How much does assisted living cost in Denver, CO?

Across 60 prices we collected from 37 Denver-area communities in July 2026, the median assisted-living rate is $5,745 per month. Most residents pay between $4,469 and $6,652 depending on apartment type and how much daily care they need.

The advertised rate is usually the base rent for the smallest apartment at the lightest care level. Care-level fees add roughly $150–$2,500 per month as needs increase, and medication management is often billed separately. Always ask for the all-in monthly number at the care level from the community's own assessment.

No. Medicare does not cover assisted-living rent or personal care anywhere in the U.S. It keeps covering medical care — doctors, hospital stays, and short-term skilled nursing — while you live in assisted living.

Yes, for people who qualify medically and financially. Health First Colorado pays contracted communities a set daily care rate — about $102 per day in 2026 — while the resident pays room and board. Not every community accepts Health First Colorado, so ask early in your search.

Not directly — Social Security has no assisted-living benefit. In practice, monthly Social Security income is the first building block most families put toward the bill, with the rest covered by savings, a home sale, long-term-care insurance, or Health First Colorado for those who qualify.

Often, yes. Base rent on an apartment that has been sitting vacant, the one-time community fee, and move-in specials are all commonly negotiable — care-level fees rarely are. Ask every community what flexibility it has; your leverage is highest when occupancy is low.

Yes. Most communities raise rates once a year, and the care-level fee also rises if a reassessment finds higher needs. Before signing, ask for the community's rate-increase history for the past three years and get the reassessment process in writing.