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10 Best Nursing Homes in Highlands Ranch, CO

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Highlands Ranch 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 68 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Highlands Ranch, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Highlands Ranch is about $5,622, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1270 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Highlands Ranch, CO

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Highlands Ranch, CO

The average cost of senior living in Highlands Ranch is $5,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Foxfield, CO with an average of $5,580 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Highlands Ranch, CO, vs. nearby cities

Highlands Ranch, CO
$5,622/mo
$5,638/mo

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

Highlands Ranch, CO
$5,622/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

$5,628/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,622/mo

Nursing homes costs in Highlands Ranch, CO, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Highlands Ranch 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: Highlands Ranch, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighlands Ranch, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,622/mo$5,456/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$5,167/mo$5,240/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,628/mo$5,456/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$4,435/mo$4,491/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Highlands Ranch, CO:$5,622/mo
Colorado:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Highlands Ranch, CO:$5,167/mo
Colorado:$5,240/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Highlands Ranch, CO:$5,628/mo
Colorado:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Highlands Ranch, CO:$4,435/mo
Colorado:$4,491/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Highlands Ranch, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Highlands Ranch 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
Highlands Ranch, CO$6,372/mo$5,879/mo+8.4%
Colorado$6,036/mo$5,575/mo+8.3%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Highlands Ranch, CO
2024 average cost:$6,372/mo
2023 average cost:$5,879/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$6,036/mo
2023 average cost:$5,575/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/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 Highlands Ranch

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Highlands Ranch

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living at Chestnut Hill in Highlands Ranch, CO

5.0
We moved our father in here back in 2008 and he was here for 6 years. They took great care of him and the staff including management were very accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a caring clean home.

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!

Highlands Ranch nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highlands Ranch nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highlands Ranch, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.8%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
76.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highlands Ranch, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.2%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highlands Ranch, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highlands Ranch, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
53.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
55.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
38.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highlands Ranch, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
63.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.2%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Highlands Ranch, Woodlake Legacy Senior Living and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Highlands Ranch, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 68 nursing homes facilities near Highlands Ranch, Colorado. See the full list.
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