Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wheat Ridge, CO

Senior housing costs in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, start at an average of $3,089 per month for a detached cottage in a nursing home. Prices can range up to $7,769 per month for a two-bedroom unit in a nursing home. There are plenty of options at price points in between, including independent living at $4,180 per month, assisted living at $5,065 per month, memory care at $5,308 per month, and a private room in a nursing home at $6,250 per month. These options provide a wide range of choices to suit varying financial and care needs.

Compared to other cities in the area, Wheat Ridge is slightly more expensive. For instance, Littleton assisted living costs an average of $4,984 per month, and Columbine Valley assisted living costs an average of $4,989 per month. On the flip side, Wheat Ridge is more expensive than both the Colorado state average of $5,018 and the national average of $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Wheat Ridge compares to Colorado and the national average:

The city of Wheat Ridge is home to 5 senior living facilities, which is just a small fraction of Colorado's 392 facilities. There are 210 communities in nearby cities for those who want to expand their search.

In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, seniors compose a substantial 41.5% of the total population of 32,263. Breaking it down, 13.4% are in their 50s, 13.7% are in their 60s, while both the 70s and 80s age groups make up 7.2% each. The gender distribution is slightly more female-heavy, with females making up 52.7% and males 47.3%. Regarding marital status, 42.7% of seniors are married, 13.3% are divorced, 36.8% have never married, and 7.2% are widowed. Wheat Ridge is predominantly White at 84.7%, with a diverse range of communities including 20.5% Hispanic, 9.3% mixed race, and smaller representations such as 1.6% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% Black, and 2.4% identifying as other, enriching the town's cultural fabric.