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10 Best Nursing Homes in Altona, CO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Altona nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Altona, CO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Altona or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Altona.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Harney, Switzerland Park and Jamestown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harney, Switzerland Park and Jamestown.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Altona, CO
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What we like the most about The Pearl is the staff. They are very engaged, caring, organizing variety of programs every week. Residents; diverse and engaged, volunteering, caring, welcoming, and downright...
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.
Live.It is all up to you. With a full slate of fun activities, health and wellness and travel programs, dining options, and the proximity of downtown Boulder, the University and lively Pearl Street, there are choices galore at The Pearl at Boulder Creek. Fill your days with the richness of...
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We can't say enough good things about Brookdale! They are wonderful ! Staff are very personable and creative. They find ways to make every holiday fun to celebrate. They take fun photos to share with the...
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.
More Time for the Things You LoveNestled in a quiet little residential neighborhood, our charming assisted living community is just a few minutes from the beautiful McIntosh Park and a hop, skip and a jump from bustling downtown Boulder. If you’re craving a day out on the town, it won’t take you...
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I wrote a Google review about Sunrise, singing its praises. It has been a wonderful home for our mother. She feels safe, nurtured, and contented. Her health has improved since she moved in, thanks to the...
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.
Sunrise of Boulder is nestled in a quiet neighborhood with gorgeous mountain views next to a city park and bike path. All our rooms are conveniently located on the first floor, and our decor is arts-and-crafts with a ski lodge/cottage appeal.Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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[name removed] was awesome, willing to connect with me at any time to set up tours and visits, and to answer questions. She gets five stars! The only wish I have is that there was more information on each...
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.
Living Life To The FullestTucked in the charming and scenic town of Boulder, Colorado, you’ll find a wonderful assisted living community full of men and women who inspire you to wake up each morning and live life to the fullest. Free from the burdens of home maintenance and chores, you can fill...
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[name removed], at the front desk, is a fantastic asset to the Atria. She is always warm and friendly and kind to everyone that she meets while she juggles her many responsibilities. She also is very kind...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Nestled beneath the majestic Rocky Mountains and Longs Peak, Atria Longmont offers a luxurious, fulfilling lifestyle for discerning older adults. We are located near Golden Ponds Park, with easy access to the area's finest hospitals, entertainment and shopping. We also offer more than 200 social...
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Our mother received wonderful loving care at Alta Vita Memory Care in Longmont, CO. Each team member treated mom and our family with respect. It is a "homey" atmosphere and very clean. Our family would...
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.
AltaVita Assisted Living Memory Care Centre is a locally-owned and family-oriented memory care community in Longmont, Colorado. Our community is comprised of secure, comfortable apartment suites for individuals who need and deserve special care due to memory related illnesses such as Alzheimer's...
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I am so grateful for the quality of care my husband received during 16 months at Balfour Longmont Memory Care, an elegant and beautiful facility. To the leadership, to the RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and care partners,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Now open!! Balfour Longmont answers the needs of seniors in northern Boulder, southern Larimer, and western Weld counties of Colorado. Offering a superior continuum of care in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care and staying true to Balfour's values.Attention to the smallest of...
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Alta Vita is the BEST assisted living I have known. [Name removed] has been one amazing employee over the months she has been working for this company, always has a big smile & is such hard worker girl. I...
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.
AltaVita Senior Residences offers state of the art Memory Care and Assisted Living. AltaVita is a locally-owned and family-oriented community in Longmont, Colorado, north of the Boulder-Denver area. We provide high quality apartment suites in a warm environment while offering services and...
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Beautiful setting, well maintained residence. Updated bathrooms and heating and cooling system that have made my mother's suite very comfortable. Great staff and by far the most affordable AL in Longmont.
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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My father has lived at this community for several years. The community may be the oldest in town but it has the best amenities, very helpful staff, a great flexible meal plan and maintenance team that fix...
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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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
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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...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Altona, CO
The average cost of senior living in Altona is $5,773 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loveland, CO with an average of $5,057 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Altona, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Altona, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Altona
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Altona
Golden Lodge Assisted Living
3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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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.
MorningStar of Boulder
4.9
My mother has been on the memory care side since June 2023 and I can't tell you how wonderful the staff and facility is. All the rooms are huge and unique to memory care, there are showers in the rooms. There are also kitchenettes with cabinets and a full-size fridge. I looked at five or six ...
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Altona nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altona nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altona, 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 Altona 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 Altona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
58.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Altona 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 Altona Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altona 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 Altona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Altona 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 Altona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altona 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 Altona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Longmont, Brookdale North Loveland and Sunrise of Boulder are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Altona, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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