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10 Best Nursing Homes in El Rancho, CO

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El Rancho 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 43 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in El Rancho, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in El Rancho is about $5,662, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 653 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near El Rancho, CO

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I myself was in Western hills about 2016 for rehab then LTC I was treated great by 98% of the staff, One P.A. and night LPN ignored my calls for help with a severe infection but bypassing them I got the...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mom lives at the Oberon House and a feel very good about the exceptional care she receives. The staff is very kind and caring, as is the owner of the Oberon who is on site almost daily. I believe that...
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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.
Oberon House is an assisted living community located in picturesque Arvada, Colorado. In a Frank Lloyd Wright style setting and on the south side of a dominant hill, Oberon House lies to the east of the Denver skyline, to the south of Pike's Peak, and to the south of the foothills of Golden,...
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I have nothing but good things to say about this place and how wonderful the staff is! My husband went to Powerback after falling and breaking his hip and I couldn't have been more pleased with the staff and...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Our Skilled Nursing facility provides 24hr care in a friendly caring environment focusing on the whole person. Whether it is for a short term rehabilitative stay or long term custodial care our staff is committed to providing for the resident's physical, emotional and psycho social well being....
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Homestead at Lakewood is just what you would imagine - a homestead made up of an assisted living "hacienda" and a cluster of red tile-roofed independent cottages with people that enjoy a comfortable, more relaxed style of living. The southwestern-style architecture accents the 4 1/2 acres of...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in El Rancho, CO

The average cost of senior living in El Rancho is $5,662 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $5,371 per month.

Nursing homes costs in El Rancho, CO, vs. nearby cities

El Rancho, CO
$5,662/mo

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

El Rancho, CO
$5,662/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$5,676/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,662/mo

Nursing homes costs in El Rancho, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,744/mo
Studio
$6,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,066/mo

Senior living costs in El Rancho 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: El Rancho, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Rancho, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,662/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,271/mo$5,180/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,676/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,535/mo$4,441/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
El Rancho, CO:$5,662/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
El Rancho, CO:$5,271/mo
Colorado:$5,180/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
El Rancho, CO:$5,676/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
El Rancho, CO:$4,535/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in El Rancho, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in El Rancho 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 El Rancho, CO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in El Rancho 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
El Rancho, CO$6,667/mo$5,458/mo+22.2%
Colorado$6,036/mo$5,575/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
El Rancho, CO
2024 average cost:$6,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,458/mo
Percent change:+22.2%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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.

What families are saying about nursing homes in El Rancho

Recent reviews for nursing homes in El Rancho

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!

Belleview Suites at DTC in Denver, CO

4.5
We did not find another facility in Denver that met all the medical needs for our mom like B.Suites.@DTS. Her care there was over 3 years. We found the staff and workers appreciating and assisting mom on every level. No complaints from this family. Even when there was some normal concerns we ...
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El Rancho nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Rancho nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Rancho, 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 El Rancho 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 El Rancho that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in El Rancho 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 El Rancho Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Rancho 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 El Rancho partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in El Rancho 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 El Rancho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
52.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Rancho 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 El Rancho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Rancho, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
61.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
52.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
0.4%
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