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MorningStar Observatory Park
2100 South Josephine St, Denver, CO 80210
"MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Observatory Park offers exceptional assisted living South Denver seniors can rely on. With 85,0..."
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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.
To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Wheat Ridge, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
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Assured Senior Living 30
11975 W 22nd Pl, Lakewood, CO 80215
" When Care Matters our homes provide the utmost personalized care for those living with Dementia or Alzheimer's. The staffing of 1 caregive..."
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Assured Senior Living 22
5841 S Kingston Way, Englewood, CO 80111
" When Care Matters our homes provide the utmost personalized care for those living with Dementia or Alzheimer's. The staffing of 1 caregive..."
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Lighthouse Assisted Living- Steele House
6700 S. Steele St, Centennial, CO 80122
"Our homes allow residents to experience the highest quality of life with excellent care in a comfortable neighborhood setting. We offer vari..."
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Assured Senior Living 21
10760 E Ida Ct, Englewood, CO 80111
" When Care Matters our homes provide the utmost personalized care for those living with Dementia or Alzheimer's. The staffing of 1 caregive..."
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Lighthouse Assisted Living- Wadsworth House
8603 S. Wadsworth Court, Littleton, CO 80128
"Our homes allow residents to experience the highest quality of life with excellent care in a comfortable neighborhood setting. We offer vari..."
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Gardens Care Senior Living - Quaker Acres
16821 West 74th Ave, Arvada, CO 80007
"Quaker Acres is a 5000 sq foot modern farmhouse-styled home located in the heart of a small west Arvada neighborhood. The area boasts of hor..."
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Assured Senior Living 29
6770 S Kit Carson Cir E, Centennial, CO 80122
" When Care Matters our homes provide the utmost personalized care for those living with Dementia or Alzheimer's. The staffing of 1 caregive..."
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Assured Senior Living 18
2480 S Holly St, Denver, CO 80222
" When Care Matters our homes provide the utmost personalized care for those living with Dementia or Alzheimer's. The staffing of 1 caregive..."
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Assured Senior Living 26
2947 E Dry Creek Pl, Centennial, CO 80122
" When Care Matters our homes provide the utmost personalized care for those living with Dementia or Alzheimer's. The staffing of 1 caregive..."
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Lakewood Assisted Living
9000 W Virginia Ave, Lakewood, CO 80223
" Feeling at ease in assisted living is essential to the happiness of all residents and their families. Many facilities do not take this into..."
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Catharine's Quality of Life Homes
8217 W Peakview Dr, Littleton, CO 80123
"Catharine�s Quality of Life residential homes create a small family atmosphere in which our resident family members don�t passively observe ..."
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Lighthouse Assisted Living- Irwin House
2745 E. Irwin Place, Centennial, CO 80122
"Our homes allow residents to experience the highest quality of life with excellent care in a comfortable neighborhood setting. We offer vari..."
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Catharine's Quality of Life Homes
3225 S Reed Ct, Lakewood, CO 80227
"Catharine�s Quality of Life residential homes create a small family atmosphere in which our resident family members don�t passively observe ..."
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Arcadia Glenn
3897 E 133rd Court, Thornton, CO 80241
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Arcadia Glenn is a smaller residential facility in a residential neighborhood. It's absolutely wonderful and just like living at home. It's beautiful inside. It meets the needs for a person of 87 years old with severe dementia. They have fresh, home-..."
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Christian Assisted Living Homes of Colorado
22247 E Hindsdale Avenue, Aurora, CO 80016
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father has been in Christian Assisted Living Home since October. I’ve looked at some of the larger facilities that have a lot of amenities that my father who is 97 with not-so-good hearing or vision wouldn’t be able to participate in at all. What ..."
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Carelink Assisted Living
2602 E Weaver Ave, Centennial, CO 80121
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We have chosen Carelink Assisted Living for my brother. It sounded like it would be a good place because he would still be free but be watched. The facility was clean and homey. I kind of think my brother would be happy there if he went. The staff me..."
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Applewood Our House South Lakewood
1182 S Van Gordon Ct, Lakewood, CO 80228
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We moved my mom to Applewood Our House South Lakewood. She's in the memory care unit, and we liked the staff. I've been there and they've done a wonderful job handling my mother. I was in her room giving her clothes and her anxiety started to increas..."
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Abundant Blessings & Care Assisted Living
1137 East Geddes Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Abundant Blessings and Care Assisted Living has eight residents. It is a very pleasant and relatively new place. It has a lovely porch that’s covered, and there are there beautiful shade trees out in front. We all go to lunch on Mondays to different ..."
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The Joy of Caring
9120 EAST JEWELL CIRCLE, Denver, CO 80231
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband is in a small group home called Joy of Caring. It is small, the caregiver ratio is excellent, the caregivers are very nice, and he gets excellent care. They don't have organized activities because there are only the three residents, and on..."
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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
4.0
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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Paul
5.0
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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Maribeth
5.0
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....
