60 Nursing Homes Near Denver, CO
Denver is the capital city of Colorado and features some beautiful examples of early 19th-century architecture. The city has a population of about 720,000, and 11.5% of residents are over the age of 65. Seniors in Denver have access to excellent medical care facilities at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, which is nationally ranked in nine different procedures and rated as high-performing in geriatrics by US News.
Nursing home care focuses on assisting seniors who require around-the-clock medical care and supervision. This type of care is often the most expensive care option available due to the number of qualified staff required. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Denver is $9,064 for a semiprivate room. Family members may want to look at alternative care options such as assisted living and home care if nursing home care isn’t required.
This guide looks at care costs in Denver and surrounding cities as well as resources that may be of interest to seniors in the Denver area.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Denver, CO
Montage Hills
2500 South Roslyn Street, Denver, CO, 80231
My mother was in the skilled nursing wing of Montage Hills. The rooms are okay, nothing fancy. The nurses, particularly Sowet and Genet, are very good. The rest of the care is spotty. The place often
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My mother was in the skilled nursing wing of Montage Hills. The rooms are okay, nothing fancy. The nurses, particularly Sowet and Genet, are very good. The rest of the care is spotty. The place often seems like a ghost-town. No one helped my mother brush her teeth, and spills could stay around for a day before they were cleaned up. The food was atrocious, big ugly piles of unidentifiable meat and mashed potatoes with yellow gravy. (I saw that the staff, during meetings, were treated to real food with fresh vegetables and fruit.) When I complained about the food, the dietician said she "stands by the five star reviews" they’ve gotten. That’s one of the reasons I’m writing this review.
The main problem is the director of Montage Hills. When I made complaints about the food (which is the worst I have seen in any institution) and the inattentiveness of some of the staff, he never answered. Instead he kept calling me Ma’am and saying, "We need to get on the same page."
A week before my mother died, he stood in the doorway of my mother’s room and said, "Ma’am, we need to get on the same page." When I said I don’t want to be called Ma’am and I want you to address my concerns, he told me I was in danger of losing my visitation rights. (I waited to write this review because I was afraid that he might revoke my visitation privileges.) He told me "to step outside the community" and there he hurled abuses at me. He told me I was endangering his job, his company, his family, himself. He told me I wasn’t a nurse and shouldn’t be giving my opinions. (My mom was dehydrated and I asked that she get fluids; the nurse agreed.) He told me I was angry because I felt guilty that I hadn’t taken good care of my mother (laughably untrue).
I am writing this review so that others may avoid this kind of treatment. I am also hoping that those who oversee Montage Hills and its parent company, Generations, take note and take action.
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My mother was in the skilled nursing wing of Montage Hills. The rooms are okay, nothing fancy. The nurses, particularly Sowet and Genet, are very good. The rest of the care is spotty. The place often
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My mother was in the skilled nursing wing of Montage Hills. The rooms are okay, nothing fancy. The nurses, particularly Sowet and Genet, are very good. The rest of the care is spotty. The place often seems like a ghost-town. No one helped my mother brush her teeth, and spills could stay around for a day before they were cleaned up. The food was atrocious, big ugly piles of unidentifiable meat and mashed potatoes with yellow gravy. (I saw that the staff, during meetings, were treated to real food with fresh vegetables and fruit.) When I complained about the food, the dietician said she "stands by the five star reviews" they’ve gotten. That’s one of the reasons I’m writing this review.
The main problem is the director of Montage Hills. When I made complaints about the food (which is the worst I have seen in any institution) and the inattentiveness of some of the staff, he never answered. Instead he kept calling me Ma’am and saying, "We need to get on the same page."
