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4 Best Nursing Homes in Occidental, CO
Occidental 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 4 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Occidental, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Occidental is about $5,648, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Occidental, CO
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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 Bridge at Alamosa, Colorado, combines the luxuries of retirement living with the comforts of home.Offering assisted living and independent living, our community tailors resort-style services and amenities to the needs and interests of our residents.Professional associates work to create an...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Occidental, CO
The average cost of senior living in Occidental is $5,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crestone, CO with an average of $3,036 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Occidental, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Occidental, CO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Occidental vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Occidental, CO by room type
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Occidental nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Occidental nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Occidental, 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 Occidental 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 Occidental that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Occidental, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
50%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
50%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
50%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Occidental 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 Occidental Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Occidental, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Occidental 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 Occidental partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Occidental, CONational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Occidental 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 Occidental communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Occidental, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Occidental 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 Occidental offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Occidental, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bridge at Alamosa, Veterans Nursing Home and Trinidad State Nursing Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Occidental, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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