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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Fort Collins, CO for 2024

Fort Collins is the seat of Larimer County in Colorado. Around 170,000 residents call Fort Collins home, and over 10% of those people are seniors at least 65 years of age. Living in Fort Collins gives those older adults quick access to the UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, which offers emergency care and other services. Another option is the Banner Fort Collins Medical Center.

The average Fort Collins nursing home charges $8,971 for a semiprivate room, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. That is over $1,200 higher than the national median rate of $7,756. Among senior care arrangements, nursing homes are generally the priciest option in a given area. In return, nursing homes’ services include both assistance with everyday tasks and 24/7 medical oversight from licensed nurses and other professionals. Physical, speech and occupational therapy are often available as well. Seniors who do not require such robust services may instead prefer the more affordable arrangements of home health care or assisted living.

This guide looks at the cost of senior care, including nursing homes, in Fort Collins and nearby cities, and it summarizes several area resources for older adults.

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Nursing Home Costs in Fort Collins, CO

In Fort Collins, semiprivate nursing home rooms cost an average of $8,971 per month. Private rooms have an average monthly rate of $9,649.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

A semiprivate nursing home room in Fort Collins costs an average of $8,971 per month, which is more expensive than both the national average of $7,756 and the Colorado-wide average of $8,517. To the south, the average cost of $8,289 in Colorado Springs also compares favorably to the rates found in Fort Collins.

However, Fort Collins does offer savings over several nearby cities, including Boulder, where the median rate is $9,049. Also more expensive than Fort Collins are Greeley and Denver, where the rates are $9,277 and $9,064, respectively.

Fort Collins

$8,971

Colorado

$8,517

The United States

$7,756

Boulder

$9,049

Greeley

$9,277

Denver

$9,064

Colorado Springs

$8,289

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Fort Collins, on average, nursing homes charge monthly rates of $9,649 for private rooms and $8,971 for semiprivate rooms, making them the priciest senior care provider. Seniors may save money with home care and home health care, which both have median rates of $5,339. Assisted living is more affordable as well, coming in at $4,118. Adult day health care is the cheapest of all: Its median cost is $1,950.

Home care

$5,339

Home health care

$5,339

Assisted living

$4,118

Adult day health care

$1,950

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$8,971

Nursing home (private room)

$9,649

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins, CO

Below is a list of several senior-focused resources for older adults and their family members. Depending on the offering, their goals include making living at home feasible for longer and helping seniors access and adjust to higher levels of care when appropriate.

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Larimer County Office on Aging(970) 498-7750
The LCOA works with seniors 60 years of age and up, adults with disabilities and caregivers. It operates the Aging and Disability Resource Center, which is a repository of information regarding resources in the area. Through the LCOA, seniors and caregivers can find information on case management, prescription drug assistance, home health care, transportation and other matters. The LCOA is also a point of contact for Colorado's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which offers guidance and advocacy for residents of facilities like nursing homes.
Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver(970) 498-6300The EBD waiver is open to certain enrollees in Health First Colorado, which is the state's Medicaid program. It serves individuals who require care similar to that provided in nursing facilities, offering an alternative that may let recipients stay at home. Asset and income limits apply. Recipients of the EBD waiver can access services like home modifications and in-home care. The point of contact in Fort Collins is the county's Department of Human Services.
Meals on Wheels Fort Collins(970) 484-6325Meals on Wheels Fort Collins serves homebound seniors 62 years of age and older who have trouble accessing adequate food. The program delivers meals up to five days per week, and deliveries occur Monday through Friday during lunchtime. Visits from its volunteers also give seniors a chance for social interaction. The base rate is $5 per meal, but reduced fees are available for individuals with low incomes.
Aspen Club(970) 495-8560The Aspen Club is the Fort Collins area's access point for the Senior Health Insurance Program, which makes counselors available to answer seniors' questions regarding Medicare plans, prescription drug coverage and supplemental insurance. Information on employer plans and Medicare Advantage is also available. The Aspen Club runs various other helpful programs as well.
Larimer County Veterans Service Office(970) 498-7390Seniors who served in the armed forces can contact the LCVSO for help with benefits applications and paperwork related to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Specific matters the office aids in include service-connected disability compensation and non-service-connected pensions. The LCVSO also provides information and referrals.

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