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It has been a very good place to be. I felt my loved one was cared for and looked after. The community is friendly and that stands out to me. I wish the pandemic didn't hit, as my experience was during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Fountains of Hilltop is a graceful assisted and independent living community where seniors discover the beauty of a world filled with possibilities. Here you will find gracious living and personalized care - Where neighbors become friends and everyone knows your name. Our dedicated staff...
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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.
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Every staff member we have encountered has been empathetic, professional and even fun! They are so personable and it gives us peace of mind to know our loved one is being treated well !!
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Nestled in the heart of Fruita, Colorado, Family Health West Memory Care is a small 26-bed secure assisted living facility committed to providing exceptional care for our residents and their families. We specialize in offering support to individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and cognitive...
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Rulison, CO

The average cost of senior living in Rulison is $4,529 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rifle, CO with an average of $4,070 per month.

Assisted living costs in Rulison, CO, vs. nearby cities

Rulison, CO
$4,529/mo
$4,457/mo
$4,070/mo

Assisted living costs in Rulison, CO, vs. state and national averages

Rulison, CO
$4,529/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Rulison, CO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,529/mo
$4,540/mo

Assisted living costs in Rulison, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,633/mo
Studio
$6,306/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,810/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,070/mo

Senior living costs in Rulison vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rulison, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRulison, COColoradoU.S.
Assisted Living$4,529/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,540/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,904/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rulison, CO:$4,529/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Rulison, CO:$4,540/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rulison, CO:$3,904/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rulison, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rulison and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Rulison, CO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rulison have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rulison, CO$5,843/mo$5,209/mo+12.2%
Colorado$5,149/mo$4,875/mo+5.6%
National$4,973/mo$4,631/mo+7.4%
Rulison, CO
2024 average cost:$5,843/mo
2023 average cost:$5,209/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$5,149/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rulison, CO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Rulison.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rulison

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rulison

Comfort Care-Alzheimers in Grand Junction, CO

5.0
My mother's stay with Comfort care is going great! The facility is very clean and the staff is very friendly. They are also sure to speak with the family regularly and update us with any changes that may arise. I would definitely recommend Comfort Care!

The Fountains in Grand Junction, CO

5.0
I loved into The Fountain of Hilltop [date removed]. It is a very friendly place, which I can home now. Everyone is so helpful. If you have a problem, they are very willing to help get it solved. It is so nice to live in this wonderful place, and I love living here.

Chateau at Rifle

5.0
My 85yr old grandfather always talks about how great the staff is at the Château. He loves it there. Everytime I visit, he is always so happy. His room is always so clean and lovely. The other residents show how well everyone is treated there.

Rulison review score based on 44 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 29 Rulison assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rulison review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Rulison review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Rulison, CO29 facilities
7.1
Parachute, CO35 facilities
5.3
Rifle, CO15 facilities

Review subcategories for Rulison assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 44 reviews of 29 Rulison assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rulison resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.7
4.0
Friendliness
3.6
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.6
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Rulison assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rulison assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rulison, 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 Rulison 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 Rulison that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rulison 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 Rulison Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rulison, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rulison 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 Rulison partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rulison, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rulison 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 Rulison communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rulison 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 Rulison offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
31%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rulison

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Rulison protect seniors.
Learn about Colorado assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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