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10 Best Nursing Homes in Watkins, CO

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Watkins 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 21 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Watkins, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Watkins is about $5,552, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 439 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Watkins, CO

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My grandmother has lived at Lowry for 6 months. She did not want to move from her home but she needed to. Now she has friends, enjoy the meals and loves their outings.
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.
Savor a Rich and Full LifeIf you’re looking for an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, Colorado, look no further. Nestled in the Lowry Air Force Base area, our community is convenient to the grocery stores, banks, the public library and VA hospital. But even though we’re in a...
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You’d be hard pressed to find better, more caring staff for your loved one than those who work at Peakview. The kind front desk and nursing staff make Peakview what it is. There’s unfortunately been a lot...
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.
Located in Centennial, Colorado, Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care offers premium apartment homes and services in Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. The brand new community has month-to-month rental pricing instead of expensive buy-in fees. Peakview opened in September of 2015 and...
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1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Even though the facility is about 18 years old, it still appears in almost new condition. Maintenance and housekeeping are excellent inside and outside the buildings. They have an ambassador program where...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
St. Andrew’s Village is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors age 62 and over in the Denver metropolitan area. We offer private one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments along with the security of knowing that our staff is available 24 hours a...
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44 Floor plans available
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My Dad has been a resident for two months. [name removed], the director is very approachable and responds quickly to any needs or concerns. The facility smells clean, the food is excellent and easy for...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Chelsea Place is a purpose built memory care community for seniors in the Denver area. Located in Aurora, Co, we are part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. We specialize in providing high quality care for seniors living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, by offering a...
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1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.0
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My mother-in-law was taken very good care of. She was extremely apprehensive about going for two weeks while my husband and I went on a vacation. when I got back she let me know that she was very thankful...
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.
The premier senior living community in Parker, CO, Pine Grove Crossing provides Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care with a personal touch. We offer suites and 16-hour licensed nursing care, 7 days a week, to residents of our locally operated community. We selected Pine...
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44 Floor plans available
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My loved one has been here for nearly two years. The moment I moved her in, the weight of the world was lifted off my shoulders. They just do such an amazing job caring for people with memory care issues....
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Our community is purposefully built for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related Dementias. Our Wellspring Memory Care program offers a life-affirming, theraputic environment where we emphasize strengths and support wellness. Home to approximately 52 individuals. Each house opens on to...
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7.9
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61 reviews
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I like where I live I liked it since I moved in 3 years ago and you know it's like with any place you live or if you're working it's like any place you work it has it has its trying times but you know the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
"Committed to helping you live a vibrant, carefree lifestyle." At Cherry Creek, we are dedicated to providing our residents with five-star service, elegant amenities and the freedom to maintain an active lifestyle. Our caring professional staff is here to lavish you with attention while...
Photo of Belleview Heights Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
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11 Floor plan available
7.9
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Very kind and friendly staff. The residents span a range of dementia from moderate to more severe. The activity director works very hard to engage all residents in activities suited to their condition. Not...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Belleview Heights is a warm and welcoming senior community that offers transitional assisted living and memory care for those experiencing memory challenges, Alzheimer’s, or other dementias. Our comprehensive, Person-Centered Care approach is based upon Montessori principles to tend to your loved...
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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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42 reviews
7.8
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42 reviews
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As time goes by we are more and more happy with Garden Plaza. The majority of the staff is very experienced with the needs of the residents. The complex is laid out with a simple floor plan, wide halls,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
We offer a resort style worry free lifestyle. Complete with all day dining, events, concerts, educational programs, 24 hour staff and security, transportation, weekly housekeeping, basic cable, wifi, and phone service with free long distance. Our apartments range from studios up to two...
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A great place and a very beautiful place I think my husband will be a lot happier since he is there...They have a great staff and care about the people living there...If you are looking for a place for your...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Ashley Manor is residential assisted living and alzheimer’s care at it’s best. We provide the comforts of home, the feeling of family, a meaningful way of life to all of our residents. The difference between us and our competition is that we care about your loved one as if they were our own...
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Go to this place first, the care was wonderful. The caregivers were great to my dad, he looked looked cozy and his skin always had color. They put mats down to protect him when he was falling out of bed. ...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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I have been very pleased with the care that my mother has been receiving at this community, The staff have been absolutely wonderful and really have made sure my mom has felt comfortable and welcomed in her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Canterbury Gardens provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our community delivers both Independent and...
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We like everything. There is not a thing we don't like about Life Care Center of Stonegate. My mom likes it there. She like the food.
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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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: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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 Watkins, CO

The average cost of senior living in Watkins is $5,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Comanche Creek, CO with an average of $5,231 per month.

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

Watkins, CO
$5,552/mo
$5,499/mo

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

Watkins, CO
$5,552/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$5,537/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,552/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,182/mo
Studio
$6,446/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,982/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,363/mo

Senior living costs in Watkins 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: Watkins, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatkins, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,552/mo$5,398/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,023/mo$5,181/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,537/mo$5,398/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,369/mo$4,441/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Watkins, CO:$5,552/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Watkins, CO:$5,023/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Watkins, CO:$5,537/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Watkins, CO:$4,369/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Watkins, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Watkins 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
Watkins, CO$6,336/mo$6,024/mo+5.2%
Colorado$6,036/mo$5,575/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Watkins, CO
2024 average cost:$6,336/mo
2023 average cost:$6,024/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Watkins

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Watkins

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.

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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Watkins nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins, 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 Watkins 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 Watkins that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Watkins, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
58.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
70.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
64.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watkins 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 Watkins Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watkins, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watkins 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 Watkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watkins, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins 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 Watkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watkins, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins 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 Watkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watkins, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
0.4%
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Brookdale Lowry, Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care and St. Andrew's Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Watkins, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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