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9585 W 51st Avenue, Arvada, CO, 80002
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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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The 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.
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.
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
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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!