A week before my mother died, he stood in the doorway of my mother’s room and said, "Ma’am, we need to get on the same page." When I said I don’t want to be called Ma’am and I want you to address my concerns, he told me I was in danger of losing my visitation rights. (I waited to write this review because I was afraid that he might revoke my visitation privileges.) He told me "to step outside the community" and there he hurled abuses at me. He told me I was endangering his job, his company, his family, himself. He told me I wasn’t a nurse and shouldn’t be giving my opinions. (My mom was dehydrated and I asked that she get fluids; the nurse agreed.) He told me I was angry because I felt guilty that I hadn’t taken good care of my mother (laughably untrue).
I am writing this review so that others may avoid this kind of treatment. I am also hoping that those who oversee Montage Hills and its parent company, Generations, take note and take action.
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The Courtyards at Mountain View
8101 East Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO, 80247
The Courtyards at Mountain View offers different levels of care, from an independent living wing to more supervised help with daily life tasks and mobility. More active seniors have private apartments
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The Courtyards at Mountain View offers different levels of care, from an independent living wing to more supervised help with daily life tasks and mobility. More active seniors have private apartments with plenty of opportunities for socializing. Many here enjoy the well-manicured lawns, including a plot of land dedicated to gardening. Nutritious meals are prepared on-site and served in a communal dining room. Skilled nurses and physical therapy are available for residents recuperating after a hospital stay, and each floor has a nursing station with supervised medicine dispersal. Residents are also provided off-site transportation for medical appointments and shopping.
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The Courtyards at Mountain View offers different levels of care, from an independent living wing to more supervised help with daily life tasks and mobility. More active seniors have private apartments
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The Courtyards at Mountain View offers different levels of care, from an independent living wing to more supervised help with daily life tasks and mobility. More active seniors have private apartments with plenty of opportunities for socializing. Many here enjoy the well-manicured lawns, including a plot of land dedicated to gardening. Nutritious meals are prepared on-site and served in a communal dining room. Skilled nurses and physical therapy are available for residents recuperating after a hospital stay, and each floor has a nursing station with supervised medicine dispersal. Residents are also provided off-site transportation for medical appointments and shopping.
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Rowan Community
4601 E. Asbury Circle, Denver, CO, 80222
I visited my mother once in Rowan Community. It’s very well put together and kept up. It’s a bit of a younger community, aged more around the 50-60 area. She’s happy and well taken care of by very hel
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I visited my mother once in Rowan Community. It’s very well put together and kept up. It’s a bit of a younger community, aged more around the 50-60 area. She’s happy and well taken care of by very helpful, nice nurses. They have a dining room right near the front door. She has a shared room for two people, which is small.
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I visited my mother once in Rowan Community. It’s very well put together and kept up. It’s a bit of a younger community, aged more around the 50-60 area. She’s happy and well taken care of by very hel
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I visited my mother once in Rowan Community. It’s very well put together and kept up. It’s a bit of a younger community, aged more around the 50-60 area. She’s happy and well taken care of by very helpful, nice nurses. They have a dining room right near the front door. She has a shared room for two people, which is small.
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Denver North Care Center
2201 Downing Street, Denver, CO, 80205
Denver North Care Facility is an awesome place. The Staff is so nice and courteous, always! They have numerous outings for their patients; and their food is healthy and so delicious, it’s unbelievable
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Denver North Care Facility is an awesome place. The Staff is so nice and courteous, always! They have numerous outings for their patients; and their food is healthy and so delicious, it’s unbelievable!!!! My nephew LOVES it there!!!
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Denver North Care Facility is an awesome place. The Staff is so nice and courteous, always! They have numerous outings for their patients; and their food is healthy and so delicious, it’s unbelievable
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Denver North Care Facility is an awesome place. The Staff is so nice and courteous, always! They have numerous outings for their patients; and their food is healthy and so delicious, it’s unbelievable!!!! My nephew LOVES it there!!!
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Health Center at Franklin Park
1535 PARK AVENUE, Denver, CO, 80218
i think it is a ok facility and would recomend it to others to bring there family and friends if needed just check out the facility for yourself to find out plus the cna’s and nurses that ive meet see
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i think it is a ok facility and would recomend it to others to bring there family and friends if needed just check out the facility for yourself to find out plus the cna’s and nurses that ive meet seem very nice and take very good care of the residents.
