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Staff were very nice to her. [name removed] was great. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Waneka Park Assisted living Community is located in a quiet neighborhood, just steps away from Old Town Lafayette. We are also close to hospitals, medical practices, shopping centers and the RTD Bus Station. Waneka Park offers personal care plans specific to each individual's needs. We have 24...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Mezzanine at Golden West is Golden West’s assisted living community on the north side of the Golden West campus. The Mezzanine is a four-story building with 56 assisted living apartments, each with wall-to-wall windows that highlight the expansive views of Boulder. Life at The Mezzanine at...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Lafayette, CO

The average cost of senior living in Lafayette is $7,385 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Erie, CO with an average of $5,747 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lafayette, CO, vs. state and national averages

Lafayette, CO
$7,385/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Lafayette, CO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$7,385/mo
$8,066/mo

Assisted living costs in Lafayette, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,197/mo
Studio
$5,290/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,443/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,342/mo

Senior living costs in Lafayette vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lafayette, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLafayette, COColoradoU.S.
Assisted Living$7,385/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,066/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,319/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lafayette, CO:$7,385/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lafayette, CO:$8,066/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lafayette, CO:$4,319/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lafayette, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lafayette 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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Assisted living cost trends in Lafayette, CO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lafayette 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lafayette, CO$6,893/mo$6,080/mo+13.4%
Colorado$5,971/mo$5,500/mo+8.6%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Lafayette, CO
2024 average cost:$6,893/mo
2023 average cost:$6,080/mo
Percent change:+13.4%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$5,971/mo
2023 average cost:$5,500/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
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2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lafayette, CO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lafayette.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lafayette

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lafayette

Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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The Gardens at St. Elizabeth in Denver, CO

4.3
The Gardens at St. Elizabeth has been really nice, and my mom is really happy. I think they give personalized care, and they're really friendly. It just has very good energy. I think they could use a lot more activities though.

Brookdale Meridian Englewood

5.0
Every staff person and resident was super friendly and welcoming. There was no high-pressure sales or pushing us to come there to stay and live. The residence we talked to were very thankful that they had picked that location. Some residents had experiences at other loving facilities and did ...
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Lafayette review score based on 618 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 618 reviews of 21 Lafayette assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lafayette review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lafayette review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Lafayette, CO21 facilities
8.4
Broomfield, CO0 facilities
8.4
Lakewood, CO0 facilities

Review subcategories for Lafayette assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 618 reviews of 21 Lafayette assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lafayette resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.4
3.6
Friendliness
4.5
3.6
Care services
4.2
3.3
Staff
4.6
3.5
Meals & dining
4.1
3.2
Activities
4.3
3.2
Value for cost*
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Lafayette assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lafayette assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lafayette that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lafayette, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.8%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.3%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.5%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lafayette assisted living

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 Lafayette Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lafayette, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.2%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.6%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lafayette assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lafayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lafayette, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.6%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
42.2%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.3%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.7%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lafayette assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lafayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lafayette, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.5%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
47.6%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lafayette assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lafayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lafayette, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
59.7%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.7%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.3%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.9%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.9%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.9%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
49%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.2%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lafayette

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lafayette protect seniors.
Learn about Colorado assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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