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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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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.

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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 Assisted Living Community 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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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.

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Sunrise at Cherry Creek, a caring and homelike senior community, provides assisted living, memory care and hospice services to seniors with a broad range of care needs.

Just minutes from downtown Denver, the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and the Denver Botanical Gardens, our community sits in the heart of the peaceful Cherry Creek neighborhood. Seniors immediately feel at home in our close-knit environment. It’s caring and comfortable, filled with many wonderful residents and compassionate, professional staff.

Sunrise at Cherry Creek is managed by Sunrise Senior Living. As one of the world’s most experienced providers of senior living services, we create senior living that champions the quality of life for all seniors.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

At Sunrise at Cherry Creek, we create an environment that allows seniors to enjoy life to the fullest. We offer a variety of floor plans for our private and companion suites that include full baths and emergency response systems.

Residents appreciate the familiar, homelike atmosphere, and our community offers many comfortable lounge areas to socialize, watch TV, read or quietly reflect. Relax in the sunroom, enjoy the stunning view from the porch, or safely stroll among the secure paths in our beautiful gardens.

An enticing menu of finely prepared meals is served in our elegant dining room, and private dining is available for celebrations with family and guests.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

We encourage independence and freedom of choice, and provide as much assistance as each individual desires. Our assisted living staff is available 24/7 to help with living tasks such bathing, dressing and medication coordination. We pride ourselves in our Reminiscence neighborhood, designed for seniors with mild to advanced Alzheimer’s or other memory disorders.

Our compassionate hospice care includes symptom management combined with emotional and spiritual support. We also provide a concierge service, weekly housekeeping and linen service and scheduled transportation for personal errands and outings.

Sunrise at Cherry Creek is a community that takes great care in making residents feel comfortable and secure.

Sunrise at Cherry Creek

Denver&#39;s Brookdale Parkplace (formerly Parkplace) is a caring senior community providing Independent Living, Personalized Assisted Living, and Alzheimer&#39;s and Dementia care. We are committed to offering a living environment that maintains the highest standards in our industry. And it shows in everything we do - from the beautifully appointed interiors and manicured gardens of our high-rise community to the to committed, caring staff who want to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

Brookdale Parkplace is managed by Brookdale. At Brookdale, we believe that our dedication to exceptional service and personalized care will exceed your expectations.

<h2>Featured Amenities</h2>

Brookdale Parkplace residents select from many floor plans for our one- and two-bedroom apartment suites. Elegantly designed with real wood trim, plush wall-to-wall carpet and sheer draperies, they include balconies, step-in showers and individually-controlled heating. All independent living apartments include fully equipped kitchen.

We are keenly focused on the details that make life special, including a country store and café for last minute items or an afternoon snack, personal on-site banking and a full-service beauty/barber shop. Residents love to soak in the panoramic view of the Denver skyline on the 18th-floor Skyline Room, gather with friends and raise a glass in our pub, or take a dip in the community pool and spa.

<h2>Available Services</h2>

At Brookdale Parkplace we partner with our residents to create a personalized plan for their needs, reviewing regularly to meet their changing circumstances. Our professional, caring staff is available around-the-clock to assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and mobility.

Our memory care program for Alzheimer&#39;s and dementia care provides stimulation, stability, structure and security - all in a soothing environment that preserves the warmth, dignity, comforts, and feeling of home.

Brookdale Parkplace is a caring and nurturing environment for all stages of senior living.

Brookdale Parkplace

There are literally thousands of senior living communities in the United States. So it's no small chore finding one that's right for you. And we truly believe after you've done all your homework, Balfour will be on the top of your list.

With its beautiful surroundings, award-winning architecture and renowned care, there's a good reason why our residents are so proud to call Balfour home.

The question is, what happens when your needs change? Do you have to say goodbye to all your friends? Will you have to give up all the activities you look forward to every day?

What about all those great meals? Are those over? Are you going to have to go through the whole complex process of finding a place to live, yet again? Or, are you going to be stuck in a community whose facilities are no longer appropriate or whose staff is inadequately prepared to respond to your current needs?

No. Because Balfour is a new generation of retirement living. One that offers a full range of services. We have independent living, assisted living that includes priority access to skilled nursing care at Balfour in Louisville, and every stage of memory care / Alzheimer's.

It all depends on what you need. Because Balfour is all about you.

Our Colorado assisted living communities and trained staff are here to respond to the needs of individuals who require help with some activities of daily living, yet are eager to remain as independent as possible. Our care and assisted living communities are progressive and cater to the needs of each resident. Regular evaluations ensure the level of care and support you need. At Balfour, we believe in providing a comfortable, worry-free and safe living environment for all of our residents.

Balfour's communities are designed to assist residences based on their individual needs by our skilled team of caregivers. Our dedicated staff is here to provide you with the help you need and to support your pursuit of living a comfortable life with maximum independence.

We know from experience that social interaction is essential to good health, so we've created a program with daily events that total hundreds of unique opportunities each month. No matter what your needs are, we're able to assist each resident in our Colorado assisted living communities to participate in a variety of activities. From intimate group gatherings to shopping excursions to scenic country drives, our programs have been thoughtfully designed to promote physical, mental and emotional well-being.

On any given day, you'll find us busy with educational classes, art lessons, community service projects, gardening, exercising or just socializing on our outdoor terraces. Balfour's assisted living settings are set up to provide you with many opportunities to be social, mentally and physically active.

Our Colorado assisted living program is designed to help you stay as independent as possible while allowing you to enjoy daily interests and pursuits. We want you to live life to the fullest but on your terms.

Balfour is among a new generation of communities specifically designed to incorporate recent advances in the understanding and care of residents with memory loss. Our offer Colorado memory care communities are able to work with the wide range of cognitive challenges some of our residents face. We treat each resident with the deference, dignity, and attention he or she deserves through a collaborative, family-oriented approach.

Memory care residents at Balfour enjoy a comfortably elegant safe environment \ specifically designed for sensory engagement while preserving a sense of self. Balfour's highly skilled and experienced staff understands these needs of a resident facing memory related conditions and will provide quality and individualized care our residents deserve.

And, like all Balfour communities, our memory care communities in Colorado offer a full schedule of events that include a broad range of activities, from outdoor gardening and painting in private, secure inner courtyards, to SingFitâ„¢ music therapy and games. We've mastered the fine balance of keeping residents from becoming over-stimulated or alternatively, lethargic.

We'll also get out and about to local parks, nearby coffee shops and scenic country drives to ensure a continued sense of the larger community. We believe memory, dementia and Alzheimer's care should assist our residents with maintaining a sense of belonging and purpose.

Memory care is about understanding the needs of the individual while maintaining their respect, individuality and sense of belonging. Balfour's communities are known for our dedicated service to our residents, innovation and comfortable elegance.

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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.

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