Assisted Living Communities in Evergreen, Colorado

In Evergreen, assisted living costs $5,500 per month, which is higher than the national median of $4,500 and Colorado's statewide average of $4,750. Prices also vary in nearby cities. Boulder offers care for a higher rate of $6,275, while prices in Colorado Springs fall about $837 below those in Evergreen. Additionally, Grand Junction carries a lower rate at $4,250, as does Fort Collins, where seniors pay $1,500 less than those in Evergreen. 

 

Assisted living in Evergreen costs about $5,500 per month. 

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.

Seniors in Evergreen have access to multiple care options. Assisted living offers residential daily living assistance for one of the lowest monthly rates at $5,500, although adult day health care costs less, offering daytime-only supervision and activities for $2,275. Seniors wishing to age in place pay about $1,269 more than they pay for assisted living for support with personal care tasks, including dressing and bathing, at home. They pay $1,364 more than they pay for assisted living for skilled nursing services, through home health care. Meanwhile, nursing homes cater to seniors who need 24-hour medical care and supervision. A semi-private room costs more than assisted living, at $8,669 per month. 

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment monitors and licenses assisted living communities in Evergreen and across the state. The agency provides resources, including licensing and regulation information, for facilities to follow and a searchable database seniors and their families can use to find and compare local care options. 

 

• Colorado scores as tax-friendly toward seniors, offering large deductions on all retirement income and exempting groceries and medicine from taxation. Additionally, the state partially taxes Social Security benefits, retirement account withdrawals and public or private pension income. These tax breaks can help supplement long-term care costs. 

 

• In Evergreen, the cost of living is nearly 19% higher than the national norm, offering higher average prices for housing and transportation. However, the city earns an AARP livability index score of 56, which ranks higher than the average U.S. city score of 48, and offers lower prices for utilities and groceries. Moving to assisted living may help with affordability since most communities offer fixed monthly rates for services. 

 

• Evergreen offers health care rates 4% below the national average and 193 physicians per 100,000 population, which falls lower than the U.S. median of 210 physicians. Although Evergreen doesn't have a local hospital, it houses CommonSpirit Primary Care Evergreen and sits about 12 miles from CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital, which features a 24-hour emergency department. Additionally, some assisted living facilities provide on-site medical care or coordinate services with local providers. 

 

• Evergreen experiences warm summers and cold winters, with year-round temperatures varying from 18 to 79 degrees Fahrenheit. June to August features ideal weather for outdoor activities, offering a daily average high of 71 degrees. However, assisted living communities provide indoor activities and amenities to encourage resident engagement during unpleasant weather. 

 

• Evergreen ranks in the top 52% of safest U.S. neighborhoods, earning an average violent crime rating of 0.75 per 1,000 residents. This falls lower than state and federal scores of 4.92 and 4, respectively. Assisted living communities also have security measures, including 24-hour video surveillance and staff, to enhance resident safety.