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Assisted Living Communities in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Wheat Ridge, CO below include 336 Assisted Living facilities with 1766 reviews. On average in Wheat Ridge, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.6 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Wheat Ridge, CO and Nearby Cities

In Wheat Ridge, assisted living residents pay median monthly rates of $5,500 for care. This is hundreds of dollars higher than Colorado’s average of $4,750, as well as the national average of $4,500, and it’s significantly higher than care costs in most nearby cities. For example, seniors in Colorado Springs pay about 15% less for care than residents in Wheat Ridge, and in Grand Junction, monthly rates are 23% lower than care costs in Wheat Ridge. In Pueblo, monthly fees are even more competitive at $3,800, but in Boulder, assisted living costs exceed Wheat Ridge’s average by 14%.

Wheat Ridge

$5,500

Colorado

$4,750

United States

$4,500

Grand Junction

$4,250

Pueblo

$3,800

Colorado Springs

$4,663

Boulder

$6,275

Paying for Assisted Living in Wheat Ridge

 

Assisted living facilities in Wheat Ridge charge $5,500 per month for housing and care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wheat Ridge

Colorado's Medicaid program offers an assisted living waiver for the Elderly, Blind and Disabled, which may help offset some of the costs associated with assisted living. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Colorado page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Wheat Ridge, CO

In Wheat Ridge, assisted living residents pay $5,500 per month on average for care. This is more than double the cost of adult day health care, which includes daytime services in a community environment for $2,275 per month, but it’s economical compared to other local senior care options. For example, seniors who obtain private care at home pay $6,769 for in-home care and $6,864 for home health care. Additionally, seniors who require nursing home placement pay $8,669 for semi-private accommodations.

In-Home Care

$6,769

Home Health Care

$6,864

Adult Day Health Care

$2,275

Assisted Living Facility

$5,500

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,669

Note: Data for Wheat Ridge was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Denver, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Wheat Ridge, please visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Colorado are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in Colorado page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Juliene

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of MorningStar of Wheat Ridge

I moved into MorningStar of Wheat Ridge. Everything is comfortable. The apartments have different floor plans. My apartment has a wide room. I have a private refrigerator, microwave, and shower. I...

Provider response

Juliene, we're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your new home at MorningStar of Wheat Ridge! It’s great that you find the space comfortable and appreciate the variety in floor plans. If you have...

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Assisted Living

Paul

I visited this facility

Review of Mountain Vista Senior Living (Vista Village)

Mountain Vista Senior Living is a clean good place. They have many choices of rooms. The person who assisted me was excellent. He answered all my questions, was straightforward, and was personable....

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Assisted Living

Maribeth

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Mountain Vista Senior Living Community

My husband moved into Mountain Vista Senior Living Community. So far I think he gets very good care. When I see him, he always looks very well cared for, and very well groomed. He enjoys mealtime....

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