The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Longmont, CO for 2023

With stunning views of the Front Range along with a quieter, small-town atmosphere, Longmont, Colorado, is a great choice for seniors, who make up about 12.9 percent of the population. This large senior population has helped boost Longmont's Alzheimer and dementia care resources, and residents can now choose from two memory care facilities in the city itself or an additional 31 in nearby communities. Like all Colorado facilities, these are licensed and regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Memory care facilities in Colorado must provide at least 75 percent of their staff with annual training aimed at teaching them specialized techniques for caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and they must provide certain security measures to help ensure resident safety.

• Although winters in Longmont can be fairly harsh, the overall climate is generally fairly comfortable. Summers typically see highs in the upper 80s, and winters can dip into the teens overnight but often see significantly higher daytime temperatures. Longmont receives about 41 inches of snow in an average year, which may make it difficult for seniors with balance or mobility issues to venture outside. However, it also gets about 247 sunny days for residents to enjoy.

• Longmont is a fairly safe community, which can help give seniors and their loved ones peace of mind. Violent crime rates are ranked at 20.9, which is significantly lower than the U.S. average of 31.1. Property crime is a bit more common, but is still several points lower than both the Colorado and U.S. averages.

• Seniors on a budget may benefit from Colorado's retirement-friendly tax policies. Residents age 65 or older can claim an exemption of up to $24,000 on their retirement income, including Social Security benefits. Colorado also exempts certain essential items from sales tax, including groceries and medication.

• The cost of living in Longmont is 131.1, which is significantly higher than the U.S. average of 100. This is mostly due to high housing and transportation costs, which may not affect memory care residents as much as other people. Groceries and health spending are lower than the national average, which may help seniors who are on fixed budgets.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Longmont

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Colorado page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.

Longmont and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Longmont, please visit our Memory Care in Colorado page.

Longmont-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Colorado are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Colorado page for more information about these laws.