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i think it is a ok facility and would recomend it to others to bring there family and friends if needed just check out the facility for yourself to find out plus the cna’s and nurses that ive meet see
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i think it is a ok facility and would recomend it to others to bring there family and friends if needed just check out the facility for yourself to find out plus the cna’s and nurses that ive meet seem very nice and take very good care of the residents.
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Amberwood Court Rehabilitation And Care Community
4686 East Asbury Circle, Denver, CO, 80222
I loved the care my mom received there. The nursing staff was very professional and caring. Beautiful facility and food was very good!
I loved the care my mom received there. The nursing staff was very professional and caring. Beautiful facility and food was very good!
Hallmark Nursing Center
3701 WEST RADCLIFFE AVENUE, Denver, CO, 80236
Thank you for taking excellent care of my mom!
This review is long overdue but better late than never. My mom fell last year and went to Hallmark Nursing Center for rehab. They were outstanding and
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Thank you for taking excellent care of my mom!
This review is long overdue but better late than never. My mom fell last year and went to Hallmark Nursing Center for rehab. They were outstanding and had so much to deal with during the Covid restrictions. They were kind, attentive, friendly, and caring.
I was nervous about taking her to a nursing facility since I had poor experiences with other centers when my dad was ill. I highly recommend this facility for your loved one’s care.
A special thanks to Susan, Jenny, Laura, Becky, and Trish. And thanks to nurses Cassie and Rachel for your excellent care.
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Thank you for taking excellent care of my mom!
This review is long overdue but better late than never. My mom fell last year and went to Hallmark Nursing Center for rehab. They were outstanding and
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Thank you for taking excellent care of my mom!
This review is long overdue but better late than never. My mom fell last year and went to Hallmark Nursing Center for rehab. They were outstanding and had so much to deal with during the Covid restrictions. They were kind, attentive, friendly, and caring.
I was nervous about taking her to a nursing facility since I had poor experiences with other centers when my dad was ill. I highly recommend this facility for your loved one’s care.
A special thanks to Susan, Jenny, Laura, Becky, and Trish. And thanks to nurses Cassie and Rachel for your excellent care.
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Highline Rehabilitation and Care Community
6060 East Illif, Denver, CO, 80222
I have been a resident here for the past 20 days for rehab. The PT and OT team is awesome and had me standing on one leg in no time, as I have been non-weight bearing since my fall. They carefully p
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I have been a resident here for the past 20 days for rehab. The PT and OT team is awesome and had me standing on one leg in no time, as I have been non-weight bearing since my fall. They carefully planned and initiated my treatment. I would highly recommend them as well as the nursing staff at Highline. Food isn’t bad either 🙂
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I have been a resident here for the past 20 days for rehab. The PT and OT team is awesome and had me standing on one leg in no time, as I have been non-weight bearing since my fall. They carefully p
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I have been a resident here for the past 20 days for rehab. The PT and OT team is awesome and had me standing on one leg in no time, as I have been non-weight bearing since my fall. They carefully planned and initiated my treatment. I would highly recommend them as well as the nursing staff at Highline. Food isn’t bad either 🙂
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Little Sisters of the Poor Mullen Home
3629 West 29th Avenue, Denver, CO, 80211
Little Sisters of the Poor care facility is run by Catholic Charities. It is a medium sized nursing home. There is another wing for just assisted living with apartments. It is as the name indicates fo
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Little Sisters of the Poor care facility is run by Catholic Charities. It is a medium sized nursing home. There is another wing for just assisted living with apartments. It is as the name indicates for the poor and is extremely hard to get into as there is a waiting list. There are 19 little sisters that admiminister the facility and there are also registered nurses on each floor and only 5 residents per CNA so the care is exceptional. The amenities include two different style dining rooms, several activity rooms and exercise and recreational areas. The staff is paid at an above average rate and they are able to retain long time employees, some for over 20 years. The food is excellent and always varied. There is a ton of daily activities to keep everyone busy and healthy in mind, body and spirit. There is a chapel on sight with mass everyday at 11. Public transportation runs a regular bus through the facility and there are also outings in the van provided by the home. It is an exceptional example of what a long care facility should be, extra clean, no funny smells and warm and inviting!
