Senior Living in Otero County, Colorado
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Otero County
2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Ridge | Rocky Ford | Assisted Living | 32 | — |
| Evergreen Gardens at la Junta | La Junta | Assisted Living | 49 | — |
Also in Otero 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 Otero 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Maple Villa | La Junta | 20 | Tri-County Housing |
| Lilac Circle | Fowler | 32 | La Junta Housing Authority |
| McKittrick Manor | Rocky Ford | 30 | Rocky Ford Housing Authority |
| Nava Manor | Rocky Ford | 30 | Otero County Housing Authority |
| Otero Villas La Junta | La Junta | 16 | Landmark Management Group |
| Santa Fe Village | La Junta | 30 | La Junta Housing Authority |
Nursing homes in Otero County
3 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Health Care | Fowler | ★★★☆☆ | 45 | For profit - Corporation |
| Pioneer Health Care Center | Rocky Ford | ★★★☆☆ | 101 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Bluestem Village | La Junta | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 56 | Government - State |
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.