Legacy House Elder Care
10405 W. Berry Dr, Littleton, CO, 80127
"At Legacy House Elder Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff e..."
READ MOREAssisted living offers seniors a balance of homelike comforts and independence with around-the-clock access to the extra care they may need. Older adults who can no longer live in their own homes safely can benefit from on-site assistance while still enjoying private apartments, regular activities, social opportunities and excursions. While total care costs can vary by facility, the median cost of assisted living in Lakewood, CO, is $5,500—slightly higher than the median costs for Colorado and the United States as a whole.
This guide is designed to inform seniors about assisted living options and costs, helping them to compare alternatives within the Lakewood and broader Colorado areas. A list of resources, including agencies and programs that serve seniors, is also included.
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10405 W. Berry Dr, Littleton, CO, 80127
"At Legacy House Elder Care, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff e..."
READ MORE10100 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033
" MorningStar of Wheat Ridge is an active senior living community conveniently located less than 20 minutes away from Denver, Arvada, and La..."
READ MORE301 South Harrison Street, Denver, CO, 80209
"Ask About Our Limited Time Founders Club Specials NOW OPEN! Enjoy the life you deserve at ACOYA Cherry Creek. Our Independent Living and..."
READ MORE2100 South Josephine St, Denver, CO, 80210
"MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park offers exceptional assisted living South Denver seniors can rely on. With 85,0..."
READ MORE2835 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO, 80211
4.5
(13 reviews)
"I visited Gardens at St. Elizabeth and would love to go there, but I am not sure I can afford it. I have eaten good meals there. They do different kinds of activities and had anything you could want, which is why I wanted to live there. ..."
READ MORE4800 Old S Wadsworth Blvd, Littleton, CO, 80123
4.6
(8 reviews)
"The Manor on Marston Lake was a small place. It's family-run. The ratio of caregivers to residents was low. So they can give more personal time. They answered all of our questions, and brought in grandma, had lunch there, and let her participate in a..."
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555 E 11TH AVE, Denver, CO, 80203
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My son has struggled for many years before arriving at Monarch and he has now been in Monarch for 15 years without any incidents. He is doing so well there! And i am thankful for all that they do for him! He loves the staff and other residents and s..."
READ MORE4115 W. 38th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80212
3.9
(14 reviews)
"My friend is moving into The Argyle. It's a nice place, very quiet, serene, and comfortable. The staff is very helpful and very wonderful to work with. She has a private room and it's very nice and clean. It's a 12'x12' room; they put in new carpet f..."
READ MORE3241 S Mabry Way, Denver, CO, 80236
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Tender Care is a wonderful place! My mother lives here and I never have to worry about her care, because I know the staff are doing a fantastic job. All the staff are professional, well trained and compassionate. The owners Mike and Joe are both RN's..."
READ MORE1055 Clermont St, Denver, CO, 80220
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My Grandmother, a 98 year old veteran of the second world war, has stayed at this facility for respite care several times over the last few years, and I've always been very impressed. The building is aging, and it shows, but it is kept up well and al..."
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 MORE6445 Saulsbury Court, Arvada, CO, 80003
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I very much like Jaxpointe Assisted Living because they don't have more than eight residents. It is a house with three bathrooms, a big living room, a big kitchen, dining room, and five bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms are shared, and mom is in one of t..."
READ MORE6271 West Maplewood Place, Littleton, CO, 80123
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We placed my mom in Leawood Assisted Living (Loving Care Assisted Living Services, LLC) and she's very happy there. It's an 8-bedroom care home. The care is phenomenal. Her room is extremely clean and fits her needs perfectly. It's not too big and no..."
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 MORE3701 West Radcliff Avenue, Denver, CO, 80236
3.8
(12 reviews)
"Hallmark Nursing Center is more towards the end of your life. It is more of an intensive care. It was very nice, and it smelled good. It just cost a lot. ..."