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Little Sisters of the Poor care facility is run by Catholic Charities. It is a medium sized nursing home. There is another wing for just assisted living with apartments. It is as the name indicates fo
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Little Sisters of the Poor care facility is run by Catholic Charities. It is a medium sized nursing home. There is another wing for just assisted living with apartments. It is as the name indicates for the poor and is extremely hard to get into as there is a waiting list. There are 19 little sisters that admiminister the facility and there are also registered nurses on each floor and only 5 residents per CNA so the care is exceptional. The amenities include two different style dining rooms, several activity rooms and exercise and recreational areas. The staff is paid at an above average rate and they are able to retain long time employees, some for over 20 years. The food is excellent and always varied. There is a ton of daily activities to keep everyone busy and healthy in mind, body and spirit. There is a chapel on sight with mass everyday at 11. Public transportation runs a regular bus through the facility and there are also outings in the van provided by the home. It is an exceptional example of what a long care facility should be, extra clean, no funny smells and warm and inviting!
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Manorcare Health Services – Denver
290 SOUTH MONACO PARKWAY, Denver, CO, 80224
This facility is horrible. My sister went in over a year ago with a broken wrist and over the course of Covid and that time period, she became wheelchair dependent and wears a diaper around the clock.
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This facility is horrible. My sister went in over a year ago with a broken wrist and over the course of Covid and that time period, she became wheelchair dependent and wears a diaper around the clock. There were a total of 2 care conferences the entire time she was there and I found it extremely hard and frustrating to be able to speak with someone in charge, ie a social worker, DON, or administrator. Last week, with restrictions lifted I was able to get my sister moved from Manor Care. She had developed a severe infection from cellulitis and decubitus ulcers in both legs as well as severe, severe anemia due to blood loss from a fall at the facility. She was extremely ill and spent 2 weeks in Rose Hospital ICU. The Wound Care specialists at Rose told me they had seen many cases of neglect , like this, coming from Manor Care!! This place has NO compassion or kindness for its residents. It’s tragic. PLEASE, don’t let YOUR loved one become another tragedy coming from Manor Care!
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This facility is horrible. My sister went in over a year ago with a broken wrist and over the course of Covid and that time period, she became wheelchair dependent and wears a diaper around the clock.
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This facility is horrible. My sister went in over a year ago with a broken wrist and over the course of Covid and that time period, she became wheelchair dependent and wears a diaper around the clock. There were a total of 2 care conferences the entire time she was there and I found it extremely hard and frustrating to be able to speak with someone in charge, ie a social worker, DON, or administrator. Last week, with restrictions lifted I was able to get my sister moved from Manor Care. She had developed a severe infection from cellulitis and decubitus ulcers in both legs as well as severe, severe anemia due to blood loss from a fall at the facility. She was extremely ill and spent 2 weeks in Rose Hospital ICU. The Wound Care specialists at Rose told me they had seen many cases of neglect , like this, coming from Manor Care!! This place has NO compassion or kindness for its residents. It’s tragic. PLEASE, don’t let YOUR loved one become another tragedy coming from Manor Care!
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St Paul Health Center
1667 ST PAUL STREET, Denver, CO, 80206
My experience at St. Paul has been good. The people are very friendly. Staff treats me very well and the therapy I’ve received here is good and they are very helpful in helping me recover and get my l
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My experience at St. Paul has been good. The people are very friendly. Staff treats me very well and the therapy I’ve received here is good and they are very helpful in helping me recover and get my life back.
