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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Highlands Ranch, CO for 2024

Highlands Ranch, CO, is a suburban community located 25 miles south of Denver. With 26 parks and more than 70 trails, the local area supports an active lifestyle. Highlands Ranch is home to around 103,000 people, more than 13% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. Elderly residents can benefit from the suburb's low crime rates and access to world-class medical care at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.

The community also has numerous long-term care communities to support seniors as they age, including nursing homes. These facilities offer skilled nursing, 24-hour supervision and daily personal assistance for seniors with complex medical needs and chronic conditions. The Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey reports that the average cost of nursing home care in Highlands Ranch is $8,669 per month, which is more expensive than the U.S. average. For those with less extensive health needs, assisted living and home care services may be worth considering.

The following guide offers more information about nursing homes in Highlands Ranch for seniors and families exploring their long-term care options. It features a cost comparison between Colorado cities, options for financial aid and a list of local support resources.

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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.

 

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

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.

 

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.

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.

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