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7 Best Nursing Homes in Gato, CO
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Gato nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Gato, CO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Gato or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Gato.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Allison, Tiffany and Southern Ute.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Allison, Tiffany and Southern Ute.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Gato, CO
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I placed my loved one here when his Alzheimer’s had progressed to the point that I could no longer safely care for him at home.He lived in the memory care unit for six months until his death. The proximity...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Gato, CO
The average cost of senior living in Gato is $5,979 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durango, CO with an average of $4,680 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gato, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gato, CO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gato vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Gato, CO by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Gato over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gato
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gato
Sunshine Gardens in Durango, CO
4.6
The caregivers genuinely care about the residents. I don't ever have to worry about my mom being taken care of. They're also very good about updating about any concerns.
Gato nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gato nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gato, 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 Gato nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Gato 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
33.3%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
33.3%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
66.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
33.3%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gato nursing homes
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 Gato Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gato nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Gato offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunshine Gardens, Pine Ridge Extended Care Ctr and Evenings Porch are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gato, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 7 nursing homes facilities near Gato, Colorado. See the full list.
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