In Lakewood, there are over 155,900 residents, 16.3% of whom are seniors aged 65 years and older. The region has a semi-arid climate that brings snowy winters and pleasant summers, along with plenty of rainfall during the spring and summer months. Several hospitals serve the area, including OrthoColorado Hospital and St. Anthony Hospital-Lakewood. OrthoColorado Hospital is high-performing in procedures and conditions related to orthopedics and neurology, according to U.S. News and World Report. St. Anthony Hospital-Lakewood is high-performing in procedure and conditions related to cardiology and four other areas of expertise.
The average cost of nursing home care in a semiprivate room in Lakewood is over $1,300 more than the national average of $7,756 per month, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. For seniors who don’t require 24/7 supervision by medical professionals, there are more affordable alternatives. Home health care gives seniors the option to receive personal care at home. Assisted living provides assistance with personal care, along with many scheduled group activities.
The following sections further compare the cost in surrounding cities and offer a few resources to help seniors as they explore their long-term care options.