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Brighton is located northeast of Denver, Colorado. The city’s residents can enjoy the crisp, fresh mountain air and plenty of outdoor activities year-round, including hiking and skiing. For seniors who prefer to take their recreation indoors, the greater Denver area has an exceptional cultural scene. The Aurora Symphony Orchestra puts on several concerts a year, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has exciting displays.
The cost of living in Brighton is a little higher than the national average, but Colorado offers some tax breaks for retirees. Although the weather here can be cold and snowy in the wintertime, summers are warm and mild, which may benefit seniors who are sensitive to higher temperatures. Brighton’s seniors account for about one in 10 of the city’s 42,000 residents, and some of those seniors may need accommodations in one of the area’s dozens of assisted living communities, which cost an average of $5,100 per month.
Note: Data for Brighton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Boulder, was used instead.
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According to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the cost of assisted living in Brighton is $5,100, which is $525 higher than the Colorado state average of $4,575. Colorado, in turn, is $275 more than the national average of $4,300. However, compared to most of its neighboring states, Colorado’s assisted living fees are higher. Costs in Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico are all lower at $3,400, $4,175, $4,050, respectively. Higher costs can be found in Kansas where the statewide average is $5,090.
Compared to other cities in Colorado, Brighton is one of the most expensive. Assisted living costs are cheaper in Pueblo, Greeley and Grand Junction at $3,900, $3,515 and $3,995, respectively. The most expensive city for assisted living in Colorado is Colorado Springs, where seniors pay $5,340 per month for this level of care. Denver is the closest in cost to Brighton, averaging $4,850 per month for assisted living.
Colorado Medicaid, the Health First Colorado program, provides an assisted living waiver for people who may need a nursing home level of care but would prefer to receive that care in a community setting, such as an assisted living facility. The waiver is limited to those enrolled in Health First Colorado, and recipients must select from providers who accept Medicaid.
Learn more about this program and its eligibility guidelines on our Assisted Living in Colorado page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Adams County Veterans Service Office | (720) 523-2770 | The County Veterans Service Office represents the interests of military veterans, helping them obtain mental health services and physical treatment from area VA medical centers. Other services include helping vets obtain government pensions and health care coverage and helping serving spouses obtain death benefits. |
| Colorado Department of Human Services Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (303) 480-6734 | The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman represents the interests of residents in long-term care communities. Agents of this body inspect the facilities for cleanliness and livability, as well as the care that residents receive. They also work with state and local governments to enact stronger regulations for these communities. Other functions include investigating complaints of abuse and neglect filed by families of residents or residents themselves. |
| Denver Regional Council of Governments Agency on Aging | (303) 480-6700 | The Agency on Aging (AAA) administers several programs to address the needs of senior citizens in the greater Denver area. It funds senior centers, where older residents can participate in a group fitness class or hobby group, join a book club and play bingo or bridge. Other services of the AAA include hosting seminars about health issues that affect the elderly, including fall prevention, diabetes, early signs of dementia and malnutrition. Many services are free or low in cost. |
| Colorado Legal Services | (303) 837-1313 | Denver residents who meet certain income thresholds may receive help with civil legal matters, such as representation in cases of elder abuse or neglect and disputes. These volunteer lawyers can also draft legal documents, including wills and trusts to protect seniors financially and living wills to ensure that their health care decisions are made known, in the event they cannot advocate for themselves. |
| South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet | (720) 443-2013 | The Medical Equipment Loan Center offers loans of durable medical equipment for people in need who are unable to afford their own. Inventory is based on donations, but typical items available include manual mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, canes and walkers; blood pressure cuffs; toileting and shower chairs and sometimes TTY kits. |
| Eagle View Adult Center | (303) 655-2075 | Eagle View Adult Center is a senior center open to area seniors aged 55 and older. It offers programs to help people meet new friends and engage in their favorite activities, including hobby groups and structured games tournaments, or explore a new interest. Other activities include group fitness classes, such as chair yoga and Zumba, and holiday celebrations and monthly birthday parties. |
Brighton assisted living communities are regulated by and issued licenses through the Colorado Department of Public Health. Representatives of this agency evaluate each facility for cleanliness and general liveability, as well as staff certifications. Visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page for more information about these laws.
