29 Assisted Living Communities in Lakewood, Colorado

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 29 Assisted Living Communities in Lakewood and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Lakewood, CO

Assisted Living: $4,700
Nursing Home Care: $8,365
In-home Care: $1,625
Adult Day Health Services: $4,767

Assisted Living Facilities near Lakewood, Colorado

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Lakewood

David

October 23, 2024

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Crossroads at Lakewood

The apartments are lovely, spacious and well and they even have 2BDRM units. Food is great...homemade soup from scratch every day and the care staff really knows the residents and provide great care for them.

disappointed

September 21, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Gardens Care Senior Living - Homestead

Communication is very much a problem. Took almost 2 years before anyone addressed a care plan. At first care conference they gave 14 days only to have a 30 day discharge on very sparse reasoning that you can't contest. Didn't feel there was effort put into the support. The solution wasn't to try and resolve and support, it was to move to increased care.

She72319

August 2, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of The Courtyard at Lakewood

The staff at The Courtyard at Lakewood seemed friendly, but the rooms were small. They were between 800 and 900 square feet, and we're looking for something a little bit larger for independent living. They offer exercise classes.

Loren

June 26, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Brookdale Meridian Lakewood

Meridian Lakewood is a full facility where you go from independent all the way up to totally dependent living. It was one of the nicest facilities I visited. The people were very accommodating and cordial to me. Price wise, it wasn't going to work, and I did not like the fact that the particular unit the staff showed me did not have any balcony. You're kind of in a 500 square foot box there. The staff was very informative and gave me all the full details of everything they did and how things work, which I appreciated. They gave me a pie to take home and it was very good. They were doing some construction there, so it was a little hard to get into.

Jim

May 11, 2018

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Lakeview Senior Living

My dad seems to like Lakeview Senior Living. It seems like a lot of money, but he is happy there. He seems quite happy with the food too. They have puzzles, game nights, and they take them around town. They provide three meals a day. They also offer shuttle rides to his doctors' appointments and to the grocery store.

Gwen

March 27, 2018

I am/was a resident of this facilityReview of Lakeview Senior Living

I'm living at Lakeview Senior Living. It's average. They have a van that occasionally goes on little excursion, to certain stores, and to the banks. There were a couple of nasty women here. They have substitute staff on the weekends, and they don't have a TV room. They have a place for bingo and games, but when the people are noisy, it interferes with the activities going on where the TV set is located. It isn't built for older people.

Robert

November 13, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of The Courtyard at Lakewood

I had lunch at The Courtyard at Lakewood, and the food was good. The people were very nice and the residents seem to be agreeable. The layout of the place was satisfactory. It's a big building and not really impressive.

August 30, 2017

I visited this facilityReview of Lakeview Senior Living

Lakeview Senior Living is very crowded and there were so many people sharing one elevator for three floors. People with wheelchairs and walkers have to wait to get down to the dining area. It was not right for a senior. The rooms were OK, but small and downsized. The dining area was very elegant and nice. The place was clean and the person who showed us around was very nice and accommodating.

August 22, 2017

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of The Courtyard at Lakewood

My parents are at The Courtyard At Lakewood. It's a great location off the main road but easy to get to. The staff has been very accommodating. My parents seem to be doing fine. The rooms are bigger than a lot of other places we looked. My parents are in a one-bedroom that has a small full kitchen and a balcony. When you move in, you get a new refrigerator, a new stove, and a new carpet, and they painted the whole place. The people were very friendly and helpful when we moved in. They really take care of you.

Map of Lakewood, Colorado

Assisted Living Costs in Lakewood

The average monthly cost of assisted living care in the U.S. is $4,000, according to Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study, and the Colorado average is the same. At $4,700 per month, Lakewood’s assisted living cost is high in comparison. The only Colorado cities with more expensive rates are Colorado Springs ($4,875) and Boulder ($5,000).

