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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.
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In Lakewood, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $9,064 per month, and a private room costs $10,139 per month.
The cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $547 more than the state’s average. It’s $1,308 higher than the national average.
Compared to other cities throughout the state, Greeley is the most expensive. It’s average is $213 higher than Lakewood. Fort Collins is $93 less per month than Lakewood. Colorado Springs is $775 less than Lakewood. The least expensive city is Grand Junction. Residents pay $1,125 less per month than residents in Lakewood.
Lakewood
$9,064
Colorado
$8,517
The United States
$7,756
Greeley
$9,277
Fort Collins
$8,971
Colorado Springs
$8,289
Grand Junction
$7,939
The cost of care can be a deciding factor when exploring long-term care options. In Lakewood, seniors can expect to pay $5,720 per month for in-home care, including health aide services. These services cost about $3,794 less than a semiprivate room. Adult day health care is $7,439 less than nursing home care. A semiprivate room costs about 86% more than the average cost of care in an assisted living facility. Additionally, a private room costs $1,075 more than a semiprivate room, which is $10,139 per month.
Home Care
$5,720
Home health aide
$5,720
Adult day health care
$1,625
Assisted Living
$4,850
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,064
Nursing home (private room)
$10,139
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.
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.
Seniors and their caregivers can find a short list of resources that can help them learn about their long-term care options in Lakewood. The Denver Regional Council of Governments can assist seniors with information and referral, such as finding local nursing homes. Residents of nursing homes may benefit from contacting a long-term care ombudsman or a Medicare counselor to ensure they are getting the most out of their long-term care providers and insurance.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) | (303) 480-6700 | Operating as the region’s Area Agency on Aging, DRCOG serves eight counties surrounding Denver, including Jefferson County. Seniors who need assistance assessing their current needs or planning for the future can find guidance from a case manager. Through the agency’s comprehensive network of local services, case managers can provide information and referrals for personal care providers and programs that can improve the level of independence in homebound seniors. |
In-Home Services for Older Adults | (720) 248-4701 | Provided by Jewish Family Services (JFS), this program serves seniors in several counties, including Jefferson County. The program gives homebound seniors help with chores, such as housekeeping and meal preparation. A JFS care manager performs in-home evaluations to ensure that the program meets seniors’ needs, in addition to follow-up evaluations every six months. The program also offers hot or frozen, home-delivered meals five days a week. |
Colorado State Long-Term Ombudsman Program | (303) 455-1000 | Certified by the state, ombudsmen investigate issues regarding the well-being of residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. Seniors and their loved ones can reach out to an ombudsman with complaints of medication mismanagement, financial abuse or a lack of healthy meal options that meet the individuals’ dietary needs. A local ombudsman can be contacted through long-term care facilities or the DRCOG. |
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) | (888) 696-7213 | The Colorado SHIP offers free and unbiased health insurance counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. Counselors can fully explain coverage options and compare policies to help seniors find the best long-term care plans that fit their needs. Qualifying seniors can also apply for supplemental insurance plans to cover Medicare copays and deductibles, as well as financial assistance programs for prescription medications and medical supplies. |
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