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In Aurora, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">average cost of assisted living care</a> is $4,700 per month, which is significantly higher than both the national and Colorado averages. At $5,000 per month, Boulder is the only major metropolitan area in Colorado that is more expensive than Aurora. Some of Colorado&rsquo;s cities, such as Colorado Springs, are similarly priced to Aurora. However, many cities are significantly more affordable. In Grand Junction ($3,350) and Greeley ($3,350), seniors pay over $1,000 less per month for assisted living care than they do in Aurora.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn&rsquo;t available for Aurora, so data for the Denver, the closest major city, was used.

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Many types of senior care services are available in Aurora, and the average monthly cost varies significantly based on the services a senior needs. Adult day health care, at an average of $1,625 per month, is just over one-third the price of assisted living care. The most expensive type of care in Aurora, nursing home care, costs an average of $8,365 per month. Homemaker services are approximately the same price as assisted living care, while home health aides cost about $500 more per month. Seniors who choose either of these in-home care options should remember to consider other costs they may be responsible for if they remain at home, such as rent, food and home maintenance. 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 Aurora

Colorado Old Age Pension 
 
Low-income seniors may be eligible to receive financial assistance from the <a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/cash-assistance" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colorado Old Age Pension (OAP)</a>. Seniors who participate in this program receive a monthly financial supplement. The <a href="https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/financial/old-age-pension/#1488321094020-3f55ea02-e3dc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">maximum payment</a> is $771 per month, and any income a senior receives, such as SSI, will reduce the maximum payment. This program also provides <a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/old-age-pension-health-and-medical-care-program-oap" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">limited medical care</a> to seniors who don&rsquo;t qualify for Medicaid coverage. 
 
To qualify for this cash assistance program, seniors must be 60 years of age or older and have a low income. Seniors can apply for this program online through the <a href="https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colorado Peak</a> portal or in person at the <a href="http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/388/Human-Services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arapahoe County DHS office</a>. For more information, call (303) 795-4400 to speak to a Arapahoe County DHS representative. 
 
Optional State Supplementation 
 
In Colorado, SSI recipients who live in assisted living facilities may be eligible to receive additional funding from the state. This funding, known as <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/ssi_st_asst/2011/co.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">optional state supplementation (OSS)</a>, can help seniors pay for room-and-board costs. 
 
The maximum OSS payment for a single senior is $551 per month. The maximum initial OSS payment for a couple is $1,489 per month. However, after the first month in an assisted living facility, couples are treated as two individuals and can receive up to $551 each. 
 
To receive OSS, seniors must live in an approved assisted facility and be eligible for SSI payments. To learn more about this program, call the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/phone.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Social Security Administration</a> at (800) 772-1213. 
 
PACE 
 
Seniors who live in assisted living facilities may be eligible to receive services through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This program provides customized health care and social services to participants&nbsp;in their homes or the PACE center, including a clinical exercise program, medication management, meals, computer access, transportation,&nbsp;bingo and Red Hat Society outings. 
 
Some seniors are eligible to receive these services at no cost if they have Medicaid. Seniors with only Medicare or who aren&rsquo;t eligible for Medicaid pay a monthly premium. The cost of PACE services is determined based on a senior&rsquo;s income. 
 
To participate in the PACE program, seniors must be 55 years of age or older. Contact <a href="https://www.myinnovage.com/locations/co-aurora#location" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Innovage Greater Colorado PACE</a>, the PACE provider for Aurora,&nbsp; or call (888) 992-4464 to learn more about the program and apply for coverage.

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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 {enhancedSearch.regionCount} {tensing(Assisted Living Community | Assisted Living Communities | {enhancedSearch.regionCount})}in Aurora 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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Medicaid is a public health insurance program that provides health coverage to various groups of low-income Americans. Pregnant women, people with disabilities, children or elderly adults may be eligible for Medicaid coverage. Each state administers its own Medicaid program, so the benefits available can vary throughout the country. Colorado&rsquo;s Medicaid program is called <a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/colorado-medicaid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Health First Colorado</a>. 
 
Health First Colorado members can receive services including primary care, emergency care, laboratory and X-ray, rehabilitation and dental. Members may need to pay a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/benefits-services/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">small co-payment</a> for some services. 
 
To qualify for Health First Colorado, seniors must meet the program&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1621" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">financial requirements</a>. The pretax annual income limit is $16,146 for a single senior and $21,892 for couples. Participants in Health First Colorado must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, legal aliens or permanent residents who live in Colorado. 
 
Seniors can check eligibility and apply for coverage through the state&rsquo;s <a href="https://coloradopeak.secure.force.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colorado Peak </a>portal or apply in person by visiting the <a href="http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/388/Human-Services" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (DHS)</a> office, which is located at 
5334 South Prince Street in Littleton, Colorado. Alternately, seniors can complete a <a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Medicaid%20and%20Child%20Health%20Plan%20Plus%20Paper%20Application%20-%20English.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">paper application</a> and mail it to that address or call (800) 221-3943 to apply over the phone. 
 
Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver 
 
<a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/elderly-blind-disabled-waiver-ebd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver (EBD)</a> is a Medicaid program that may help seniors pay for care in assisted living facilities. While this program doesn&rsquo;t pay for room-and-board costs, it may cover personal care that is provided in assisted living facilities, which can be an out-of-pocket expense to seniors. 
 
To qualify for this waiver program, seniors must: 
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<ul>
	<li>Be 65 years of age or older</li>
	<li>Have a significant functional impairment and need the level of care that is provided in nursing facilities</li>
	<li>Have a monthly income that is less than three times the Supplemental Security Income <a href="https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/SSI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">(SSI) limit</a>&nbsp;(current SSI&nbsp;limits are $771 for individuals and $1,157 for couples)</li>
	<li>Have resources worth less than $2,000 (individuals) or $3,000 (couples)</li>
</ul>

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Seniors who are already Health First Colorado members can apply for this waiver program by contacting their local Single Entry Point (SEP) agency. <a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/single-entry-point-agencies#ALTSS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Colorado Access</a> is the SEP agency that serves Aurora and the surrounding area, and it can be reached at (877) 710-9993. Seniors who are not Health First Colorado members need to apply for Medicaid coverage before they can be considered for the EBD waiver. 
 
Seniors who need help applying for Medicaid or the waiver program can contact the Connect for Health Colorado Customer Service Center at (855) 752-6749.

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