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Assisted Living Communities in Littleton, Colorado

Littleton sits within the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metropolitan Statistical Area and serves as Arapahoe County’s seat. The 2024 median rate for assisted living in this region comes to $5,000 monthly, aligning closely with the Colorado norm of $5,073 but saving seniors about $350 over the national baseline. Seniors seeking local residential care services find 29 assisted living facilities within Littleton and 290 more nearby.  

Our directory includes 1557 reviews testimonials from assisted living residents and families in Littleton. On average, local facilities earn a rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Littleton, CO and Nearby Cities

Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs in Littleton weigh in at around $5,000 per month. This runs lower than the national norm of $5,350 but falls near Colorado’s median of $5,073. Local rates are moderate compared to costs in nearby cities. For example, seniors in Boulder pay around $4,600 for residential care, while facilities in Fort Collins charge approximately $5,433.

Littleton

$5,000

Colorado

$5,073

United States

$5,350

Boulder

$4,600

Greeley

$5,170

Fort Collins

$5,433

Pueblo

$5,208

Paying for Assisted Living in Littleton

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Littleton

Financial assistance in Colorado is available for eligible seniors through the Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for persons who are Elderly, Blind, or Disabled (EBD). This waiver can help residents pay for care in alternative care facilities.

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 Living in Littleton, CO

Seniors in Littleton pay approximately $5,000 monthly for assisted living. Although nonresidential adult day health care communities charge considerably lower rates of around $1,950, home-based and institutional care typically costs more. For example, home health care agencies charge roughly $7,817, while nursing homes set prices at around $9,384 for semi-private rooms.

In-Home Care

$7,627

Home Health Care

$7,817

Adult Day Health Care

$1,950

Assisted Living Facility

$5,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,384

Note: Since data for Littleton is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Denver, instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Littleton

In Littleton, seniors can make use of a wide variety of free educational and social services to help them stay well as they age.

ResourceContactService
Denver Regional Council of Governments(800) 382-3205This body is in charge of the Area Agency on Aging, which provides education and assistance to older adults. A health insurance counseling program helps seniors submit applications and appeals for benefits and assistance programs. This body’s case management initiative offers care needs assessments and long-term care placement while its Ombudsman program offers advocacy to residents of assisted living homes.
Arapahoe County Veteran Services(303) 738-8045Service officers with this body can help veterans submit applications and appeals for a range of state and federal benefits. These can range from pensions and life insurance to tax breaks and discount cards. Veterans can also get referrals to the VA healthcare system.
Colorado Legal Services(303) 837-1313This pro-bono law agency provides free assistance with civil matters such as housing disputes, public benefits access and family law issues. It can also help with financial matters like fraud, bankruptcy and tax matters. In addition, seniors can get help creating wills, estate plans and care directives.

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Littleton

Littleton’s assisted living communities are governed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment‘s Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. This body is in charge of ensuring that long-term care homes comply with state requirements regarding quality of care, safety and cleanliness.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Littleton

  • Littleton has a very low violent crime rate, at 12.2 compared to the national median of 22.7. While the city’s property crime rate is a little higher than average, residents of assisted living communities can take advantage of built-in security.
  • The city has excellent water quality, at 86 compared to the U.S. median of 55.
  • The overall cost of living here is very high, at 130.3 compared to the national average of 100, with housing as the highest-priced category. Fortunately, health care costs are 5.7 points lower than the national median.
  • There are 267 physicians per 100,000 people here, which is higher than the national median of 210 per 100,000. The city’s hospital, the Littleton Adventist Hospital, is ranked high-performing in the cancer specialty.
  • Littleton was named the state’s best place to retire by SmartAsset because of its wide range of outdoor activities and easy access to health care.
  • Colorado is relatively tax-friendly for seniors and offers large tax deductions for retirement income. In addition, medication is tax-exempt in the state.
  • Littleton gets lots of snow in the winter, at 69 inches compared to the national average of 28. However, it also gets more sunny days than the national average, at 246 compared to 205.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Littleton

Littleton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Colorado are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page for more information about these laws.

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Reviewer RC#0325f

I visited this facility

Review of StoneCreek of Littleton

StoneCreek of Littleton was very clean and very well-appointed. The staff that I met there was very welcoming and friendly. Their salesperson was very easy to talk to and I had the feeling that she...

Provider response

Thank you for your wonderful review of StoneCreek of Littleton! We're delighted to hear that you found our community to be clean, well-appointed, and welcoming. We take great pride in providing a...

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Sheryl

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of StoneCreek of Littleton

My uncle moved into StoneCreek of Littleton. The space is conducive to being able to find your way around. He's in a wheelchair, so it's easy for him to stroll over in his wheelchair. He's on the...

Provider response

Sheryl, thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience at StoneCreek of Littleton. We are delighted to hear that your uncle is adjusting well and that you have found our community...

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Nancy

I visited this facility

Review of StoneCreek of Littleton

StoneCreek of Littleton was very pleasant. Everything seemed nice and clean. We saw people eating, and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. We visited a room, and it was more than adequate. The...

Provider response

Nancy, thank you for your positive review of StoneCreek of Littleton! We're delighted that our community has upheld its promise of passionate service, passionate cleanliness, and passionate care....

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