READ MORE5844 S Curtice, Littleton, CO, 80120
3.9
(11 reviews)
"I really liked Libby Bortz. It was a wonderful place. I liked the way it was painted; the colors were very comforting to me. The dining area looked really nice. I was impressed at how friendly the people were and how they all seemed happy. However, I..."
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 MORE6638 W Ottawa Ave, Littleton, CO, 80127
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Colorado Assisted Living Homes have many different properties. My mom is in one at Rowland Avenue. She has been there for three and a half months now. She has been doing great. It has been phenomenal! The reason why I chose this facility is because i..."
READ MORE5290 W Princeton Drive, Denver, CO, 80235
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My parents were both residents at Tender Care. We chose this facility because of the home like atmosphere. The house is made for gathering family. That is what they do at Tender Care - they gather. The staff is caring and communicate as often as you..."
READ MORE22 S. Adams Street, Denver, CO, 80209
4.3
(3 reviews)
"This is a lovely facility, and the residents are really friendly with each other and the staff. I know for a fact that great friendships have been forged here. This facility is close to a lot of shopping. A group of the residents get together regu..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Lakewood and the rest of Colorado are overseen by the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. The department is in charge of licensing and inspecting all state facilities, as well as creating and enforcing the policies and procedures relevant to assisted living care.
The median monthly cost of assisted living facilities in Lakewood, CO, is $5,500, though costs and fees can vary from one facility to another.
The cost of assisted living in Lakewood is higher than the average in Colorado and the nation as a whole. Specifically, the national median cost of assisted living care is $4,500 per month, while the cost in Colorado runs slightly higher at a median rate of $4,750 per month. Among the larger cities in Colorado, however, Lakewood hits a middle-of-the-road price point. While Colorado Springs and Fort Collins offer cheaper monthly costs of $4,663 and $4,000, respectively, the monthly price of assisted living in Boulder is higher at $6,275 per month.
Loveland
$5,500
Colorado
$4,750
United States
$4,500
Colorado Springs
$4,663
Boulder
$6,275
Fort Collins
$4,000
Other types of senior care cost notably more than assisted living. In the Lakewood, CO, area, in-home care and home health care are more expensive, at $6,769 and $6,864, respectively. Residence in a semiprivate room in a nursing home facility costs much more, at $8,669 per month. The only less expensive option is adult day health care, which costs an average of $2,275 monthly in Lakewood.
In-Home Care
$6,769
Home Health Care
$6,864
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$5,500
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$8,669
Note: Data for Lakewood, CO, was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, CO, was used instead.
Colorado’s state Medicaid plan, Health First Colorado, helps pay assisted living costs for qualified seniors. Medicaid offers several waivers for eligible individuals. In addition, there are several non-state funded programs available to seniors in need.Â
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.
Older adults living in the Lakewood, CO, area have access to a wide variety of resources to make their lives more comfortable. Through the following resources, seniors can find helpful information on counseling, advocacy services, veterans’ affairs, recreational programs and durable medical equipment loans.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Agency on Aging | (303) 480-6700 | As the Agency on Aging for an eight-county region, the Denver Regional Council of Government offers services for older adults and people with disabilities, including counseling, elder abuse prevention, case management and more. |
Ombudsman | (303) 480-6734 | This is a federally mandated advocacy service that protects the rights of residents in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The services are free to all residents in the metro Denver area. |
Lakewood Vet Center | (732) 905-0327 | Part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Lakewood Vet Center provides free non-medical services to veterans and their families, including counseling for trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). |
Lakewood Older Adult Services | (303) 987-4820 | The city of Lakewood offers a wealth of resources for older adults in the community, including access to the community center, recreation activities, transportation services, wellness initiatives, travel opportunities and more. |
South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet | (720) 443-2013 | The South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet (SMMELC) provides no-cost, short-term (up to 3 months) loans of durable medical equipment to adults 18 years and older. They accept donated equipment and also offer some equipment on a permanent basis. |
Lakewood 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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