Grand Junction has the state’s most affordable assisted living at a cost of just $3,350 per month. Seniors in Greeley ($3,670) and Pueblo ($4,000) also enjoy lower prices than their counterparts in Lakewood.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Lakewood, so data for Denver was used.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Lakewood/Denver Area

$4,700

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$4,000

Boulder

$5,000

Colorado Springs

$4,875

Fort Collins

$3,950

Grand Junction

$3,350

Greeley

$3,670

Pueblo

$4,000

Care Cost Comparison

Location isn’t the only factor that influences the cost of senior care. The type of care needed also affects monthly costs. Seniors pay an average of $4,700 per month for assisted living, which is about three times the cost of adult day health services ($1,625). Those who need nursing home care pay $8,365 per month, which is about 80% more than the cost of assisted living. Homemaker ($4,767) and home health aide services ($5,243) are priced similarly to assisted living. Seniors should remember that these prices only include the cost of in-home care itself. Regular household expenses, such as utilities and groceries, are still the senior’s responsibility. Assisted living residences usually include these costs in their monthly fees, so seniors may find they’re a more budget-friendly option.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living

$4,700

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$5,243

Adult Day Health Services

$1,625

Nursing Home Care

$8,365

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lakewood

Medicaid in Colorado

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides medical coverage to low-income Americans. More than 1.2 million people are enrolled in Colorado’s Medicaid program, Health First Colorado, including children, pregnant women, seniors and people with disabilities.

Eligible Coloradans receive many medically necessary services through Health First Colorado including:

Primary care
Hospital care
Outpatient care
Preventive services
Emergency care
Nursing home care

To be eligible for Health First Colorado coverage, state residents must meet the program requirements. One-person households must have an annual income of $16,612 or less. The limit for two-person households is $22,491. Countable assets are capped at $2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples. Many assets are exempt, including a primary residence, personal property, household belongings and one car.

Completing an online Colorado PEAK application is the fastest way to apply for coverage. You can also call (800) 221-3943 or apply in person at the Jefferson County Department of Human Services office.

Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver

Lakewood seniors who need help paying for assisted living care may qualify for the Elderly, Blind and Disabled waiver. This program provides a number of long-term care benefits, such as adult day health care, homemaker and personal care services. The waiver also covers services provided in alternative care facilities, including assisted living residences, but it doesn’t cover room-and-board costs.

To qualify, seniors must have a significant functional impairment and need a nursing home level of care. The program’s monthly income limit is $2,313, or three times the current Supplemental Security Income rate. Medicaid asset limits also apply.

Seniors can apply for the EBD waiver by contacting the Jefferson County DHS office at (303) 271-1388.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

Optional State Supplementation

The federal Supplemental Security Income program provides monthly benefits to elderly people with low incomes and few assets. Across the country, more than eight million people collect SSI benefits. Colorado is one of the many states that provides top-up funding to SSI recipients who live in assisted living facilities.

Colorado’s Optional State Supplementation program provides up to $551 per month to single seniors and $1,489 to couples who qualify.

To learn more about the program or to apply, call the Colorado Department of Human Services at (303) 866-5700.

Colorado Old Age Pension

The state of Colorado provides financial assistance to low-income seniors through its Old Age Pension program. To receive this benefit, Colorado seniors must be U.S. citizens or qualified legal residents and earn less than $771 per month. Applicants are also limited to $2,000 in total resources ($3,000 for couples).

Lakewood seniors interested in the OAP program can apply by calling the Jefferson County DHS department at (303) 271-1388. Applicants are interviewed by an intake program specialist who then makes an eligibility determination.

Assisted Living Bridge Loans

Some Lakewood seniors may only need short-term help paying for assisted living. Seniors waiting for a pension to kick in or a home to sell may find themselves in this situation. An assisted living bridge loan can help seniors handle this gap in funding.

Bridge loans usually have a line of credit structure, which allows approved seniors to borrow only what they need. Monthly payments for housing and care can be sent directly to a senior’s assisted living facility. Applications can list up six borrowers to help a senior qualify, but applicants will need to explain their planned source of long-term funding.

To apply for a bridge loan, call Elderlife Financial at (888) 228-4500 or complete an online application.

Assisted Living Resources in Lakewood

Senior Center

Lakewood residents 55 years of age or older can find an array of programs and activities available at the local senior center. Seniors can join one of the many arts and crafts or group fitness classes offered, enjoy a nutritious hot meal, receive health and wellness counseling or take part in trips and planned outings.

Lloyd G. Clements Community Center
1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood, CO 80214
(303) 987-4820

Veterans Affairs

Lakewood offers many resources for veterans and survivors. Seniors can visit the regional VA office to check their eligibility for benefits and submit an application. They can travel to Aurora or Denver to access VA health care services, including counseling at the Vet Center.

Denver Regional Benefit Office
155 Van Gordon St., Lakewood, CO 80228
(800) 827-1000

Jewell VA Clinic
14400 E Jewell Ave., Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 283-5400

Denver Vet Center
7465 E First Ave., Ste. B, Denver, CO 80230
(303) 326-0645