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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rulison, CO

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zipAveragecost: $3,904

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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
HOMELife is better downtown.Combining all the comforts of assisted living with unequaled access to the downtown area of Grand Junction, Colorado, Downtown Assisted Living Suites offers residents a unique opportunity to live life to the fullest.With newly renovated upscale living spaces located in...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Creek Vista Senior Apartments is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for independent living at a cost that is affordable to seniors. Low cost for high living. Located at the base of Lamborn Mountain in Paonia, Colorado, Creek Vista offers the best of home town friendliness with...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
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Cost of independent living in Rulison, CO

The average cost of senior living in Rulison is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rifle, CO with an average of $3,661 per month.

Independent living costs in Rulison, CO, vs. nearby cities

Rulison, CO
$3,904/mo
$3,944/mo
$3,661/mo

Independent living costs in Rulison, CO, vs. state and national averages

Rulison, CO
$3,904/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Rulison, CO, vs. other senior living options

$4,540/mo
Independent Living
$3,904/mo

Independent living costs in Rulison, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,090/mo
Studio
$5,314/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,084/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,400/mo

Senior living costs in Rulison 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: Rulison, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRulison, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,904/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,529/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,540/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rulison, CO:$3,904/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rulison, CO:$4,529/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rulison, CO:$4,540/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Rulison, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rulison 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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Independent living cost trends in Rulison, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rulison 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
Rulison, CO$3,409/mo$3,033/mo+12.4%
Colorado$3,256/mo$3,205/mo+1.6%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Rulison, CO
2024 average cost:$3,409/mo
2023 average cost:$3,033/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,205/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Rulison

Recent reviews for independent living in Rulison

Solstice Senior Living at Mesa View in Grand Junction, CO

4.8
I arrived at Mesa View summer of '22. I looked at a couple of places here in GJ but after touring here it was easy to decide to live here! [name removed] was so helpful as I moved in. The staff here are always so friendly! Leaving my home of 49 years was hard but Mesa View is great!

The Fountains in Grand Junction, CO

5.0
I loved into The Fountain of Hilltop [date removed]. It is a very friendly place, which I can home now. Everyone is so helpful. If you have a problem, they are very willing to help get it solved. It is so nice to live in this wonderful place, and I love living here.

Chateau at Rifle

5.0
My 85yr old grandfather always talks about how great the staff is at the Château. He loves it there. Everytime I visit, he is always so happy. His room is always so clean and lovely. The other residents show how well everyone is treated there.

Rulison independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rulison independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rulison, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rulison independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rulison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rulison, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
6.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rulison independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rulison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rulison, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rulison independent 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 independent living communities in Rulison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rulison, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
34.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Solstice Senior Living at Grand Valley, The Lodge at Grand Junction and Cappella of Grand Junction are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rulison, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Rulison, Colorado. See the full list.
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