Frequently Asked Questions

Assisted Living Placement Colorado Questions

We have compiled some of the most common questions we receive about Assisted Living Placement Services. If you don't see the question that you have in our list below you can ask it in the form below.


We will usually respond to questions within 24 hours. If you need help sooner than that please call us at 303-898-6111.

  • What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Colorado?

    A community where there is assisted living, memory care and inpendent living options available all at the same location.

  • Are there any alternative communities for skilled nursing care in Colorado other than nursing homes?

    There are many people currently in Colorado nursing homes that could be cared for in small assisted living residential care homes.

  • Do all assisted living communities in Colorado take Medicaid?

    The short answer is NO.  There are a very small percentage of assisted living communities that accept medicaid.

  • Where can I find Medicaid assisted living communities in Colorado, are they easy to find?

    It is best to use a placement service like ours to assist you in finding the small percentage of Medicaid assisted living communities in Colorado.

  • Does Medicaid pay for Assisted Living in Colorado?

    An individual resident of Colorado can apply for Medicaid assisted living but there are specific income and asset requirements to quailfy for Medicaid.

  • Is there any type of insurance that will pay for assisted living, skilled nursing and care at home in Colorado?

    Long Term Care Insurance is the only type of insurance that can potentially pay for assisted living services.  Usually the policies that cover these options cover a definte period of time that the services are covered.

  • Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Colorado?

    No Medicare does not pay for assisted living in Colorado.

  • How much does assisted living cost in Colorado?

    Currently the average cost for one person living in assisted living is approximately 4500 to 5000 per month for the base cost.  Additional costs may be incurred for additional levels of care.

  • What are the different types of assisted living in Colorado?

    There are basically two types of assisted living in Colorado, the large apartment style and small residential home.  There are some hybrids of these types of facilities.

  • What is the best way to find assisted living options in Colorado?

    We strongly suggest that you use a service like ours to help you find the approrpriate Senior Living and Care opitons.