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Assisted Living in Rocky Ford, Colorado

There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Rocky Ford, Colorado. This includes 1 facility in Rocky Ford and 3 nearby. Assisted living costs in Colorado range from about $58 up to $290 daily, with a median expenditure running about $110. The monthly expense averages about $3,313 and ranges between $1,752 and $8,700. Annually, the average cost is about $39,750, which is below the national average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Rocky Ford, Colorado



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Rocky Ford scores lower than the Colorado average of 69.
  • Rocky Ford scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
  • There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cottonwood Ridge, Pioneer Health Care Center, and Casa Del Sol.
  • There is an average 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 2 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
  • There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Rocky Ford Country Club, La Junta Golf Course, and Cottonwood Links.
  • There are 4 parks near the city center, including Play Park, La Junta KOA, and La Junta City Finance Department.
  • There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Worship Center of Rocky Ford, First Church of God, and Arkansas Valley Sda Church.
  • There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
  • There are 14 grocery stores within the city.
  • There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
  • There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.12% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.52% 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 $37,223, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $26,094, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $15,158, 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 15.78%, which is very high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Rocky Ford receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Rocky Ford has average mean temperatures, with cold winters and warm summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Rocky Ford has a very sparse population density of 19.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Rocky Ford have a very short daily commute time.
  • Rocky Ford has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 74.81%.

Rocky Ford is a small city in Otero County, Colorado. The surrounding metro area has 509,383 inhabitants, but there are 5,670 living within the city limits. People over 55 comprise 34% of the population.

Rocky Ford has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has an average per capita income of $15,000 and an average household income is $26,000 (the Colorado state average is $51,000). The average home price in Rocky Ford is $138,000, which is significantly less than the Colorado average of $318,000. Rocky Ford also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 15.78%.

Rocky Ford has tolerable mean temperatures, with cold winters and balmy summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rainfall each year. Rocky Ford has a low crime rate and very good air quality compared to other American cities.

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Prairie View Village

821 2nd St

Las Animas, CO 81054

1-855-221-7955

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Prairie View Village is a 16 room senior community situated in Las Animas, Colorado. With a median per-household income of $36,429, the facility is in a mostly middle income area. It is sparsely populated, with approximately 6,000 people ...

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Prairie View Village - Las Animas, CO

Prairie View Village

821 2nd St

Las Animas, CO 81054

1-855-221-7955

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Prairie View Village is a 16 room senior community situated in Las Animas, Colorado. With a median per-household income of $36,429, the facility is in a mostly middle income area. It is sparsely populated, with approximately 6,000 people ...

27 miles away from Rocky Ford, CO

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Prairie View Village - Las Animas, CO

Prairie View Village

821 2nd St

Las Animas, CO 81054

1-855-221-7955

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Prairie View Village is a 16 room senior community situated in Las Animas, Colorado. With a median per-household income of $36,429, the facility is in a mostly middle income area. It is sparsely populated, with approximately 6,000 people ...

27 miles away from Rocky Ford, CO

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Prairie View Village - Las Animas, CO

Prairie View Village

821 2nd St

Las Animas, CO 81054

1-855-221-7955

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Prairie View Village is a 16 room senior community situated in Las Animas, Colorado. With a median per-household income of $36,429, the facility is in a mostly middle income area. It is sparsely populated, with approximately 6,000 people ...

27 miles away from Rocky Ford, CO

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