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10 Best Nursing Homes in Walker, CO
Walker 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 32 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Walker, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Walker is about $5,648, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 555 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Brighton, Tonville and Barr Lake.
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Cost of nursing homes in Walker, CO
The average cost of senior living in Walker is $5,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Salle, CO with an average of $5,103 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walker, CO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Walker vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Walker, CO by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Walker
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Walker
Bethesda Gardens Thornton
4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.
MorningStar of Boulder
4.9
My mother has been on the memory care side since June 2023 and I can't tell you how wonderful the staff and facility is. All the rooms are huge and unique to memory care, there are showers in the rooms. There are also kitchenettes with cabinets and a full-size fridge. I looked at five or six ...
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Bethesda Gardens Loveland
5.0
My dad said, "I'll take it", after touring the facility and finding they had a room available. After a little over two months there, he has nothing but positive things to say about the facility, the people, the staff, the food, and the social opportunities. He is happy!
Walker nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker, 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 Walker 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 Walker that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Walker 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 Walker Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Walker, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.9%
3.8%
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
42.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Walker 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 Walker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
53.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker 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 Walker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Walker 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 Walker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.9%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
64.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
64.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.3%
0.4%
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Brookdale Brighton, Brookdale Longmont and Sunrise of Boulder are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Walker, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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