Lakewood Assisted Living

If you're looking for a Lakewood assisted living facility (ALF), you'll find dozens of options waiting to be explored whether you want a small, home-like facility or a retirement community.

It's perhaps Lakewood's location - just west of Denver and east of the Rocky Mountains - that makes it an ideal spot for retirees. Denver is loaded with cultural attractions, four professional sports teams, and enough restaurants so you'll never eat at the same one twice. The looming Rocky Mountains provide a vast playground whether you like outdoor recreation or exploring historic mining towns.

Like many cities along Colorado's Front Range, Lakewood is dotted in green with open space and parks. The 2,600-acre Bear Creek Lake Park offers a beach, fishing, walking trails, and naturalist programs at the Visitor Center. Hayden Park and Green Mountain offers plenty of hiking/walking trails, wildlife, and commanding views from the 6,800-foot summit!

Drop by the Clements Community Center's and its Older Adult Services program. You'll find classes, dances, support services, travel, and outdoor recreation.

Here are a few financial facts to get you started in your search for Lakewood assisted living. Lakewood's overall cost of living is 11% higher than the U.S. average. According to a Genworth Financial survey, a one-bedroom in a Lakewood assisted living facility averages $3,948 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $7,194 a month, while a semi-private averages $6,677 a day. The services of a home health aide average $4,195 a month and homemaker services average $4,004 a month.

Selecting a Lakewood assisted living facility isn't hard. Selecting the right Lakewood assisted living facility will take some work. Start with the tips in "How to Select a Facility."   Also, be sure to read the resident reviews on the different facilities.