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Fort Collins is located in the northern part of Colorado. The town is known for its re-creation of 1800s settler history, with many homes dating from that era. More recently, Fort Collins is known throughout the state and the local area as one of the best spots for craft beers, such as popular brand Fat Tire. Seniors who enjoy tasting local brews and farm-to-table dining may find plenty of fun exploring the food and beverage scene of Fort Collins. Fort Collins is cold in the winter, with lots of snow, but summers are warm and the local landscape is full of greenery and wildflowers. Seniors who like exploring the outdoors may like walking the trails around the city.
Assisted living facilities are residential communities where older adults can receive assistance with routine tasks and activities, such as housekeeping, laundry and some forms of personal care. These facilities typically also offer activities such as fitness classes, group outings, movie nights and happy hours. According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, residents of assisted living facilities in Fort Collins pay a monthly average of $4,000.
We’ve created this guide to assisted living in Fort Collins with information about costs, how to pay for it and a list of resources available to local seniors.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Colorado. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The average cost of assisted living in Fort Collins is $4,000 per month.
Assisted living in Fort Collins is lower than both the national and statewide averages. The national monthly median is $4,500, while the overall average for Colorado is $4,750 per month.
Assisted living costs are higher in Colorado’s capital city and largest metro, Denver, at $5,500 per month. They rise even more in Boulder, to a monthly average of $6,275. Costs are lower in Pueblo, at an average of $3,800 per month, but most Colorado cities have higher assisted living costs than Fort Collins. Those in nearby Greeley pay an average of $4,400 per month, while prices dip to $4,250 near Colorado’s western border with Utah in the community of Grand Junction. Colorado Springs residents pay over $600 more in monthly assisted living costs than their Fort Collins counterparts.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Colorado.
| Contact | Description | |
| Larimer County Office On Aging | (970) 498-7750 | The Office on Aging helps seniors access benefits from the government and other resources that they may be eligible for, such as health care and Medicaid benefits and food delivery and nutritional education. Other services include sponsoring social activities to reduce the isolation of many elderly experiences and different counseling services, including respite for caregivers. |
| Larimer County Veterans Service Office | (970) 498-7390 | Military veterans and their surviving spouses receive services from this agency such as financial counseling, help to access health care and death benefits, grief and PTSD counseling services, and appointment-based transport to the local VA clinical care center. |
| Senior Access Points of Larimer County | (970) 498-7740 | Elderly in Fort Collins may be eligible for free legal advice and help with cases such as those involving drafting wills and living wills, civil cases such as bankruptcy and divorce, and investigating cases of elder abuse. |
| Equipment Loan Closet – Disabled Resource Services | (970) 482-2700 | Seniors in need may be eligible to receive loans or low-cost rentals of durable medical equipment from this local nonprofit agency. Equipment may include manual wheelchairs, walkers and toileting chairs. Some TTY equipment may also be available. |
| Fort Collins Senior Center | (970) 221-6644 | Area seniors have plenty of opportunities for socialization, from card games to group lunches here. The center also schedules elderly-friendly exercise classes that promote flexibility and balance. Other events include birthday celebrations and holiday events. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman | Larimer County | The Long Term Care Ombudsman program works with residents of assisted living communities and their families to investigate complaints. Other services include advocating for the care of the elderly in assisted living. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Fort Collins area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
