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Nursing Home Communities in Highlands Ranch, CO
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Cynthia
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Review of Wind Crest
We're at Wind Crest and we decided to go with Mill Vista Lodge for my husband, which is part of it. It just was a lot more convenient for both of us. I can get there in a matter of a few minutes...
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Average nursing costs in Highlands Ranch are $100 higher than the Colorado state median. They're also around 9.6% above the national average. Seniors living in Colorado Springs pay the same for nursing care as those in Highlands Ranch. Individuals looking for more affordable nursing care may look to Pueblo, where monthly rates are $669 less than in Highlands Ranch. The city offers better rates than Fort Collins, however, where nursing facilities charge $9,079 monthly. Seniors in Highlands Ranch also pay 28% less than they would typically pay at a facility in Boulder.
Highlands Ranch
$8,669
Colorado
$8,567
United States
$7,908
Colorado Springs
$8,669
Pueblo
$8,000
Fort Collins
$9,079
Boulder
$12,167
Nursing Home Costs in Highlands Ranch, CO
Nursing homes in Highlands Ranch charge an average of $8,669 for semi-private rooms and $10,053 for private accommodations.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Highlands Ranch, 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, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Adult day health care, which only provides daytime assistance, is the most affordable care option at $2,275 per month. In-home care and home health care offer an alternative for seniors who want to live at home. In-home care costs $1,900 less than nursing care, though it doesn't include medical support. Home health care does, so it's costlier at $6,864. Assisted living is another less expensive option. Rates are over 36% lower than nursing home costs, though the services are less comprehensive and not medically focused.
In-Home Care
$6,769
Home Health Care
$6,864
Adult Day Health Care
$2,275
Assisted Living Facility
$5,500
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$8,669
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$10,053
Note: Data for Highlands Ranch was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.
Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Highlands Ranch, CO
Several resources in Highlands Ranch ensure seniors and their families have access to the information and tools they need to make informed decisions about long-term care. Here's a look at some organizations and agencies that individuals can contact for services such as options counseling, benefits assistance and legal aid.
