Assisted Living Care in Colorado

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Colorado is one of the top retirement places for baby boomers looking for assisted living locations from all across the country. There are more than 512,166 seniors living here 65 and over enjoying their retirement years either in senior living housing, assisted living care, or nursing homes.

The scenery from its mountains vistas is outstanding, as are the recreation opportunities and other enjoyable cultural features. Coloradans have the lowest rates of obesity of any state in the country due to its large network of bike and hiking trails that offer senior living lifestyles an easy way to exercise. The state has a flat tax rate of 4.63% and a state sales tax of a low 2.9%, which helps lessen the financial burden of senior retirement living.

One of the best cities to retire in Colorado is Fort Collins. The cost of living is not that bad and there are many things for seniors to do in town and the mountains to the west. Fort Collins has several miles of walking or biking trails to help keep active and enjoy the outdoors. Colorado as a whole offers several art galleries and museums along with hiking trails in open space park settings. The weather can change here, but there is a lot of sun filled days for your outdoors actives.

Colorado assisted living facilities receive inspections by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The Colorado Health Care Association represents 90% of Colorado's nursing homes and many assisted living care facilities. There are more than 500 assisted living residences in Colorado. Across the area, the daily basic fees for assisted living range from approximately $45 to $200, generally less than the cost of home health services and nursing home care. The average cost of assisted living in Colorado is $2,900 per month.

All Colorado nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and nursing care facilities, receive their license through the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division. Every nursing home has an assigned ombudsman who visits the facility regularly and helps residents with any problems they might encounter, including quality of care, residents' rights and problems with transfer and discharge.

Those who are seeking a great location for senior living retirement, assisted living or looking for a nursing home can find many options in Colorado. Work or play, there is a vast variety of choices to explore and visit. The cultural events and the mountains add up a rewarding senior living lifestyle for many years to come.