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10 Best Nursing Homes in El Rancho, CO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a El Rancho 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 El Rancho, 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 El Rancho or another care type is right for you. Browse 33 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in El Rancho.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Capitol Hill, University and Cory - Merrill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Switzerland Park, Russell Gulch and Silver Plume.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near El Rancho, CO

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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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I've been at Eaton for 17 months. I recommend Eaton to all who seek an active life while aging. I love the many opportunities to socialize. I feel we here at Eaton are given the best place to age that could...
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.
Eaton Terrace Residences opened in 1980 to provide a congregate (meal program and scheduled transportation included), rental subsidy program to adults 62 and over.  Located near Lakewood's Belmar Town Center, this community offers 161 one-bedroom apartments with beautiful downtown and...
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My mom lives at the Oberon House and a feel very good about the exceptional care she receives. The staff is very kind and caring, as is the owner of the Oberon who is on site almost daily. I believe that...
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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.
Oberon House is an assisted living community located in picturesque Arvada, Colorado. In a Frank Lloyd Wright style setting and on the south side of a dominant hill, Oberon House lies to the east of the Denver skyline, to the south of Pike's Peak, and to the south of the foothills of Golden,...
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My mom has been living in Nightingale Lane for two years and we are very happy with the facility and the care mom has received since her move. The staff is loving and patient and we think the food is good as...
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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Our Skilled Nursing facility provides 24hr care in a friendly caring environment focusing on the whole person. Whether it is for a short term rehabilitative stay or long term custodial care our staff is committed to providing for the resident's physical, emotional and psycho social well being....
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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.
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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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, 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.
The Homestead at Lakewood is just what you would imagine - a homestead made up of an assisted living "hacienda" and a cluster of red tile-roofed independent cottages with people that enjoy a comfortable, more relaxed style of living. The southwestern-style architecture accents the 4 1/2 acres of...
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Cost of nursing homes in El Rancho, CO

The average cost of senior living in El Rancho is $5,498 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Floyd Hill, CO with an average of $5,498 per month.

Nursing homes costs in El Rancho, CO, vs. state and national averages

El Rancho, CO
$5,498/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in El Rancho, CO, vs. other senior living options

$7,345/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,498/mo

Nursing homes costs in El Rancho, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,232/mo
Private
$5,784/mo

Senior living costs in El Rancho vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: El Rancho, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEl Rancho, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,498/mo$5,519/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,395/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,345/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$4,026/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
El Rancho, CO:$5,498/mo
Colorado:$5,519/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
El Rancho, CO:$6,395/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
El Rancho, CO:$7,345/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
El Rancho, CO:$4,026/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in El Rancho, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in El Rancho 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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Nursing homes cost trends in El Rancho, CO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in El Rancho 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 average 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
El Rancho, CO$6,556/mo$6,049/mo+8.4%
Colorado$6,526/mo$6,058/mo+7.7%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
El Rancho, CO
2024 average cost:$6,556/mo
2023 average cost:$6,049/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$6,526/mo
2023 average cost:$6,058/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 nursing homes in El Rancho

Recent reviews for nursing homes in El Rancho

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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Highline Place in Littleton, CO

4.6
We chose Highline Place and seemed very caring and qualified to care for my father-in-law after a difficult experience with another facility. Very kind and compassionate staff!

Springbrooke Senior Living in Denver, CO

4.8
My husband with dementia spent his last month of life at this facility. My husband had private care as well as the facilities staff. There weren't enough staff to service these people. The staff were wonderful and accommodating.

El Rancho nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Rancho nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Rancho, 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 El Rancho 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 El Rancho 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
1.2%
1.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.6%
4.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
7.7%
14.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
15.4%
15.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
2.4%
4.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
1.2%
0.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
8.7%
13.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.9%
3.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8.1%
9.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in El Rancho 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 El Rancho 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
2.4%
1.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
2.4%
2.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Rancho 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 El Rancho 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
1.1%
0.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
1.2%
0.6%
No sugar
No sugar
1.2%
0.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
2.4%
1.7%
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Availability of select dining options in El Rancho 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 El Rancho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Rancho, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.2%
0.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
1.2%
0.2%
Room service
Room service
1.2%
0.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
0.1%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Rancho 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 El Rancho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Rancho, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
1.2%
0.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
0.1%
0.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
0.1%
0.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
2.4%
3.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
1.2%
0.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
1.3%
3.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
1.2%
0.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
1.1%
0.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
0.1%
0.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
1.2%
0.2%
Live performances
Live performances
1.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
0.1%
0.2%
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Montage Ridge, Brookdale Parkplace and Cadence Lakewood by Cogir are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near El Rancho, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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