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My experience at St. Paul has been good. The people are very friendly. Staff treats me very well and the therapy I’ve received here is good and they are very helpful in helping me recover and get my l
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My experience at St. Paul has been good. The people are very friendly. Staff treats me very well and the therapy I’ve received here is good and they are very helpful in helping me recover and get my life back.
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Briarwood Health Care Center
1440 Vine Street, Denver, CO, 80206
My father is at Briarwood Health Care. It is extremely clean, and you can smell the bleach in the cleaning stuff theyre using. It has four floors, it is extremely clean, and that is a real plus. The
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My father is at Briarwood Health Care. It is extremely clean, and you can smell the bleach in the cleaning stuff theyre using. It has four floors, it is extremely clean, and that is a real plus. The people at the reception desk, and the people helping us during the tour were very helpful, and answered our questions. They followed up again last night and answered more questions. My first impression is very positive. The dining area is very inviting, with clean, fresh table cloths. There are different dining places where people can eat depending on their level of care. On each floor, you have a main dining area, and different areas depending on if youre there for rehab or not.
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My father is at Briarwood Health Care. It is extremely clean, and you can smell the bleach in the cleaning stuff theyre using. It has four floors, it is extremely clean, and that is a real plus. The
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My father is at Briarwood Health Care. It is extremely clean, and you can smell the bleach in the cleaning stuff theyre using. It has four floors, it is extremely clean, and that is a real plus. The people at the reception desk, and the people helping us during the tour were very helpful, and answered our questions. They followed up again last night and answered more questions. My first impression is very positive. The dining area is very inviting, with clean, fresh table cloths. There are different dining places where people can eat depending on their level of care. On each floor, you have a main dining area, and different areas depending on if youre there for rehab or not.
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Parkview Care Center
3105 W. Arkansas Ave., Denver, CO, 80219
I lived at Parkview Care Center for several months. I liked the food, the people and the staff. I left only because I wanted to be at a higher altitude with a cooler climate. They have a number of act
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I lived at Parkview Care Center for several months. I liked the food, the people and the staff. I left only because I wanted to be at a higher altitude with a cooler climate. They have a number of activities. They went to Estes Park for picnics, they went to theater for movies, and they went to restaurants like Village Inn on Wednesdays. I would recommend them to others.
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I lived at Parkview Care Center for several months. I liked the food, the people and the staff. I left only because I wanted to be at a higher altitude with a cooler climate. They have a number of act
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I lived at Parkview Care Center for several months. I liked the food, the people and the staff. I left only because I wanted to be at a higher altitude with a cooler climate. They have a number of activities. They went to Estes Park for picnics, they went to theater for movies, and they went to restaurants like Village Inn on Wednesdays. I would recommend them to others.
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Center At Lowry, Llc
8550 E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO, 80230
My husband was a resident at Center at Lowry. This place was very disappointing for me. It was very clean, very nice. People were friendly, but I did not feel that he really was treated as well as he
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My husband was a resident at Center at Lowry. This place was very disappointing for me. It was very clean, very nice. People were friendly, but I did not feel that he really was treated as well as he could have been. I had been there as long as five hours one time and not a soul came into his room, and he’s bedridden. They lost all of his clothes, a whole week’s supply of clothing.
I did have some of his food, and the food was good. I can say that much for them. Edible, I should say for that place like that. I had no problems with the nursing staff other than I think that they were just overworked. There were just too many people for them to take care of, to do it properly.
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My husband was a resident at Center at Lowry. This place was very disappointing for me. It was very clean, very nice. People were friendly, but I did not feel that he really was treated as well as he
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My husband was a resident at Center at Lowry. This place was very disappointing for me. It was very clean, very nice. People were friendly, but I did not feel that he really was treated as well as he could have been. I had been there as long as five hours one time and not a soul came into his room, and he’s bedridden. They lost all of his clothes, a whole week’s supply of clothing.
