Assisted Living in Eckert, Colorado

There are 8 assisted living facilities near Eckert, Colorado. The median daily cost for assisted living in Colorado is around $110, with costs running between $58 and $290 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $3,313, with costs ranging from about $1,752 to $8,700. The median annual cost is $39,750, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Eckert, Colorado

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Eckert scores higher than the Colorado average of 69.
Eckert scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Horizons Health Care and Retirement Community, Comfort Home, and Willow Tree Care Center.
There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (44% of residents).
There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Deer Creek Village Golf Course, Devil\'s Thumb Golf Club, and Cottonwood Golf Course.
There are 9 parks near the city center, including Devil\'s Thumb Golf Course, Aspen Trails Campground, and Valley Sunset RV Ranch LLC.
There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Austin Baptist Church, All Saints Lutheran Church, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.62% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.38% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.90%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $54,243, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $42,276, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,819, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 14.29%, which is very high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Eckert receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
Eckert has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and warm summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Eckert has a very sparse population density of 83.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Eckert have a long daily commute time.
Eckert has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 87.88%.

Eckert is a small town in Delta County, Colorado. The encompassing statistical area is home to 509,383 people, but there are only 1,714 residing in the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently represents 44% of the overall population.

The SeniorScore™ for Eckert is 70. The city's median household income is $42,000 ($23,000 per capita), compared to an average of $51,000 for the state of Colorado. The median housing price in Eckert is $270,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $318,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 14.29%.

Eckert has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and temperate summers. The city gets optimal amounts of precipitation annually. Eckert has excellent air quality ratings in relation to similarly-sized cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Eckert, Colorado

Comfort Home

540 Grand Blvd

Delta, CO 81416

1-855-238-4376

Located at 540 Grand Blvd in Delta, Colorado, Comfort Home is an 8 bed senior community. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with roughly 15,000 residents in the zip code of 81416. It is a generally middle ...

9 miles away from Eckert, CO

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Willow Tree Care Center

2050 South Main St

Delta, CO 81416

1-855-229-7494

6 Reviews

Willow Tree Care Center is located at 2050 South Main St in Delta, Colorado. It is an 80 unit senior community. The community is in a largely middle class area, with an average per-family income of $43,695. ...

10 miles away from Eckert, CO

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Willow Tree Care Center

2050 S Main St

Delta, CO 81416

1-855-222-1541

Willow Tree Care Center is located at 2050 S Main St in Delta, Colorado. It is an 80 unit senior community. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average family income of $43,695. ...

10 miles away from Eckert, CO

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Heidi's Chateau

2720 Sunnyside Rd

Montrose, CO 81401

1-855-224-5130

Heidi's Chateau is located at 2720 Sunnyside Rd in Montrose, Colorado. It is a 30 bed senior housing facility. The community is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average household income of $47,075. It is ...

26 miles away from Eckert, CO

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Spring Creek Chalet

2710 Sunnyside Rd

Montrose, CO 81401

1-855-240-2530

Located at 2710 Sunnyside Rd, Spring Creek Chalet is a senior care facility in Montrose, Colorado. The community is in a primarily middle income area, with an average per-family income of $47,075. It is heavily populated, with roughly ...

26 miles away from Eckert, CO

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Brookdale Sunrise Creek

1968 Sunrise Dr

Montrose, CO 81401

1-855-240-2530

Brookdale Sunrise Creek is located at 1968 Sunrise Dr in Montrose, Colorado. It is a senior care community for residents over 55. With an average household income of $47,075, the community is in a largely middle income area. ...

26 miles away from Eckert, CO

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Homestead at Montrose Senior

1819 Pavilion Dr

Montrose, CO 81401

1-855-243-3078

Located at 1819 Pavilion Dr, Homestead at Montrose Senior is a senior community in Montrose, Colorado. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with around 23,000 poeple living in the 81401 zip code. It is a largely middle income ...

26 miles away from Eckert, CO

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The Retreat at Palisade

3780 Heritage Ln

Palisade, CO 81526

1-855-221-7955

The Retreat at Palisade is located at 3780 Heritage Ln in Palisade, Colorado. It is an 81 room senior community. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with roughly 6,000 people residing in the 81526 zip code. ...

28 miles away from Eckert, CO

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