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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cottonwood, CO

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Cottonwood is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 59 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Cottonwood, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Cottonwood is about $5,505, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1495 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Cottonwood, CO

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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Cottonwood, CO

The average cost of senior living in Cottonwood is $5,505 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Foxfield, CO with an average of $5,482 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Cottonwood, CO, vs. nearby cities

Cottonwood, CO
$5,505/mo
$5,482/mo
$5,496/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cottonwood, CO, vs. state and national averages

Cottonwood, CO
$5,505/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cottonwood, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,499/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,505/mo

Nursing homes costs in Cottonwood, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,093/mo
Studio
$5,969/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,654/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,800/mo

Senior living costs in Cottonwood vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Cottonwood, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCottonwood, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,505/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,041/mo$5,181/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,499/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,255/mo$4,441/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Cottonwood, CO:$5,505/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Cottonwood, CO:$5,041/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cottonwood, CO:$5,499/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cottonwood, CO:$4,255/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Cottonwood, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Cottonwood and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Cottonwood, CO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Cottonwood have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cottonwood, CO$5,652/mo$5,359/mo+5.5%
Colorado$6,036/mo$5,575/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Cottonwood, CO
2024 average cost:$5,652/mo
2023 average cost:$5,359/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$6,036/mo
2023 average cost:$5,575/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Cottonwood

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cottonwood

Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Highline Place in Littleton, CO

4.6
We chose Highline Place and seemed very caring and qualified to care for my father-in-law after a difficult experience with another facility. Very kind and compassionate staff!

Cadence Aurora

3.9
My loved one was a resident at Cadence Aurora for a little over a month. Some of the staff was excellent while others not so good. I do not think her room was ever cleaned while she was there. Some of her clothes were not returned after they were sent for washing and she received other people's ...
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Cottonwood nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottonwood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Cottonwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cottonwood, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.6%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cottonwood nursing homes

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 Cottonwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cottonwood, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cottonwood nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cottonwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottonwood, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottonwood nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cottonwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottonwood, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
56.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.3%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Cottonwood nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Cottonwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cottonwood, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
45.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lincoln Meadows Senior Living, MorningStar of Parker and The Reserve at Lone Tree are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cottonwood, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 59 nursing homes facilities near Cottonwood, Colorado. See the full list.
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