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Residential care homes in Lafayette may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Lafayette 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 Lafayette, 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.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Thornton, Boulder or Louisville.
Types of care available in Lafayette, CO
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My mom is being well taken care of. She is happy there. The staff is kind and understanding.
Our family could not be more grateful for finding Applewood Our House. It is exceptional on all fronts. The staff work as a unified team to provide support for the clients in their care. Applewood Our House is a major step up from the former place that we had placed our father. The house is like a regular home environment. We have been very satisfied.
My husband likes this facility very much! It is very clean and it is one of the best from all of the communities that we toured. I am very pleased and happy to have found it, I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking into good care for their loved ones.
155 South Hoyt Street, Lakewood, CO 80226
Serenity House Assisted Living, winner of the State Health Department 'Best Practice' award is one of the largest residential care home providers in Colorado. With 17 locations in Denver, Englewood, Centennial, Lakewood, and Littleton, Serenity House is able to offer its residents the best of all...
I would give a 5 for each category. It's clean, and the staff does a great job of caring for my sister. When we Zoom, I can see that her clothing is clean, she's brushing her teeth and her hair is clean....
1395 Vrain St, Denver, CO 80204
Just for Seniors Living Center I is a residential care home located in the County of Denver, Colorado. Our grounds are specially built to ensure the maximum comfort-ability and relaxation that the senior need. We are a group home that is conveniently near a hospital, in a beautiful and serene...
We chose Just for Seniors because my mom really needs the personalized care and they are always right there to help her out. They remind her to do all of the things that she really needed. Overall everything...
1424 16th Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501
Since 2007, Safe Harbor Assisted Living has played a critical role in offering a comprehensive elderly care service package, to the community of Longmont, Colorado and to its surrounding areas. Safe Harbor Assisted living is a beautiful ranch-style home, located near the Longmont Community...
I like the care here for my mom. We like the staff who are always caring and attentive to her needs. The community is clean and a nice environment for her. The menu is nice and she seems to be pleased with...
11975 W 22nd Place, Lakewood, CO 80215
Serenity House Assisted Living, winner of the State Health Department 'Best Practice' award is one of the largest residential care home providers in Colorado. With 17 locations in Denver, Englewood, Centennial, Lakewood, and Littleton, Serenity House is able to offer its residents the best of all...
They have changed their house manager recently -we don't know much about her yet, but the first one was great as well. My loved one has only been here a few months. I live far but other family member visits...
5475 Flower Court, Arvada, CO 80003
Jaxpoite is a residential home specializing in caring for individuals with memory loss. Located in the Northwest Denver Suburb of Arvada, Jaxpointe provides a safe and secure environment with all the comforts of home. Our caring staff is available 24/7 to see to the specialized needs of our...
I only just have all good things to say about them over at Jaxpointe at Flower Court. The staff has been taking really good care of my loved one and I think everything about the facility is really good.
2948 Routt Circle, Lakewood, CO 80215
My name is Tim Millar. My wife Dawn and I have been PhysicalTherapists for a combined 40 years, mainlyworking with seniors. We have always hada desire to own an assisted living facilitywhich caters to a few people, where ourpassion for seniors is obvious, and theenvironment feels like an intimate...
My Auntie has lived at Peak Gardens for over 7 months. She is 92 years young and thriving there. She feels at home and had a fairly smooth transition in the beginning. As the months have progressed she has...
9585 W 51st Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
My mom was previously a resident at Peak Gardens Arvada and we had a positive experience there. The private room was large and sunny with a private bath, which was amazing! My Mom couldn't interact with the...
1085 Vivian Street, Lakewood, CO 80401
My wife was in a late dementia stage of Alzheimer's disease. The staff were caring and kind with her, encouraging connection and friendship with other women and inviting her into activities such as passing a...
1440 Coffman St, Longmont, CO 80501
I can not say enough about how wonderful this community is. The community is extremely well maintained inside and out. Most of the food is really good and they have different menu options if you do not want...
421 S Fenton, Lakewood, CO 80226
The Rising Sun Senior HomeThe Rising Sun Senior Home is a senior care home located in the peaceful neighborhoods of Lakewood CO in Jefferson County. At the Rising Sun, we offer a haven of convenience, happiness, and comfort to our residents. The appealing Colorado weather and the landscape are...
My mom has been at the Rising Sun for over a year now. The place is AMAZING! it is more like going home than going INTO a home. It is cozy and the owners are the most kind, caring individuals you could ever...
1900 Upham Street, Lakewood, CO 80214
We really like this facility! The staff are very caring and encouraging, and they are trying their best to make my mother feel comfortable in this period of adjustment. My mother also enjoys the frequent...
1102 4th Street, Fort Lupton, CO 80621
So far they are doing a pretty good job. It's very clean, and the staff is friendly. They have a lot of turnover, so there is a lot of getting to know people, that can be a little difficult. I can't really...
4755 Shawnee Place, Boulder, CO 80303
Shawnee Gardens Shawnee Gardens is a residential care home located in the colorful town of Boulder, CO in Boulder County. Our community is located in a beautifully landscaped piece of land, overlooking a peaceful and tranquil wooded street. Boulder is famous for achieving top rankings in health,...
We liked it. My mother didn't complain about it, although she wanted to go home. She shared her room with someone else. She broke her hip and couldn't go back home, so we moved her to Shawnee Gardens. She...
