Senior Living in La Plata County, Colorado
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in La Plata County
3 communities licensed by the state of Colorado. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evenings Porch | Bayfield | Assisted Living | 16 | — |
| Mesa Verde Estates | Durango | Assisted Living | 124 | — |
| Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living | Durango | Assisted Living | 70 | — |
Also in La Plata County, from public records: 6 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Colorado costs a median of $6,584 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Colorado: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in La Plata County
6 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar View I | Durango | 30 | Volunteers of America, Colorado Branch |
| Heritage Village | Durango | 24 | Landmark Management Group |
| Miremonte | Durango | 53 | — |
| Pine River Vly Manor | Bayfield | 16 | Preferred Properties |
| Springtree Village Apartments | Durango | 28 | Landmark Management Group |
| Tamarin Square | Durango | 68 | Avail Property Management |
Nursing homes in La Plata County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Durango | ★★★★★ | 40 | For profit - Partnership |
| Durango Health and Rehabilitation | Durango | ★★☆☆☆ | 133 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.