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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Durango, CO
Assisted living costs in Durango average about $4,725 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Durango. Our detailed directory has 9 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Ignacio, Grandview and Oxford.
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They are taking excellent care of him, but when it comes to activities they need something that the impaired hearing and impaired sight can do. Based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Bridge at Farmington, New Mexico, gives residents the freedom to experience continued independence and an active lifestyle in a beautiful assisted living community.Friendly associates work to ensure each resident’s quality of life by offering a wide variety of services and amenities focused...
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I placed my loved one here when his Alzheimer’s had progressed to the point that I could no longer safely care for him at home.He lived in the memory care unit for six months until his death. The proximity...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The deciding factors for us was the size of the community, and that every single room has open access to outdoors. The staff was very friendly and interactive, and even though the activities are still...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I have 2 elderly parents who BOTH have different dementias & I'm the only living adult "child" & I'm 100% disabled! PTL my parents saved their money for this time in their lives AND also bought longterm care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Durango, CO
The average cost of senior living in Durango is $4,725 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mancos, CO with an average of $4,725 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Durango, CO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Durango
Recent reviews for assisted living in Durango
Beehive Homes Of Farmington
4.9
Both of my parents were in another, bigger assisted living place the past 2 years & I wasn't happy seeing things they neglected to do, or tried to hide, etc. I have never been a caregiver b4 & didn't know the difference, until I was "forced" by the 1st to move my parents. The sweet Beehive made ...
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The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living
4.9
My loved one, liked the food, and it was very good. They offered a lot of activities but my loved one did not participate in any. The value for the money was good, but was expensive. They took really good care of my loved one. The satff was very friendly, and compassionate. Overall, it is a ...
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Sunshine Gardens in Durango, CO
4.0
Their staff cares for my loved one and tried to engage her. Overall they are a bit understaffed but they have some really great people there.
Durango assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durango assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durango, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Durango assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Durango that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Durango, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Durango assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Durango Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Durango, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
14.3%
51.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Durango assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Durango communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durango, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durango assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Durango offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durango, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Durango
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Durango protect seniors.
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The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living, Sunshine Gardens and Madison House-Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Durango, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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