1365 Yank St., Golden, CO 80401
Taking care of a loved one with Alheimer's disease or dementia is a job for professionals. No matter how hard you try, eventually the burden of providing round-the-clock care for a loved one with Alzheimer's becomes to much. Eventually, you will admit that is is best to find a place that can...
I have had the pleasure of having a one on one with Applewood Our House at Yank St. for the past 3 years. They are wonderful with the people and couldn't ask for better care of the people in their care....
9777 Fred Drive, Northglenn, CO 80260
She escaped and became combative Too bad - nice place nice people
7319 Carr Street, Arvada, CO 80005
Care Group at Indian Tree is a residential care home that is located in Jefferson and Adams counties in Arvada CO. This is a loving residence where caregivers attend to the resident's needs in a group home setting. The climate is humid continental creating starkly contrasting seasons within the...
110 S. Newland St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Husband and wife team that is committed to a small caring community for your loved one. We provide 24 hour care 7 days a week in a family environment that is a safe and comfortable place for your loved one. Beautiful yard for sitting outdoors, family outings to the ice cream parlor and walks in...
5011 Fox Hill Dr., Longmont, CO 80501
Alzheimer's Care Specialists Our Mission at Millbrook Homes is to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment that will enrich the quality of life for people with Alzheimer's Disease. By having a small number of residents at each home, we can assure that we meet the personal and social...
7587 Union Court, Arvada, CO 80005
Union Court Assisted Living Union Court Assisted Living is a residential care home located in a quiet neighborhood in the tranquil town of Arvada, CO in Jefferson and Adams Counties. Our luxury community is located in a peaceful street and is benefited by spectacular mountain views. Arvada is a...
It was an unsecured facility, the woman who was the house manager has an LPN with certificates in Alzheimer's and dementia and I really liked her. WHen we determined that we needed a secure facility for my...
6435 Garrison Street, Arvada, CO 80004
1594 Walnut Dr, Brighton, CO 80601
MountainView Gardens is a peaceful and safe home located in the heart of the growing town of Brighton. MountainView Gardens strives to meet the individual needs of those that they care for with compassion, tenderness and warmth. Keeping in mind that 'home is where the heart is,' MountainView...
6270 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
431 S Fenton, Lakewood, CO 80226
The Rising Sun Senior HomeThe Rising Sun Senior Home is a senior care home located in Lakewood city, Colorado in Jefferson County. This location is just perfect and has a nice residential feel to it. Creating a safe and secure environment is very important, especially when dealing with senior...
2866 Ironwood Circle, Erie, CO 80516
8095 W 108th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80021
We care for those who needs may have exceeded the assisted living center and now may require that extra special care that living in a small home environment cas provide.
The average cost of senior living in Lafayette is 3,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Longmont, CO with an average of 3,124 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 seniors who are able to preform activities of daily living with minimal assistance but desire supervision inside a safe and secure community. This type of community is like a single-family home. Services provided might include food service, washing clothes, and transit. In Colorado, the annual median cost for an assisted living community is around $49,140. The state of Colorado maintains specific standards related to this type of community. The Department of Public Health and Environment licenses care home residences governs this community type.
The overall cost of living is a big influence in deciding which care option works for your family. Monthly, the median rent in Lafayette is about $1,449 per month and the median home value in Lafayette is about $341,221. The rent burden for Lafayette is around 19.3% of the average monthly income.
In Lafayette, 7.0% of the people are veterans. Racially, the population of Lafayette is 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.2% Native American, 15.4% Hispanic, 0.6% black, 88.2% white, 3.7% mixed race, 4.3% Asian, and 3.0% other or not specified. In terms of education, 14.4% have a high-school diploma, 55.9% have a college degree, and 22.2% have a graduate degree. In Lafayette, 73.5% participate in the labor force, 9.6% have some form of disability, 3.8% are widows, and 6.6% do not have health insurance. Lafayette has a population density of 1,160 people per square mile. Based on gender, 48.9% are male and 51.1% are female. The median age of Lafayette is 39 years old.
In terms of personal well-being, Colorado ranks 12th in healthcare and 10th in quality of life compared to other states. Residents of Colorado enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 31st in the United States. 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. The state of Colorado has 92 hospitals and 162 health centers, providing care to a population of 5,776,356. Poudre Valley Hospital, Mercy Regional Medical Center, and Centura Health-Penrose St. Francis Health Services are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state.
In the last presidential election 48% of Colorado residents voted Democrat and 43% voted Republican. The state has a median age of 37 and 27% of its population being over the age of 55. In terms of diversity, Colorado ranks 18th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religious values, 30% of Colorado’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 4,188 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-26%, Mainline Protestant-15%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Colorado there are 148 masonic lodges.
Colorado experiences an average humidity rating of about 54%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 79%. On average, Colorado has an air quality index rating of around 44.4 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of July with a rating of 61.9 AQI. During the winter, the average temperature in Colorado drops to around 26F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 53F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around -8F in the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 66F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 96F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 31F in the month of June. On average, the state receives 1.32 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in April with an average of 4.53 inches of precipitation a month. 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 conifers thrive, shrubs, berry shrubs, and lilies. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the salmon, the kokanee, the the lark bunting, or the mountain lion. The state animal of Colorado is the the rocky mountain bighorn sheep.
Sevens Residential Memory Care, Assured Assisted Living 4 and Serenity House II are the top rated care homes near Lafayette, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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