Guide to Colorado Assisted Living Facilities

Important Facts About Colorado Assisted Living Facilities

In the centennial state of Colorado, the agency that is tasked to oversee Colorado assisted living homes is the Department of Public Health, who can be contacted direct by calling (303) 692-2800. The licensure term that they choose to use in Colorado is "Assisted Living Residence," which is a bit unique, but means the same thing as an assisted living home or assisted living facility. Colorado assisted living facilities must make sure that private resident units are a minimum of 100 square feet, and that double occupancy resident units must be a minimum of 60 square feet per resident. These square footage requirements are in place to ensure that the residents have ample room for mobility in there daily lives.

Average Costs of Colorado Assisted Living Homes

The monthly cost for a resident living in one of the assisted living homes in Colorado should range from $1,512 to $5,176 per month, with the monthly average coming in at $3,269. While it is great to know about the statewide ranges and averages, the more interesting data is that of the large metro areas in the state. This is because these are the areas where seniors are more likely to live, because the large cities are often more convenient. Below are the specific costs for the major metro areas of Denver and Colorado Springs.

• Residents who are looking to live in a Colorado assisted living home in Denver will end up paying anywhere from $1,512 to $3,000 per month, with the average being $2,361.
• Residents who want to live in a Colorado assisted living facility in Colorado Springs will end up paying anywhere from $2,115 to $3,900 per month, with the average being $2,828.

Finding Assisted Living Homes in Colorado

If you are currently in the process of finding a Colorado assisted living facility for your loved one, then you could benefit from the easy to use search form at the top of this page. All you need to do is provide your zip code and the type of senior care that you are interested in, then you will be connected directly to our partner site which has a detailed directory of all the state licensed assisted living facilities in Colorado that have openings for your loved one. If you would prefer to speak with someone directly, then all you have to do is call the toll-free number listed at the top of this page for additional help. Our expert team of elder care advisors are available free of charge to assist you, and help answer any questions you have regarding your search to find a Colorado assisted living home for your loved one.