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Residential care homes in Durango may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Durango care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.
Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Durango, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.
We are also serving Residential Care Home facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Downtown Durango.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Grandview, Hesperus or Hermosa.
Types of care available in Durango, CO
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2518 Highway 172, Durango, CO 81301
104 S Park Ave, Aztec, NM 87410
1545 N Highway 550, Aztec, NM 87410
1545 N Highway 550, Aztec, NM 87410
103 North 18th Street, Dolores, CO 81323
Golden Years Retirement home has been offering safe and loving assisted living in Delores, Colorado for over sixteen years. Because Golden Years is a family owned and operated facility, you can rest assured that your loved one will be made to feel right at home. Each member of the Golden Years...
27 Road 5577, Farmington, NM 87401
27 Road 5577, Farmington, NM 87401
24760 County Road G, Cortez, CO 81321
I was admitted to Mesa View from the Hospital and the staff helped me to get back on my feet . I moved out thinking that I could live on my own. When I had been gone about 2 weeks I found that I was not able...
The average cost of senior living in Durango is 3,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rico, CO with an average of 3,000 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:
A care home offers a home-like setting for persons who are who do not require skilled nursing services. Services provided may include food service, laundry, and transportation. This type of community is similar to a single-family home. In Colorado, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $49,140. The state of Colorado maintains a number of stipulations related to this type of community. The Department of Public Health and Environment licenses care home residences supervises this type of community.
Cost of living can be a major influence when determining which destination is the best fit for your loved one. The rent burden for Durango is about 20.0% of the average monthly income. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Durango is around $1,384 and the median home value for Durango is $423,648.
Based on gender, 51.5% are female and 48.5% are male. The median age of Durango is 34 years old. In Durango, 5.9% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. Of the population of Durango 22.2% have a graduate degree, 14.6% have a high-school diploma, and 52.7% have a college degree. Durango has a population density of 510 people per square mile. Racially, the population of Durango is 1.4% other or not specified, 9.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 87.6% white, 2.7% mixed race, 6.9% Native American, 0.6% black, and 0.9% Asian. Out of the total population of Durango, 11.2% live in poverty, 7.4% have some form of disability, 8.6% do not have health insurance, and 68.5% participate in the labor force.
The quality of life enjoyed by the average Colorado citizen is ranked 10th nation-wide. Additionally, Colorado is ranked 12th by healthcare standards. The state of Colorado has 92 hospitals and 162 health centers, providing care to a population of 5,776,356. The three highest ranked hospitals in Colorado are Poudre Valley Hospital, Mercy Regional Medical Center, and Centura Health-Penrose St. Francis Health Services. Out of a national average of 100, Colorado has a cost of living index rating of 106, a grocery index rating of 103, and a housing index rating of 119. Residents of Colorado enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 31st in the United States.
The state of Colorado ranks 18th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In the last presidential election 48% of Colorado residents voted Democrat and 43% voted Republican. Thirty percent of Colorado residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 4,188 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-26%, Mainline Protestant-15%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Colorado there are 148 masonic lodges. In Colorado, 27% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 37.
The average air quality index rating in Colorado is 44.4 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of July with a rating of 61.9 AQI. The most precipitation occurs in April with an average of 4.53 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 1.32 inches of precipitation a month. The average humidity across the state is 54%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 79% in the month of December. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 66F. The average high summer temperature is around 96F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 31F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 26F. The average high winter temperature is around 53F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around -8F during the month of January. While residents of Colorado mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Colorado can include earthquakes (moderate).
The state of Colorado has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of shrubs, aspen, lichens, and conifers thrive. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the kokanee, the salmon, the mountain lion, or the antelope. The state animal of Colorado is the the rocky mountain bighorn sheep.
Mesa View Retirement Home, Golden Gentry and Crane's Roost Care Home are the top-rated care homes near Durango, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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