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Denver Assisted Living at a Glance
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living in Denver
Each of these Denver communities provide daily personal care and work with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Assisted Living Costs in Denver
Assisted living in Denver averages $6,564 a month, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters. That is $20 below the Colorado median of $6,584 (CareScout 2025). Rates at each Denver community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Denver assisted living average | $6,564 | $2,719 |
| Colorado assisted living median | $6,584 | $2,739 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Colorado in-home care | $7,913 | $4,068 |
Find Out What a Denver Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Denver veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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Veterans in Denver
About 25,297 veterans live in Denver, and 10,795 of them are 65 or older. Across Denver County, there are 25,297 veterans, 10,795 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Choosing Assisted Living in Denver
Dementia down the road
4 of the 6 Denver partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
5 Denver partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Denver communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Denver and how far it goes.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Denver
Other Colorado assisted living pages within driving distance of Denver.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Denver Assisted Living Questions
Can a Denver veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Denver who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Denver?
About $6,564 a month on average for the Denver area, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters.
How many assisted living partners are in Denver?
6 in Denver, plus 39 across Colorado.
Which Denver communities also offer memory care?
4 of our 6 Denver partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Denver community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Denver community.
More Care Options in Denver
Independent living in Denver
For Denver veterans who don’t need daily care yet. 5 of these partners offer it too.
Memory care in Denver
Secure dementia care in Denver, offered by 4 of our partners here.
In-home care in Denver
Help at home in Denver; the state median is $7,913 a month.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →
GuideDoes Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?Read guide →
GuideTypes of Senior Care ComparedComing soonLooking beyond Denver? See Assisted Living in Colorado or the national guide.