Best Assisted Living Facilities in Montrose, CO

Senior housing costs in Montrose, Colorado, start at an average of $4,400 per month for both private rooms and two-bedroom units in a nursing home. Average prices can range up to $8,400 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home. There are plenty of options at price points in between, including assisted living at $4,535 per month, and both independent living and memory care at $5,018 per month. Additionally, a nursing home studio is available for $5,400, and a one-bedroom unit costs $6,000, providing a variety of choices to suit different preferences and budgets.

On average, assisted living costs $4,535 per month in Montrose, which is more than some other cities in the area, including Cedaredge ($4,327 per month) and Paonia ($4,229 per month). However, Montrose assisted living costs are slightly lower than the average cost for the United States as a whole ($4,546 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Montrose compares to Colorado and the national average:

Seniors in Montrose can choose from 3 senior living facilities, and there are 3 communities in the surrounding area. In total, Colorado has 392 senior living options.

In Montrose, Colorado, seniors make up a significant 48.5% of the city's 20,394 residents, which strongly shapes the community's character. This senior population includes 14.5% in their 50s, 15.5% in their 60s, 10.8% in their 70s, and 7.7% who are 80 and over. Females represent a majority of the overall population at 53.8%, while males constitute 46.2%. Regarding marital status among seniors, 52.8% are married, 15.9% are divorced, 23.7% have never been married, and 7.7% are widowed. Montrose has a varied demographic profile, with 83.7% identifying as White and a noteworthy Hispanic population at 20.3%. Other groups include 11.1% mixed race, 1.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 2.3% identifying as other, reflecting a diverse community fabric without any representation from Pacific Islanders.