Senior Living is a clean good place. They have many choices of rooms. The person who assisted me was excellent. He answered all my questions, was straightforward, and was personable. He was great. They have activities, but I couldn't l..."
READ MORE12650 West 64th Ave E172, Arvada, CO, 80005
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Kudos and thanks to the owner of Gardens Care, Jennifer, and their transition specialist, Alan, and all the kind staff at Indian Tree. Indian Tree is the perfect place for my lifelong friend and she went from a scared senior living alone to thriving..."
READ MORE1900 Upham Street, Lakewood, CO, 80214
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I like the staff at Applewood Our House and the small nature of it. The feel is less institutional and more like living at home. It’s just focused on memory care patients, so they all understand and know what to expect in that realm. I didn’t taste t..."
READ MORE1398 Zephyr Street,, Lakewood, CO, 80214
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I stayed at Fountainhead Care for three months. There were no structured activities. I was free to come and go as I pleased. I liked them very much. But it was very difficult to get a hold of somebody if you needed help because there was no personal ..."
READ MORE3880 DOVER ST, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033
4.0
(1 reviews)
"grandmas is a loving place to live we are treated with respect care and love. I loved living there it fells like home. the staff is very loving and they care about the resadents and there familys. ..."
READ MORE1170 Brentwood Street, Lakewood, CO, 80214
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Just for Seniors was very homey and very comfortable. They had a living room and a kitchen. Even in the pandemic, they were able to enjoy one another. They had masks on and did the spacing, but it was comfortable. The staff was very friendly and very..."
READ MORE7950 WEST MISSISSIPPI AVENUE, Lakewood, CO, 80226
3.2
(6 reviews)
"Wonderful friendly caring staff, excellent physical, occupational and speech therapy. ..."
READ MORE1370 SAULSBURY ST, Lakewood, CO, 80214
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Saulsbury Facility is older and in-need of remodeling. I think they have very good and caring staff. The rooms are smaller than the other place I visited, and in need of remodeling. The dining area is nice and provides home-style dining. They're limi..."
READ MORE2013 Holland St, Lakewood, CO, 80215
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I had a tour at Jaxpointe Assisted Living at Holland St. There wasn't much that I liked about it. I chose not to even consider it because the house was not warm and inviting. They had the windows opened on here in Colorado, on a frigid day, trying to..."
READ MORE1625 CARR STREET, Lakewood, CO, 80214
2948 Routt Circle, Lakewood, CO, 80215
"Many assisted living communities have complicated "menus" or "plans" for their services. Here at Family Assisted Living, we have one price t..."
READ MOREThe Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) oversees the licensing of assisted living communities in Golden. Their Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with state regulations and standards to protect the health and safety of all residents. They conduct inspections and investigate complaints to ensure quality care is provided in every facility.
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The current cost of assisted living services in Golden, CO, is $5,500 per month.
Assisted living care costs a bit more in Golden than it does in other parts of Colorado. It's $750 more than the state average and higher than the national average by $1,000. When looking more closely at nearby cities, Golden comes in second only to Boulder, which is $775 higher. The other two closest cities are the army town of Fort Collins, which is $1,500 less, and the college town of Greeley, which is lower than Golden by $1,100. Colorado Springs to the south is $837 less.
Golden
$5,500
Colorado
$4,750
United States
$4,500
Boulder
$6,275
Colorado Springs
$4,663
Fort Collins
$4,124
Greeley
$4,400
There are several options for seniors when it comes to long-term care in Golden. Other than adult day health care, costing $2,275, assisted living is the most affordable. For those who wish to remain in their own homes, there is nonmedical in-home care at $6,769 or home health care provided by licensed medical professionals at $6,864 per month. The highest-priced option is a semiprivate room in a nursing home at $8,669 per month, but this includes continuous skilled nursing care.
In-Home Care
$6,769
Home Health Care
$6,864
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$5,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,669
Note: Data for Golden was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.
Although the state of Colorado does not provide support to seniors for the room and board costs of assisted living residences there are several programs that offer supplemental income that can be used for living expenses. Health First Colorado, the state's Medicaid system, supports two wavers that may provide financial assistance to blind or disabled seniors, and the OAP (old age pension) system and optional state supplement for low-income individuals on SSI payments offers additional financial support.
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.
Golden 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 Golden, please visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.
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Golden 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.
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David
5
Review of Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care was very clean, modern, and well-maintained. It was very positive. I believe they showed me a one-bedroom and they showed me a studio. They had exercise...
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Lori
5
Review of Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care was affordable, the location was perfect, and the room had a big living room and bathroom. The staff have all been very helpful. They have a nice variety...
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Sonja
5
Review of Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care
We chose Golden Lodge Assisted Living & Memory Care for my mother, and the biggest reason was because it's about ten minutes from my house. The place was very nice and very fresh. Everything was...
Provider response
Sonja, thank you for the kind words! We look forward to having your family join ours!