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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Golden, Colorado

Golden, CO has 5 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,631/mo. That's roughly in line with the Colorado state median. Most assisted living in Golden is small: 60% of licensed providers have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally.

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Median monthly price, Golden

$6,631/mo

Estimated range $6,471 – $7,436

● Golden $6,631 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Golden

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingGoldenColoradoNational
25th percentile$6,471/mo$6,285/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,631/mo$6,584/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,436/mo$7,156/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Golden runs about $42 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,623
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,970
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$30,431

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Lakewood · Wheat Ridge · Arvada · Westminster · Englewood

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Golden.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Golden runs about $2,291 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Golden has 1 such property. The county aging agency at (303) 455-1000 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,970 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,631 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Golden assisted living median of $6,631 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,970 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Golden run about $10,232 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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5 assisted living communities in Golden

What assisted living looks like in Golden

Golden is a market of small licensed homes. 60% have 16 beds or fewer, against 65% nationally. The typical one has 14 beds.

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In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Golden, in Jefferson County, has about 20,417 residents. About 2,691 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $98,582.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Denver Regional Council of Governments Area Agency on Aging(303) 455-1000drcog.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado1-844-265-2372cdhs.colorado.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Golden VA Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Golden.

  • Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver (EBD)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Golden more expensive than the rest of Colorado?

Golden's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the Colorado state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Colorado → · Assisted Living cost across Colorado → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Golden: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers