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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.

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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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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.

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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 2 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>

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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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Balfour at Riverfront Park, located at 1500 Little Raven St, Denver, CO 80202, offers a continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Situated between a 17-acre park and the vibrant city of Denver, this community provides residents with both serene natural surroundings and urban conveniences. 

Residents enjoy a range of amenities designed to enhance their quality of life. The community features a heated saltwater pool, steam room, and a full-service salon and spa with fully appointed lounges for men and women. Additional amenities include a garden and patio, resident transportation, resident and guest parking, housekeeping and maid services, private cleaning services, laundry services for linens and clothing, and a coffee shop. For dining, residents have access to in-room kitchens and kitchenettes, a dining room with shared meals, room service for meals, and accommodations for special diets, including diabetic, kosher, and vegetarian options. A variety of activities are available, such as music, games, book clubs, yoga, fitness room access, gardening, arts and crafts, and offsite excursions. The community primarily operates in English. 

Balfour at Riverfront Park is known for its elegant retirement living and commitment to service excellence. The community offers select low and moderate rental independent living apartment homes to eligible residents as part of the Riverfront Park Affordable Housing Plan. These one-bedroom apartments provide housing that is attainable for lower-income individuals and couples, offering an opportunity to live downtown while having access to all of the services and amenities that a Balfour community offers.

 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</a>

Balfour Riverfront Park

Gardens Care Senior Living Homestead is a 4.25-acre campus with Independent Living cottages and Assisted Living apartments. Each assisted living suite contains a mini-kitchen and full private bathroom. Seniors have the luxury to choose between one-bedroom apartments or studio apartments. We have beautiful common areas including 2 outside patios for visiting, dining or just enjoying the great outdoors. It also features a newly remodeled lodge, private suites, salon, library, billiard room, theater room and more. Perhaps one of the best features of the property is the beautiful grounds with a park environment of lush green grass and flowers blooming from spring to fall. 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>

Gardens Care Senior Living - Homestead

The Courtyard at Lakewood is located in Lakewood, CO, providing a vibrant backdrop for your new life as a valued member of our caring community. From pleasant housekeepers, to attentive servers at mealtime and helpful maintenance technicians who are there when you need them, this community is the new extension of your family. We take pleasure in getting to know each of our residents and look out for their comfort and happiness. Our culinary team preparesthree delicious meals each day, served in our beautiful dining room. We provide housekeeping, linen services, fun and stimulating activities, off-site excursions, transportation to your personal appointments and a variety of classes and programs. Our warm, comfortable community and our friendly staff and residents will welcome you. We look forward to making your life easier any way we can.So come to The Courtyard at Lakewood for a visit...and stay!

The Courtyard at Lakewood

Welcome to our newest memory care home located in Lakewood near the Lakewood Country club. This home features 12 private rooms with private half bathrooms in each room.

Each room of their intimate home encompasses the personal, warm touches you would create for your family home, but with discrete elements to make each feature of the home accessible and safe for your loved one. Bathrooms are appointed with all the interior design elements of a carefully decorated home bathroom and equipped with hand rails and accessible toilets, bath tubs, and showers for your loved ones changing needs.

Our memory care services are designed to help seniors better cope with the challenges that come with these serious conditions. We take an individualized approach to memory care and our staff make every possible effort to accommodate our residents unique and personal needs. We believe that comprehensive, personalized memory care yields the best outcomes for our residents and their loved ones.

Prioritizing comfort and dignity for our resident seniors, we focus on your loved one being safe, well-cared for, and feeling that way in every changing moment. Our program has been carefully designed to provide a welcoming and nurturing space that can help your loved one handle the challenges posed by memory conditions more easily. We provide a wide range of therapies and restorative services aimed at improving memory and sustaining mental flexibility, and our living spaces have been carefully designed and arranged to meet the needs of memory care patients at all levels of care. 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>

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