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10 Best Nursing Homes in Baxter, CO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Baxter 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 Baxter, 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 Baxter or another care type is right for you. Browse 17 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Baxter.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fearnowville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Buttes, Swallows and Stone City.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Baxter, CO
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29 reviews
We chose Villa Pueblo because they had the best value for the money and absolutely the best view! The staff are always very helpful and kind. Mom says the hamburger used there is the worst she has ever had.
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.
Villa Pueblo is one of the city's premier retirement communities, offering a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. You never know who you'll meet at Villa Pueblo — you may reconnect with old friends, or meet new ones! And, the...
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The facility and apartments are very nice and updated. The administration are very friendly and respond quickly. So if a person is independent and requires little care, this is a good place. The activities...
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.
You can create the home you want at Bonaventure ,and it always comes with warmth and good old-fashioned service with a smile, which is why so many recommend us. Just ask our residents;more than 9 out of 10 current residents, enthusiastically recommend us to their friends and families.
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Primrose Retirement Community of Pueblo is located in Pueblo, Colorado. We strive to create a happy and dignified living environment for our elderly residents. Our independent housing facility offers a fitness center, theater and pub. Our dining area looks like a bistro, not a hospital dining...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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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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 nursing homes in Baxter, CO
The average cost of senior living in Baxter is $4,426 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florence, CO with an average of $3,488 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Baxter, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Baxter
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Baxter
Brookdale El Camino in Pueblo, CO
4.9
The staff at Brookdale gives great care to all of the residents! The exercise classes are truly excellent and residents get a lot from them. They have great recreational activities that are geared to them mentally.
Cappella at Pueblo West
4.6
Great people, the building is one floor and great for any type of physical limitations and all types of services are provided from laundry and housekeeping if needed. They also have local transportation which is very helpful.
They have been having all kinds of staffing problems and consistency ...
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Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community
5.0
My Dad was looking to downsize after an unexpected hospital stay. My Dad was still independent but we thought a community setting would be good for him. Dad liked the Pueblo Villa independent living option. He said the food is good and he’s found a group of friends to eat with. He was also able ...
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Baxter nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baxter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baxter, 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 Baxter 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 Baxter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baxter, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Baxter 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 Baxter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baxter, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
5.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baxter 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 Baxter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baxter, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Baxter 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 Baxter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baxter, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baxter 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 Baxter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baxter, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale El Camino, Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community and Cappella at Pueblo West are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Baxter, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Baxter, Colorado. See the full list.
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