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At Alternative Care Homes, our goal is to provide our residents with the best in senior living. Our high quality care and dedicated staff ensure that the health needs of all our residents are supported at a high level.

We have 24/7 awake staff, which provides peace of mind for family. We are able to provide one person assists and we are wheel chair accessible.

We treat our residents with dignity and respect and look forward to welcoming your family member to our home.

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An explanation of retirement living costs. Visit to learn more about finding the right retirement community or to find a retirement community near you.

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The average cost of assisted living in Denver is around $4,700 per month, according to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2018 Genworth Cost of Care Survey</a>. That&rsquo;s higher than the average for the state of Colorado, which is $4,000 per month. In fact, only two other major metro areas in Colorado have a higher average monthly cost for assisted living: Boulder, which has an average of $5,000 per month, and Colorado Springs, which has an average of $4,875 per month.

Assisted Living Costs in Denver

Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart:

The type of care a senior needs greatly impacts total cost. For example, in Denver, an individual who is able to care for many of their own daily needs in an assisted living facility will incur, on average, around $3,600 less expenses, as opposed to someone who needs a higher level of medical services and care that requires a nursing home. Regular professional care in the home is slightly more expensive in the Denver area than assisted living facility costs. Homemaker services and home health aide services cost between $804 and $6,516 more per year versus the cost of living in the comfort and safety of an assisted living facility. It’s also important to note that the costs of assisted living tend to cover most living expenses, including meals and rent. The costs of in-home services only cover the care, not the expenses associated with the upkeep of a home, eating or transportation. Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart 
<li>Assisted living: $4,700</li>
<li>Homemaker services: $4,767</li>
<li>Home health aide: $5,243</li>
<li>Adult day health: $1,625</li>
<li>Nursing home care (semiprivate room): $8,365</li>

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Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Denver

Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) 
 
To qualify for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/programs-adults" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PACE benefits</a>&nbsp;under Health First Colorado, Seniors must be at least 55 years old and able to live safely in a community setting. They also have to meet some medical service requirements and live in a PACE area. Denver and the surrounding county are within the PACE area. PACE helps cover a range of services for older adults, including dentistry, optometry, durable medical equipment, transportation for medical appointments, caregiver education and respite care. Some of these benefits can be used while in an assisted living facility. 
 
To qualify for PACE, seniors first have to apply for and receive Medicaid benefits under Health First Colorado. 
 
Home and Community-Based Services Waivers 
 
Colorado also offers various home and community-based waivers to assist with additional points of care. One of them is the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.colorado.gov/hcpf/elderly-blind-disabled-waiver-ebd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elderly, Blind, &amp; Disabled Waiver</a>, which is available to qualifying adults with specific disabilities. Those age 18 to 64 must have an HIV or AIDs diagnosis, be blind or have a physical disability to qualify for this benefit. Individuals age 65 and older can qualify for this waiver if they have a significant impairment in function as determined by medical professionals. 
 
The financial requirements for this program requires individuals to demonstrate an income less than three times the amount that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/SSI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">federal SSI</a>&nbsp;is paying each month, and seniors must have countable assets (or resources, such as cash savings) of less than $2,000 if single or $3,000 for married couples. 
 
This waiver can help pay for a variety of services including, but not limited to, adult day services, homemaker services, modifications to homes, alternative care services, transportation (not just for medical purposes), personal care services and respite care. These benefits can be used while seniors are in an assisted living facility to cover these types of costs. 
 
After applying for Colorado Medicaid, you can contact your&nbsp;<a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/single-entry-point-agencies" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Single Entry Point</a>&nbsp;agency to apply for these waivers. The office that serves the Denver area is located at 11100 Bethany Drive, Aurora, CO, 80014, or call the office at (877) 710-9993.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,700 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 244 Assisted Living Communities in Denver and several in surrounding areas.<ul><li>Assisted living: $4,700</li><li>Nursing home semiprivate room: $8,365</li><li>In-home care: $4,767</li><li>Adult day health services: $1,625</li></ul>

Assisted Living in Denver, CO

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Colorado&rsquo;s Medicaid program is called Health First Colorado. It pays for a variety of medical services, including various home health or nursing home expenses, for individuals that meet income requirements. Adults up to age 65 must meet MAGI (modified adjusted gross income) guidelines. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/April%202018%20Medicaid%20Income%20Chart.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">guidelines for Colorado&rsquo;s Medicaid program</a>&nbsp;as of April 2018 for a family of one person between the ages of 18 and 65 is $1,346 per month. For a senior couple within those age ranges, the MAGI requirement is $1,825 per month. 
 
After age 65, individuals usually switch to the federally provided Medicare program as their primary health coverage, but you may still qualify for Medicaid as your secondary insurance. Individuals who didn&rsquo;t pay enough into the Medicare system over the years to get Medicare Part A without a premium may also be able to qualify for Colorado&rsquo;s Medicare Savings Plan, which is a Medicaid program that helps to cover the cost of Medicare premiums. 
 
Both Medicare and Medicaid provide coverage for some long-term care provisions and services that might be available in an assisted living facility. However, Colorado Medicaid doesn&rsquo;t specifically cover assisted living costs outside of waiver programs. You can<a href="https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/apply-now/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;apply for Health First Colorado</a>&nbsp;in a number of ways, including&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a>, in person at local application sites, via a printed application in the mail and by calling 1-800-221-3943/State Relay: 711.

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Area Agencies on Aging, or AAAs, provide information and assistance to seniors who live independently in their own homes or in some senior living communities. AAAs may be able to provide help seeking funding for care, finding resources that are available locally or connecting with service providers.

Area Agencies on Aging

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Juniper Village at Aurora offers delightfully homelike memory care in Aurora, Colorado. With meals, activities and loving caregivers, we are there to enable independence while providing the services needed to not only thrive, but enhance senior years.

Founded in 1988, Juniper Communities is committed to making the world a better place, where each of us can live fully throughout life&#39;s seasons. We nurture the spirit of life with each resident&#39;s life we touch with a resident-centered approach that maximizes physical independence and emotional wellbeing. Today we operate 15 senior communities, providing independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing services.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Juniper Village at Aurora offers spacious lounges, welcoming grounds and a selection of apartments with private baths to choose from. Rooms are located off of well-lit, wide and private interior hallways. You will also find our community porches and activity spaces to have a comforting feel where residents can socialize with friends and family.

Three restaurant-style meals are served per day along with snacks and guests are always invited. Beyond meals, recreational and wellness programs are proactively scheduled to ensure that each resident has plenty of activities to enjoy such as exercise programs, group walks, game time and live entertainment.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

We support aging in place at Juniper Village at Aurora. Beyond the essentials of transportation, housekeeping and weekly laundry and linen service as well, you&#39;ll be pleased to find that licensed nursing care professionals are on call 24 hours a day to support you or your loved one. Every month, residents receive health check-ups to ensure that all wellness needs are met. Additionally, we offer on-site health services including physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Our caring staff are always available to assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility help and medication management. Those who suffer from advanced memory loss conditions will benefit from cuing, reminders and behavioral redirection.

Join us at Juniper Village at Aurora and let us show you how wonderful wellness can be.

Juniper Village at Aurora

Whether you're looking for independent or assisted living, The Pines of Dayton Place is one of Denver's finest retirement communities. We offer a gracious lifestyle, with a wide range of services and programs designed to enhance the health, comfort, and security of our residents.
 
Since 1987, The Pines of Dayton Place has enjoyed an enviable reputation in the field of retirement living in the Denver Metropolitan area. Dedicated to the idea that your retirement years should be the most enjoyable of your life, our caring staff is committed to providing a secure and comfortable lifestyle at a most affordable price.
 
Residents are at home in spacious one or two-bedroom apartments, and receive the finest in senior care.The Pines of Dayton Place provides families with peace-of-mind in knowing that our qualified and caring staff can provide residents with a range of personalized assisted living services -- from assistance with activities of daily living to medication monitoring -- The Pines of Dayton Place provides residents with the help they need.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/find-and-compare-facilities">Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Facility Comparison</a>

The Pines of Dayton Place

Brookdale Highline (formerly Emeritus at Highline) offers a homelike setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day at our beautiful Denver community. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.

Brookdale Highline is proud to be a part of Brookdale. Our communities provide active retirement living for thousands of residents, serving seniors and their families since 1978.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Our peaceful setting, restaurant-style dining experience, activities and beautiful surroundings combine to create a wonderful living environment every day. Our genuine, caring staff, home-style meals and daily activities add to our residents&#39; daily experience. They will tell you they appreciate all the options while living at Brookdale Highline.

Our staff prides itself on respecting the privacy and individuality of our residents, while at the same time, creating a real sense of community. You can maintain the same independent lifestyle you have always enjoyed, plus have the opportunity to connect with your peers, participate in activities and even form new friendships for a lifetime.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

Our care plan offers just the right complement of additional services, from assistance with medication to daily help with bathing, dressing, grooming and ambulation. Our tiered levels of service ensure that you are only paying for the services that you need.

The sense of community is all around you when you become part of our family at Brookdale Highline. Through special events, activities, clubs and on-going cultural enrichment programs, we offer unlimited opportunities for you to get to know other residents and us.

Call to set up an appointment for a tour because we delight in showing you our home. At Brookdale Highline, our family is committed to yours.

CuraVista Highline

This brand new Community, opening early 2020, Modena Cherry Creek stands apart due to our unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of the operation: our team members, our culinary arts, our enriching programs, and our sophisticated designs and amenities.

It is this signature blend which makes for a truly extraordinary and unparalleled living experience for our Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.

With our dedicated, compassionate team members, engaging programs, and best-in-class amenities, Solera Cherry Creek takes Assisted Living to a whole new level. We fully recognize that our people are our strongest asset. Thats why we are passionate about identifying and retaining team members that are genuinely caring, customer service oriented and dedicated to excellence. At Modena Cherry Creek, our Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants and Qualified Medication Administration Personnel are supported 24/7 by on-site Licensed Nursing Staff. Plus, residents can alert the nursing staff when a need arises or during an emergency via their wearable device.

As one of the premier communities specializing in Dementia and Alzheimers Care in Denver, Solera Cherry Creek delivers best-in-class amenities in a world-class setting, all brought to life by our compassionate and caring staff. 

Our secured neighborhood features higher staffing ratios and team members trained in Dementia Care that create a highly-specialized environment for residents with Alzheimers. Modena Cherry Creeks Caregivers, Certified Nursing Assistants and Qualified Medication Administration Personnel are all deeply dedicated to enriching the lives of the residents they serve and are supported 24/7 by on-site Licensed Nursing Staff. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/find-and-compare-facilities">Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Facility Comparison</a>

Modena Cherry Creek

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