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9 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Irwin, CO
If you’re looking for assisted living in Irwin, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Irwin or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Irwin.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Irwin for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 9 assisted living facilities in the Irwin area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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My grandmother loved living at the homestead. The staff are very caring and very professional I always knew my grandmother was safe and taken care of. I would highly recommend the homestead. She loved the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At The Homestead at Montrose, we’re a welcoming independent and assisted living community where your needs are anticipated and accommodated – a comfortable, cheerful place you’ll be happy to call home.Delightful, flowering gardens and peaceful mountain views are the setting for Montrose assisted...
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I selected Montage because I was very impressed with it and it certainly met my expectations. Because of a long-running a family dispute about her care, I was not able to have her cared for at Montage until...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Savor the Golden YearsIf you want to live somewhere that provides you with all the comforts of home and the perks and conveniences of a destination resort, look no further. Because we provide independent and assisted living as well as memory care, we’re known as a continuing care retirement...
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We chose Renew Roaring Fork because it was a newer and it was the nicest facility in our area. They also offered assisted living that can transition into memory care. The room sizes here are great, they are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We recently moved my father in law into spring creek and could not be happier! The facility and grounds are incredibly clean and well kept, and offer a sense of calmness. The homemade meals are wonderful....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Open Gate Assisted Living is centrally located in beautiful Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Established in 1996, we pride ourselves on providing care that nourishes the mind, body and spirit. Our services and amenities are geared towards improving the overall well being of our residents. Our staff...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Irwin, CO
The average cost of senior living in Irwin is $5,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gunnison, CO with an average of $2,360 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Irwin, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Irwin, CO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Irwin, CO by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Irwin, CO
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What families are saying about assisted living in Irwin
Recent reviews for assisted living in Irwin
Montage Creek in Montrose, CO
3.4
I think is a great property and community.
I do think opportunities with the staff could be better, have to keep asking to get some things addressed multiple times.
Cleaning his sheets and his room we have to end up cleaning after them several times.
Overall is a decent experience, just a few ...
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The Homestead at Montrose
5.0
I like the care and the staff at this community for my mom. We like knowing that the community is clean and maintained. The meals are very appealing and she enjoys the healthy variety. They offer a lot of nice activities for her to participate with the other residents. We would recommend the ...
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Spring Creek Chalet in Montrose, CO
5.0
We recently moved my father in law into spring creek and could not be happier! The facility and grounds are incredibly clean and well kept, and offer a sense of calmness. The homemade meals are wonderful. [name removed] and all the staff go above and beyond. My father in law has flourished and ...
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Irwin assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Irwin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Irwin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Irwin assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Irwin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Irwin, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Irwin assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Irwin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Irwin, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Irwin assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Irwin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Irwin, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Irwin assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Irwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Irwin, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Irwin assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Irwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Irwin, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Irwin
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Irwin protect seniors.
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Spring Creek Chalet, The Homestead at Montrose and Montage Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Irwin, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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