I did have some of his food, and the food was good. I can say that much for them. Edible, I should say for that place like that. I had no problems with the nursing staff other than I think that they were just overworked. There were just too many people for them to take care of, to do it properly.
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Holly Heights Nursing Home Inc
6000 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, 80222
My friend has been placed at Holly Heights Nursing Home Inc and it’s been positive. I’ve been very impressed. They’re very caring and accommodating. I can’t imagine him getting better care anywhere el
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My friend has been placed at Holly Heights Nursing Home Inc and it’s been positive. I’ve been very impressed. They’re very caring and accommodating. I can’t imagine him getting better care anywhere else. It is a bit older facility, but they have done a great job of keeping it modernized. The rooms are a little smaller, but still very adequate. They have bingo with a deck of cards. Covid has pretty much locked a lot of the activities down. I sat with him for about an hour to play that game, that I found out later I wasn’t supposed to. It appears as though their price for skilled nursing is right in line with other places that I checked. You’re gonna pay about the same amount no matter where you go.
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My friend has been placed at Holly Heights Nursing Home Inc and it’s been positive. I’ve been very impressed. They’re very caring and accommodating. I can’t imagine him getting better care anywhere el
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My friend has been placed at Holly Heights Nursing Home Inc and it’s been positive. I’ve been very impressed. They’re very caring and accommodating. I can’t imagine him getting better care anywhere else. It is a bit older facility, but they have done a great job of keeping it modernized. The rooms are a little smaller, but still very adequate. They have bingo with a deck of cards. Covid has pretty much locked a lot of the activities down. I sat with him for about an hour to play that game, that I found out later I wasn’t supposed to. It appears as though their price for skilled nursing is right in line with other places that I checked. You’re gonna pay about the same amount no matter where you go.
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Jewell Care Center of Denver
4450 EAST JEWELL AVENUE, Denver, CO, 80222
My mom’s a resident at Jewell, such a beautiful place. Clean & modern unit where she lives…decorated in a lovely manor with color coordinated furniture & beautiful lighting.
The staff is
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My mom’s a resident at Jewell, such a beautiful place. Clean & modern unit where she lives…decorated in a lovely manor with color coordinated furniture & beautiful lighting.
The staff is helpful & gracious. She’s offered bath or shower regularly, assisted with meals & provided snacks. The nursing staff is excellent, mom loves how kind & attentive they are.
We’re glad we found Jewell for mom, a great place for her.
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My mom’s a resident at Jewell, such a beautiful place. Clean & modern unit where she lives…decorated in a lovely manor with color coordinated furniture & beautiful lighting.
The staff is
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My mom’s a resident at Jewell, such a beautiful place. Clean & modern unit where she lives…decorated in a lovely manor with color coordinated furniture & beautiful lighting.
The staff is helpful & gracious. She’s offered bath or shower regularly, assisted with meals & provided snacks. The nursing staff is excellent, mom loves how kind & attentive they are.
We’re glad we found Jewell for mom, a great place for her.
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Uptown Care Center
745 EAST 18TH AVENUE, Denver, CO, 80203
I was VERY happy with the care my brother received before he passed away. The staff from nursing to housekeeping were incredible. I am so happy he was able to spend his final days under Uptown’s ca
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I was VERY happy with the care my brother received before he passed away. The staff from nursing to housekeeping were incredible. I am so happy he was able to spend his final days under Uptown’s care and he too felt as I did.
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I was VERY happy with the care my brother received before he passed away. The staff from nursing to housekeeping were incredible. I am so happy he was able to spend his final days under Uptown’s ca
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I was VERY happy with the care my brother received before he passed away. The staff from nursing to housekeeping were incredible. I am so happy he was able to spend his final days under Uptown’s care and he too felt as I did.
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Autumn Heights Health Care Center
3131 South Federal Boulevard, Denver, CO, 80236
My uncle was in Autumn Heights. The facility was pretty bad but the people working there were awesome. He really received good care from the people. He was a grouchy old man and hard to live with. He
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My uncle was in Autumn Heights. The facility was pretty bad but the people working there were awesome. He really received good care from the people. He was a grouchy old man and hard to live with. He had people who made his final days pleasant and that was greatly appreciated even though the facility was low quality and low cost.
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My uncle was in Autumn Heights. The facility was pretty bad but the people working there were awesome. He really received good care from the people. He was a grouchy old man and hard to live with. He
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My uncle was in Autumn Heights. The facility was pretty bad but the people working there were awesome. He really received good care from the people. He was a grouchy old man and hard to live with. He had people who made his final days pleasant and that was greatly appreciated even though the facility was low quality and low cost.
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Crestmoore Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center
895 SOUTH MONACO PARKWAY, Denver, CO, 80224
We loved Monoco! My father went there for his rehab stay from a stroke and received excellent care. The staff were very knowledgable and friendly. Our family was so happy with the care they provided.
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We loved Monoco! My father went there for his rehab stay from a stroke and received excellent care. The staff were very knowledgable and friendly. Our family was so happy with the care they provided. I love how welcoming they made my dad feel.
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We loved Monoco! My father went there for his rehab stay from a stroke and received excellent care. The staff were very knowledgable and friendly. Our family was so happy with the care they provided.
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We loved Monoco! My father went there for his rehab stay from a stroke and received excellent care. The staff were very knowledgable and friendly. Our family was so happy with the care they provided. I love how welcoming they made my dad feel.
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Nursing Home Costs in Denver, CO
Nursing home care in Denver costs an average of $9,064 for a semiprivate room and $10,139 for a private room per month.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Looking at the average monthly cost of nursing home care in American cities, Denver costs about $1,300 per month more than the national average. Nursing home care in Denver is about $500 per month more than the Colorado state average of $8,517.
Nursing home care in Denver is more expensive than in Colorado Springs ($8,289) and Fort Collins ($8,971). However, it’s similar to neighboring Boulder ($9,049). Across the border in Albuquerque, New Mexico ($8,330), costs are lower.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Family members may be interested in the costs of other senior care options in Denver if they’re not sure that nursing home care is the right option for their loved one. The cheapest senior care option is adult day care, at an average of $1,625 per month. Assisted living comes in at an average cost of $4,850 per month, and homemaker services and home health aide services both cost an average of $5,720 per month. Nursing home care costs an average of $9,064 for a semiprivate room and $10,139 for a private room per month.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Denver, CO
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Denver, CO
These resources may be useful to seniors living in Denver, and the assistance from these resources may help seniors to remain living safely in their homes for a longer period of time.
| Resource | Contact | Services |
| Senior Resource Center | (303) 238-8151 | Senior Resource Center is a nonprofit organization that aims to assist seniors to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. Services offered by the organization include shopping assistance, transportation, housekeeping services, assistance with bathing, meal preparation and yard work. Additionally, the group provides in-home respite services to give caregivers a much-needed break. It also runs adult day care centers throughout the city. Some of the services are free, and some incur a charge to help cover costs. |
| Senior Support Services | (303) 832-1622 | Senior Support Services assist hungry, homeless and low-income seniors in the Denver area. It operates a day center where seniors can safely spend time, socialize and participate in a range of activities. The center provides access to basic medical care and health screenings. A daily hot meal is provided for all seniors at the center. The seniors there have access to transportation and computers with internet access. |
| Catholic Charities | (303) 742-0828 | The Catholic Charities of Denver operates The Mulroy Senior Center. Seniors 55 and older are eligible to take part in activities at the Center. Some of the activities offered include arts and crafts, exercise classes, games and puzzles. A healthy meal is served at midday each day to seniors taking part in activities. There’s no charge for any of the activities or the meal. Staff members can assist seniors with transportation and health referrals. |